Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant in the Community, Frailty & Therapy Care Group to join a team of five existing Consultants on the south bank. This is a newly formed role to manage care within the north Lincolnshire community.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be appointed as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School (HYMS). This honorary appointment is in recognition of contribution to teaching and research.
Job Description approved by the Royal College.
AAC date: 6th March 2025
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Geriatrician to join our multidisciplinary team in providing exceptional care for older adults in the north Lincolnshire community. As a key member of our team, you will support patients living at home or in community settings, with the aim of improving quality of life, preventing hospital admissions, and managing complex health needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive geriatric assessments to older adults in the community, including those with frailty, dementia, and multiple chronic conditions.
2. Develop and implement person-centred care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
3. Offer specialist advice and support to GPs, community nurses, and allied health professionals.
4. Support patients and their families to manage and navigate health challenges, enabling independent living for as long as possible.
5. Contribute to education and training for healthcare teams, as well as participate in clinical audits and research initiatives.
6. Ensure timely and effective communication with patients, carers, and other healthcare providers.
7. Participate in case discussions, MDT meetings, and service development activities.
About us
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees.
Job responsibilities
Summary of main responsibilities include:
1. Oversight of Virtual Wards
2. Oversight of Community beds
3. Oversight of frail patients within North Lincolnshire Community
4. Working with frailty front door team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. MBBS
2. Equivalent to MBBS
3. Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Experience
Essential
1. Undertaken programme of training acceptable to the Royal College of Physicians for appointment to Consultant Status
2. Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision
3. Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
4. Appropriate to the holding of a Consultant in Geriatrics and General(Internal) Medicine
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community North Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe
DN157BH
Employer's website
https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/
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