Consultant Geriatrician

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; England; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant Geriatrician to join the Community Home Treatment Service. The role involves working closely with Primary Care, Acute Trusts, Social Care and Commissioners to develop and expand community-based frailty services.

You will contribute to hospital-level care in patients' homes, including assessments and therapies, supported by a multidisciplinary team.

Jobbeschreibung

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Geriatrician to join the Community Home Treatment Service at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT).

Working closely with Primary Care, Acute Trusts, Social Care, Mental Health services and Commissioners, you will play a key role in developing and expanding community-based services for people living with frailty.

Our growing multidisciplinary frailty team includes Consultant Geriatricians, Specialist and Specialty Doctors, a Consultant Practitioner, GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and trainee ACPs. As the service continues to evolve, there will be opportunities to shape its future development.

The Frailty Home Treatment Service provides hospital-level care in patients' homes, including Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments, IV therapies, bedside diagnostics, medication reviews, oxygen therapy and nebuliser treatment where appropriate. Supported by extensive clinical equipment and expertise, the team delivers a 2-hour community response, helping patients receive the right care in the right place.

This role offers the opportunity to maintain acute medical skills while expanding expertise in community and frailty medicine. With strong links across primary, acute and ambulance services, you'll be part of an innovative team delivering truly patient-centred care.

If you're seeking a rewarding challenge within an evolving Urgent Care service, we'd love to hear from you.