Consultant in Frailty
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Scunthorpe
Salary
£109,725 – £145,478
Training post
No
Trust type
Foundation
Posted
1 weeks ago
About the role
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. Three Consultants and 2 specialists are already in place manage care on the acute hospital sites however this is a substantive post to manage patients with the frialty ward and also the acute frailty model on a rota basis 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 and holders of honorary titles may request access to HYMS and University premises and facilities, systems and library services. Job description approved by the Royal College.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Geriatrician to join our multidisciplinary team in providing exceptional care for older adults in the north east 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: Clinical : Provide expert clinical assessment and decision-making for frail older adults at the "front door" of acute care (e.g., Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care, Frailty wards). Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA): Lead or support the delivery of CGAs to ensure rapid and holistic assessment of frailty, medical needs, functional status, cognition, and social factors. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, geriatricians, social workers, and community services to enable timely, person-centred care. Admission Avoidance: Develop and implement plans to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, facilitating safe discharge or transfer to appropriate community-based services. Pathway Development: Contribute to the development and improvement of frailty pathways, including rapid access clinics, discharge-to-assess models, and integrated care solutions