Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine (Special Interest in Frailty)

This post is for a Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine. This is a whole-time fixed term post 12 months 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. Applicants are required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment. Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

The job plan consists of 10 PAs per week - here is an example - this is not set Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday (1 in 8) Sunday (1 in 8) AM Ambulatory (Frailty SDEC) Ward round/ admin Ambulatory (Frailty SDEC) Admin/SPA Ward Round DMOP cover DMOP Cover PM SPA Ambulatory (Frailty SDEC) Ambulatory (Frailty SDEC) on call / cross cover/ admin SPA Ambulatory (Frailty SDEC) 5 PA Frailty Ward 1 PA Admin 2 PA Ambulatory 1.5 PA SPA 0.5 OPAL Full secretarial support, office space and a personal computer will be provided for the appointee. The Trust recognises the importance of mentoring and would encourage the appointee to participate in this activity. The Department of Medicine for Older People are very experienced in supporting new colleagues. It is a requirement of the post that the appointee comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration / licensing and participate in a formal CPD programme. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing medical education as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The appointee must also participate in regular medical audit, annual appraisal and job planning.