Consultant Geriatrician

Job summaryWe are looking to appoint to two whole time Consultants in Geriatric Medicine to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Northern General Hospital, Sheffield.We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.Main duties of the jobThe Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate is part of our Combined Community and Acute Care Group. The Care Group incorporates two other Directorates - Integrated Community Care, and Therapeutics and Palliative care. We work together across the group to support patient pathways and maximise integration.As part of our consultant team, the appointee will be responsible for the provision ofcomprehensive and high-quality Geriatric Medicine at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. They will lead a multidisciplinary team to care for a cohort of patients on one of our Geriatric Medicine base wards, working alongside another Consultant Geriatrician.The appointee will be expected to take an active part in the Clinical Governance activities of the Directorate, both in relation to continuing professional development and the quality and effectiveness of clinical services.About usLocated on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialRegistered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practiseName on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interviewMRCPDesirableMD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical experience

EssentialAbility to work as an independent practitioner in Geriatric Medicine. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects Geriatric Medicine

Research

EssentialAbility to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriateDesirablePublications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and training

EssentialExperience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development

EssentialEvidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 monthsDesirableMaintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

EssentialEvidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical governance and audit

EssentialExperience in performing clinical auditDesirableCompletion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes

EssentialDemonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD valuesGood oral and written communication skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressNorthern General HospitalSheffieldS5 7ATEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical DirectorDr Jamie ##### posted29 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
99,532 to 131,964 a year

per annum

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time


Reference number190/STH-24-097Job locationsNorthern General HospitalSheffieldS5 7AT