Consultant

Orthogeriatric and Surgical In Reach Geriatric Consultant

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Oldham

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

3 days ago

About the role

We are looking for a doctor who can provide expertise in orthogeriatrics and peri-operative care for older people undergoing surgery. At the Royal Oldham Hospital, we are a surgical hub for the Northern Care Alliance. The post holder would provide care for patients on the orthogeriatric unit as well as on vascular, general surgery and urology.

This is an exciting time to join the division as you will be part of a hospital and medical department currently undergoing a period of innovation and development. We are developing our offer to provide specialist care to our older patients in inpatient settings, virtual community beds in patient's homes and on an in-reach basis. The Trust is also part of the Acute Frailty Network and is currently on an improvement journey to increase and improve the care and outcomes we offer our patients within Oldham, and we are currently developing the SDEC, hot clinic and in reach to orthopaedics, vascular and general surgery.

There is a significant general medical component to the job, which you will be required to contribute to. You will be involved in many aspects of elderly care including Dementia care, Acute frailty, in reach and virtual wards.

Orthogeriatric and Surgical In Reach Geriatric Consultant

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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If you would like to work in a dynamic, caring, inclusive and forward-thinking environment where innovation is welcomed, then we would welcome your application.

The main purpose of the role is:

To provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with a broad spectrum of complex geriatric medicine needs.

Act as an expert resource for medical, nursing and other health care professionals across the Trust footprint.

Be an active champion of high-quality medicine for older people both locally and across the region.

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge and development of service

For a substantive appointment, the postholder must have:

Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practice

Be on the specialist register for Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine

Or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

xperience of working in a team delivering peri-operative care for older people undergoing surgery or a dedicated orthogeriatric service would be desirable. Mentoring and support from the existing consultants will be available to help you grow in this role.

A substantive or 12 months fixed term contract will be considered.

The post is being offered at 10PAs with 1.25PA as GIM on call, with opportunities for additional leadership and governance commitments. We support part-time and flexible working arrangements.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window) To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers

Person specification

Essential

Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice
Inclusion on the Specialist Register/Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Geriatrics and General (Internal) Medicine.
Hold MRCP(UK) or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
Wide experience in General Medicine
Experience in perioperative and orthogeriatric medicine
Experience of leading and motivating staff.
Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change

Desirable

Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Post Graduate Degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD.
Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments