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Person specification

Essential

Hold MRCP or equivalent qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development. Degree Level education or equivalent. CCT in Geriatric Medicine and registered on the speciality register
Full registration with the General Medical Council
*Experience in liaison geriatrics in the form of Ortho Geriatrics and surgical liaison.
*Broad experience in the management of all aspects of geriatric medicine.
*Demonstrates the underpinning subject specific competencies relevant to the role setting and scope.
* Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this dependent on the outcomes of treatment.
* Good practical clinical skills.
* Good understanding of Clinical Governance.
* Good understanding of safeguarding. Practices with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and Generic Professional Capabilities Framework
*Respects patients' dignity, ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potentially difficult barriers exist, including communication with parents/carers.
*Demonstrates key generic skills around the areas of consent, ensuring humane interventions, prescribing medicines safely and using medical devices safely.
*Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
* Aware of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty; data protection; Gillick competence: equality and diversity
*Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns, through clinical governance systems, where necessary Collaborates with multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams to manage risk and issues across organization and settings, with respect for and recognition of the roles of other health professionals.
* Evaluates and audits own and others' clinical practice and acts on the findings. Reflects on personal behaviour and practice, responding to learning opportunities.

Ortho- Geriatric Consultant

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Person specification