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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration, and on the specialist register in GIM and Geriatric Medicine with proven skills and up-to-date experience in GIM and Geriatric Medicine OR Full GMC registration, and within 6 months of specialist registration in GIM and Geriatric Medicine due to completion of training (or within 6 months of specialist registration) in GIM and Geriatric Medicine, with proven skills and up-to date experience in GIM and Geriatric Medicine from completion of training, or application via GMC CESR with the submission completed at time of interview in either case.
MRCP or equivalent
Experience in the management of a broad general medicine caseload
Experience in the management of a Orthogeriatric Medicine caseload, and appropriate subspecialty training
Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including acute medicine and general internal medicine
Ability and evidence of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required
Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH-based consultant
Ability to lead and develop the service
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
Ability to empathise and demonstrate probity
Ability to be flexible to meet service demands
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Ability to work effectively and constructively with management
Evidence of effective teaching of medical students, doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.
Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.

Desirable

Current ALS certificate or equivalent
Experience in a subspecialist interest that will complement those of other staff
Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical quality improvement projects in the last 18 months
Evidence of involvement in a research project
Evidence of formal management training
Training and/or evidence in areas such as leadership, planning and change management.

Geriatric/Orthogeriatric Medicine Consultant

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Person specification