Locum Consultant Geriatrician (NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant) - Geriatrics - The Princ[...]

Main area
Geriatrics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus 2 Additional Programme Activities (cover 1:12 on call))
Job ref
292-6292822-MED
Employer
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Town
Harlow
Salary
£93,666 - £126,281 per annum pro rata + £149 London Fringe
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/05/2024 08:00
Locum Consultant GeriatricianNHS Medical & Dental: Locum ConsultantThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.Our valuesThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) promise to our patients, as identified by our three values which will contribute to improving our patients’ experiences, is:Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts.Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both.Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care.Job overviewThe Elderly Medicine department has seen significant financial investment from the Trust in the last 2 years in way of a purpose built frailty unit and expansion of the Elderly Medicine multidisciplinary team to enable delivery of the best possible care to our frail, older population. We are looking for a successful applicant to join us on our journey to further develop the services already provided and introduce a passion for specialist services.There are a number of benefits working as part of the Elderly Medicine team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital can offer:· Opportunities to lead on the provision of exceptional quality of life for our senior population, and to demonstrate geriatric expertise across different specialties and in the community· Encouragement and support to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team and will help develop new models of care within acute elderly pathways· Opportunity for consultants with a specialist interest and additional skills to promote and develop the service in order to improve diagnosis and management· Support provided and time allocated for CESRMain duties of the jobTo provide high quality inpatient and outpatient services which are coordinated and person-centred to the elderly population served by PAH. The Geriatric team are undergoing an exciting development of elective and specialist services provided including the introduction of a cancer frailty clinic to support the colorectal cancer pathway.To lead and motivate the multidisciplinary team within his/her ward area in order to deliver effective patient-focused interventions and timely discharge planning.To create and maintain excellent working relationships with their own team, management team and external agencies such as community providers and CCGs. This includes effective communication in line with the Trust valuesTo engage fully in development of services to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population.To lead on and drive forward innovations within service area.To support consultant colleagues in the department in the delivery of their services where necessaryWorking for our organisationOur OrganisationThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.Our ValuesThe Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and effortsEveryday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from bothCreative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to careThe Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level. . Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description and person specification. Available to download at anytimePerson specificationTrainingTraining and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR being issued) in geriatric medicineRegistrationEntry on GMC Specialist Register in geriatric medicine or eligibility for specialist registration in geriatric Medicine within 6 months from the time of the interviewQualificationsMRCPValid ALS or equivalentClinical experienceBroad knowledge and experience of Geriatric Medicine and UK Acute Medicine and Ambulatory Care in UK Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum Experience of guideline appraisalsWhat we can offer you:Full induction and onboarding process in our organisationFree car parking for our staffStructured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salaryMinimum 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff only rest area with free tea and coffeeAccess to NHS Pension schemeFlexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policyOnsite creche facilitiesAnnual appraisals with career pathwaysIn-house training coursesDiscounted hospital restaurantStaff health and wellbeing health services and complimentary health provisionOur Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disabilityAll new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six monthsThe closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointmentOur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checksProviding false or misleading information or unsatisfactory pre-employment checks may result in the offer of a post being withdrawnEmployer 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.
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