Consultant in Care of the Elderly

Triple West Medical; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bristol is seeking a Consultant in Care of the Elderly to join their esteemed department for a 12-month position on a Substantive or NHS Fixed Term basis. The role involves providing exceptional care to elderly patients, collaborating with a supportive team, and engaging in clinical governance. Candidates must hold GMC registration, and the opportunity offers a vibrant community and access to the scenic south west.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly team

Access to outstanding schools

Good transport links to London

Qualifications

• GMC registration required for practice in the UK.
• Experience in caring for frail and elderly patients.
• Participation in Clinical Governance and Audit expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for complex frail elderly patients.
• Engage in Clinical Governance and Audit activities.
• Support department's development of specialist interests.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Patient Care

GMC Registration

Job description

We have been assigned by one of the UK's most prestigious NHS Trusts to help them recruit a Consultant in Care of the Elderly on either a Substantive or NHS Fixed Term basis for 12 months to join their successful department.

Our client is looking for someone to join their friendly and dynamic team, which consists of 14 consultants. They have established services in movement disorders, syncope, stroke, ortho-geriatrics, and bone health. Additionally, they have newly established and rapidly developing services in front door frailty and cardiology liaison (PULSE).

You will be joining one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and 100+ clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000. The trust is rated 'Good' by the CQC, and their staff are committed to delivering excellent patient care, advancing research, and innovation with both local and global impacts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for caring for complex, frail elderly patients on the Older Persons Admissions Unit (OPAU) and on the core care of the elderly ward. Duties include participation in Clinical Governance & Audit, assisting with administrative tasks, and supporting the department's development of specialist interests. The department aims to expand care models for frail elderly patients, including services in Stroke, Frailty, Orthogeriatrics, and Parkinson's.

The location offers high-quality housing, excellent schools, vibrant cultural scenes, good transport links to London, and access to the scenic south west coast and rural outdoors.

Additional Information

• 10 P.A's
• Prestigious NHS Trust
• Supportive and friendly team
• GMC Registration required
• Outstanding schools in both public and private sectors

This vacancy is for a Consultant in Care of the Elderly. If this role isn't the perfect fit, please visit our website for more vacancies or submit your CV online for consideration.

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