ConsultantPermanent

Consultant in in Geriatrics and Acute Frailty

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Great Yarmouth

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

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About the role

The Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in Older Peoples Medicine to join our expanding Frailty team. The appointee will form part of our Acute Frailty team providing rapid Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment to frail patients in the Emergency Department, as well as contributing to the care of frail inpatients on our Older Peoples Medicine Unit, and outpatient Frailty Assessment Clinics.

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Older adults living with frailty form a high proportion of our medical inpatient caseload, and this is projected to grow further in future. We are currently developing a rapid, consultant led Comprehensive Geriatric Assesment pathway in the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care. The appointee will form part of this team one day a week, working alongside allied health professionals, resident doctors and advanced care practitioners. They will also work alongside 2 other consultant geriatricians and an experienced Specialty Doctor to provide care on our recently refurbished Older Peoples Medicine unit.

Consultant in in Geriatrics and Acute Frailty

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We are also increasing the provision of rapid assessment outpatient clinics as an alternative to admission for older people living with frailty.

IMT trainees and Foundation doctors rotate through the Older Peoples Medicine unit along with Geriatrics SpRs. The appointee will be expected to contribute to teaching and training on the ward and frailty teaching throughout the hospital.

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Please see attached job description for more details and sample job plan.

Older Peoples Medicine

· Regular ward rounds on the Older Peoples Medicine unit

· Weekly rapid access Frailty Assessment Clinic

· Delivering weekend ward rounds and frailty assessment on the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care unit on a 1 in 6 basis

· Participation in the General Internal Medicine out of hours rota (weekdays only), currently 1 in 16

Acute Frailty

· Consultant-led frailty reviews in the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care on one day per week, working alongside the Early Intervention Team physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

· Support development of expanding frailty pathways, frailty assessment units, and urgent frailty clinics.

Education & Governance

· Teaching junior doctors, medical students, and allied professionals.

· Acting as an Educational Supervisor with involvement in appraisals and clinical governance.

· Participate in CPD, service development, audit and departmental meetings.

“Prospective candidates should be within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in geriatrics (with an interest in stroke) or be listed on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.”

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The Trust provides comprehensive acute care for the population of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and the South Waveney area and for many visitors to the area. This acute care provided from the James Paget University Hospital site at Gorleston is supported by other community services at the Newberry Centre, Kirkley Rise North Lowestoft and outreach clinics.

We’re committed to building a healthier future together, aiming to be an exceptional organisation known for compassionate and safe patient care.

Become part of a diverse, inclusive hospital celebrated for its research and training excellence, with exciting plans underway for a brand‑new hospital on our current site.

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Person specification

Essential

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
MRCP or equivalent
Hold a certificate CCT in geriatrics or being within 6 months of completion of training or being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview
Full GMC registration
Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within COE
Wide experience in COE and General Internal Medicine
Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
Experience of conducting clinical audit
Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students in a COE & General Medicine setting
Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
Leadership qualities

Desirable

MD/PhD
Possession of ALS
Involvement in research projects and published papers
Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals