Consultant with an interest in Geriatric Medicine (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Stroke/G[...]

Main area
Stroke/Geriatric Medicine
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
10 sessions per week (Full time 10 pa's per week)
Job ref
331-B0010224
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Furness General Hospital
Town
Barrow-in-Furness
Salary
£93,666 - £126,281 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/04/2024 23:59
Consultant with an interest in Geriatric MedicineNHS Medical & Dental: Consultant''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.Job overviewApplication for this substantive post will only be accepted if you are in the process of obtaining your CCT/CSER within six months of interview.We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, dynamic individual to join our committed and well integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care to the local community. This will be a full-time, substantive post (10 Programmed Activities).The CotE team at FGH consists of 3 substantive CotE/Stroke physicians who are based on the 36 bedded elderly care/general medicine /stroke ward and who also in reach to the ED for front door Frailty and stroke assessments, orthopaedics and the 20 bedded community ward.Consultants are supported by 3 ACP's in Frailty, Nurse Consultant and 5 ACP's in stroke, front door and stroke therapy support also.Those with sub-specialty training in stroke medicine will be encouraged to apply.Applicants are encouraged to clearly exhibit how they meet our criteria in their applications.The trust is committed to negotiating a suitable relocation package and we can discuss your individual needs on application.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic physician to join the Care of the Elderly Team at Furness General Hospital.The post holder would be expected to share in the duties above to allow for expansion of services including Virtual ward to support the increasing number of elderly patients attending FGH.There is an active Day Hospital at FGH where daily clinics including Falls/TIA/General medicine are carried out.This is a full time (10PA) post incorporating on call and personal SPA time.Working for our organisation
The Hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty offering superb outdoor and recreational activities, related to the sea, lakes, fells and countryside.
UHMBhas a keen interest and extensive involvement in Medical and Dental Education at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.We work in partnership with Health Education England
North West
(HEENW), the General Medical Council (GMC) and our local medical schools,
to provide quality education and training which meets the requirements of these regulatory bodies as well as the Trust’s high standards of patient care.
UHMBT provide clinical placements for Medical Students fromLancaster Medical School and Medical Students and StudentPhysician Associates from the University of Central Lancashire. We also provide training for ourdoctors in training, specialty doctors and GP trainees as well as supporting the development of our consultant educators.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you are in the process of obtaining your CCT/CSER within six months of interview.Interview date: TBCPerson specificationQualifications/SkillsFull registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalentCertificate of completion in specialist training (CCT) in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interviewMD or PhD degreeExperienceBroad exposure to medical diseases and the management of theseComprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical studentsThe Behavioural Standards FrameworkEverybody’s responsibility in everything we doPLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities andaim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advertIf the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £38 for Enhanced and £18 for Standard clearance for will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment. We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkuhmbt-pre-onboarding . Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Dr Rachel Jolley
Job title
Consultant inCare of Elderly Medicine
Email address
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Telephone number
01229 491237
Additional information
Anna NelsonService Manager (Frailty, CotE and Stroke)0 ##### #####
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