Consultant in Elderly Care Medicine

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team of Elderly Care Consultants in Wigan, dedicated to improving the lives of elderly patients. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with flexible working options and a commitment to professional development. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, managing acute care and contributing to the training of future specialists. If you're passionate about geriatric medicine and looking to make a significant impact in patient care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Study leave for CPD

Funding for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS managerial structure and commitment to training.
• CCT in Geriatric Medicine with recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 6 consultants in Acute Geriatric Medicine.
• Participate in on-call duties and manage Elderly care beds.

Skills

NHS managerial structure experience

Audit and Clinical Governance

Training and teaching commitment

Flexibility in work

CCT - Dual accreditation in GIM and Geriatric Medicine

Recent experience in Geriatric Medicine

Education

Entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC registration with license to practice

MB ChB or equivalent

Job description

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Consultant in Elderly Care Medicine, Wigan

Client:

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Wigan, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

4090d3666ba5

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15

Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

Job Description:

Now is a really exciting time to join our team of forward-thinking Ageing & Complex Medicine (Elderly Medicine) Consultants at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh (WWL) NHS Foundation Trust, and make a real difference to our elderly patients in the Wigan Borough.

Here at WWL, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do, striving to deliver and develop our modern and comprehensive Elderly Care service. We welcome applications from those with a developed sub-specialty interest within Elderly Care, and those interested in developing one through in-house training and CPD activities. Opportunities are available across inpatient and outpatient settings, with support from the clinical director and divisional management team to build and develop your area of interest.

The AAC interview date is to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

The full-time post offers a 10 PA job plan, with potential for additional PAs on an individual basis. The needs of our patients are central to our work, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams. The Trust supports flexible working options, subject to eligibility criteria.

There is a commitment for night and weekend on-call duties in general medicine and as part of the day service.

The Trust boasts excellent postgraduate and research facilities, supports study leave for CPD, and provides funding up to an agreed limit. WWL NHS Foundation Trust is an associated teaching hospital of Edge Hill University and provides training for two Specialist Registrars as part of the Northwest Training rotation, including an MSc in Elderly Care Medicine.

About us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital and community services to the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. We value our staff, believing that 'happy staff makes for happy patients'. We are committed to living our values 'the WWL Way'.

We prioritize patient-centered, safe, effective care that respects dignity and are seeking individuals who share our values.

On-Call

Senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Job description

Our Ageing and Complex Medicine Directorate includes six substantive Consultants, one Associate Specialist, and three Specialist Registrars. The successful candidate will join a team of 6 consultants, contributing expertise in Acute Geriatric Medicine and sub-specialties including Stroke Medicine, Orthogeriatrics, and Frailty Services.

The directorate manages 81 acute Care of Elderly beds, supported by a multidisciplinary team. Services include general clinics and specialist clinics for Stroke, TIA, Falls, Parkinson’s, and Dementia, along with community services and proactive case management.

WWL is a trauma center offering comprehensive trauma and orthopedic services, with acute trauma work primarily at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.

Person Specification

Skills

• Experience in NHS managerial structure
• Experience with Audit and Clinical Governance
• Commitment to training and teaching
• Ability to work flexibly
• CCT - Dual accreditation in GIM and Geriatric Medicine
• Recent comprehensive experience in Geriatric Medicine

Professional Qualifications

• Entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• MB ChB or equivalent
• Commitment to developing Acute Medical services
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team