Acute Consultant Geriatrician (Frailty Hub)

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dudley is seeking a dedicated professional for their Elderly Care department. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, leading service innovation, and engaging in research. Applicants should have experience in elderly care and strong leadership skills. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to the development of services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care and frailty medicine.
• Strong leadership and service development capabilities.
• Ability to drive innovation and research participation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Run a weekly outpatient clinic for patients.
• Conduct Elderly Care ward rounds.
• Engage in training and supervising resident doctors.
• Participate in research projects.

Skills

Elderly care experience

Leadership skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Overview

At Russell's Hall Hospital, our Elderly Care Department provides compassionate, expert care tailored to the unique needs of older adults. With a team of highly skilled doctors, nurses, and specialists, we offer comprehensive assessment and treatment plans designed to enhance quality of life, promote independence, and support families every step of the way.

This is an exciting time to join the Elderly Care team as we plan to expand the Elderly Care and Frailty services in Dudley. The newly created roles will be based in the Acute Frailty Unit (FAU), a specialist facility equipped with 8 chairs and 4 beds, where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by reviewing daily acute referrals and providing expert care in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

This is more than just a clinical role—you will have the opportunity to shape the future of elderly care through active involvement in training and supervising resident doctors, participating in audits and clinical governance, and contributing to the ongoing development of our Elderly Care and Frailty services.

If you\'re passionate about elderly care and frailty medicine, eager to work in a dynamic team, and motivated to lead service innovation and research, this is an incredible opportunity to advance your career and make a lasting difference to patient care in Dudley.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including specialist nurses and junior doctors, with a 10 session (PA) timetable.
• Run a weekly outpatient clinic for patients referred from FAU.
• Conduct Elderly Care ward rounds (1 PA).
• Participate in General Internal Medicine (GIM) weekend ward rounds (1:22 rota) with a rest day following weekend duties.
• Engage in training and supervising resident doctors; participate in audits and clinical governance; contribute to development of Elderly Care and Frailty services.
• Engage in research projects, including active Parkinson\'s disease studies and multi-centre trials.
• Benefit from adequate SPA time, secretarial support, and a dedicated office to focus on delivering high-quality care.
• Manage an average daily inpatient caseload of 14 patients in line with national consultant geriatrician workload benchmarks for acute frailty services.
• Manage an outpatient template consisting of 5 new cases and 7 follow-ups.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in elderly care and frailty medicine; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong leadership and service development capabilities; ability to drive innovation and participate in research.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to becoming a diverse and inclusive employer where people feel a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse, disabled, LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals from male and non-binary backgrounds. We also seek to address gender representation within nursing roles.

Learning & Development

Our Learning & OD department provides opportunities for professional growth, including topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Management/Leadership programmes are available, including the Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme as part of the Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus outlines available development resources.

Work-Life Balance

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and reasonable adjustments where possible.