This post is for a Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine. This is a whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Joining the team of Geriatricians, the role covers the varied offer across the Frailty department, covering Acute Frailty Unit, Ambulatory care, two rehab/ re-ablement wards, as well as our Frailty virtual ward, making it an exciting and varied role, embracing innovative practice and evolving offers of care.
They will work closely with the Frailty Medical lead and Clinical Director to deliver the Trust's Clinical Strategy and develop clinical services to ensure they deliver the best possible care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The Role will require the applicant to be based in Whiston Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to support the day-to-day clinical management of patients by a full MDT including ACPs, medical staff, therapy and nursing. There will be a weekly MDT and daily board round which should be attended by the consultant during their sessional allocation. The ward also accepts referrals for liaison assessment in other wards (OPAL), and the applicant will be required to support remote assessment of these patients by the medical/ACP workforce and help clinical rationale for transfer onto a frailty ward. Once weekly the applicant will be expected to cover the ambulatory frailty unit for 2 sessions, reviewing patients admitted there from a variety of sources after medical or frailty practitioner review. The applicant should expect to participate with the clinical supervision and development of all of the AHP workforce, and lead by example in setting standards of care.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July, we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
* CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
* SAFETY that is of the highest standards
* COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
* SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
* PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Duties of All Employees
* To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
* To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
* To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
* To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post and maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and Caldicott principles.
* To ensure that when creating, managing and sharing information records, it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies.
* To be responsible for the prevention and control of infection within their own area.
* To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate).
* The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive.
* The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration at time of appointment
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
* Valid Advance Life Support (ALS) Provider Status (as applicable)
Desirable
* Specialty Certificate Examination in Frailty Medicine
* MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
Skills
Essential
* Demonstrates excellent communication with patients and colleagues.
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to sound clinical judgement.
* Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the Department of Medicine for Older People including Frailty curriculum.
* Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit and/or research within team structure.
* Evidence of appropriate teaching experience.
Desirable
* Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards.
* Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals.
Other
Essential
* Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
* Demonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication.
* Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
* Capacity to work effectively with others.
* Able to supervise junior medical staff.
* Capacity to prioritize own workload.
* Ability to travel between sites.
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