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A NHS Teaching Hospital in the East of England is seeking two Consultants in Care of the Elderly to join their developing services. Candidates will lead clinical and educational efforts within a supported environment and have the chance to shape Older People's Medicine while benefiting from a competitive retention package and professional development opportunities.
Our NHS Teaching Hospital based in the East of England is recruiting two Consultants in Care of the Elderly on a substantive or fixed-term basis. We are seeking suitable candidates to join our team.
This is an exciting time to join the Trust, with ongoing service reconfiguration for unscheduled care and the development of our "front door multidisciplinary frailty service." A new Frailty Assessment Unit is being established to manage patients effectively across the Trust, with plans to operate seven days a week. The service also aims to develop dedicated clinics within Older People's Medicine, including a falls clinic, fracture liaison service (FLS), and a comprehensive geriatric assessment clinic.
The successful candidates will be expected to:
One of these positions is suitable for new Consultants, Specialty Doctors seeking to advance to a Consultant role, or senior Consultants looking to join a department with a dedicated Care of the Elderly ward, a strong team led by an OPM-trained Consultant, and excellent leadership. The Trust offers a comprehensive retention and relocation package, full support for service development, and opportunities to develop sub-specialties.
The location offers high-quality housing, schools, a vibrant cultural scene, excellent transport links to Norwich, and access to beautiful coastlines and rural outdoor areas.
Additional information includes:
Benefits include a retention and relocation package potentially up to £40K, depending on conditions, and full leadership training and development support.
If you are a Consultant in Care of the Elderly or aspire to be one, please visit our website for more vacancies or submit your CV online for consideration.