Job summary Same Day Emergency Care/Frailty SDEC An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated General Practitioner to join our Frailty Team working as an integral part of our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting time to join Rochdale Care Organisation, we are looking to increase permanent senior medical clinicians within our medicine and Frailty teams. We are keen to include GPwSI in our teams and improve the interfaces between primary and secondary care. Our team currently comprises: ACP's, Nurses, Therapist's, pharmacist and a GP with the aim of reducing LOS for frail patients, identify and onboard onto the virtual ward with Consultant support and turn suitable patients around from UTC/SDEC, working collaboratively with the community and primary care services, supporting healthcare provided at home and early discharge from hospital wherever appropriate. The successful candidate will provide senior review for patients suitable for admission to the frailty virtual ward providing hospital care at home, providing a high standard of clinical care whilst supporting new ways of delivering quality services. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Care of the Elderly / Frailty, as well as an interest in general medicine or the motivation to learn and professionally develop while working in a supportive environment. Main duties of the job The posts are substantive posts and therefore essential criteria includes Full GMC Registration, entry on the specialist register as a GP plus a special interest in car of the elderly with a motivation to undertake further development and studies in this area The role will have a specific remit for ensuring that frail older people in a 'crisis situation' receive expert, responsive, and safe care in a place closest to home, that best meets their needs. Practice as an autonomous General Practitioner with special interest in Frailty, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and utilising highly specialised knowledge and skills to diagnose, plan, deliver and advise on programmes of care for patients. To provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with specialist frailty and end of life care needs; act as an expert resource for medical, nursing, and other health care professionals across the Trust footprint; and be an active champion of high-quality frailty and older persons care both locally and across the region. The post holder will: Be able to accurately assess a patient including history taking, examination, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and where necessary referral onto multidisciplinary colleagues in a timely manner. Provide professional leadership, expert knowledge of frailty management, education, clinical advice, and experience to multidisciplinary team members as necessary. Maintain accurate clinical records record. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £70,000 to £104,639 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-RCO-GPwSI-F25 Job locations Rochdale Infirmary Whitehall street Rochdale OL12 0NB Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Registration Essential Full GMC Registration Valid Licence to practice with the GMC MRCGP or evidence of equivalent training and experience Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) of the date of interview. Desirable Post Grad Degree To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards Diploma in Geriatric medicine or motivation to complete Experience and Skills Essential Wide experience in General Medicine Comprehensive clinical experience of Elderly Medicine Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives and with other members of the MDT Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required Ability to work as part of a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines Able to demonstrate leadership Desirable Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments Person Specification Registration Essential Full GMC Registration Valid Licence to practice with the GMC MRCGP or evidence of equivalent training and experience Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) of the date of interview. Desirable Post Grad Degree To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards Diploma in Geriatric medicine or motivation to complete Experience and Skills Essential Wide experience in General Medicine Comprehensive clinical experience of Elderly Medicine Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives and with other members of the MDT Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required Ability to work as part of a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines Able to demonstrate leadership Desirable Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Rochdale Infirmary Whitehall street Rochdale OL12 0NB Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)