Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine

NHS; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine to enhance care for older patients. This role involves leading a team dedicated to improving geriatric services, with a focus on collaboration and innovation. The successful candidate will contribute to a thriving healthcare environment, engaging in both clinical responsibilities and community outreach. With significant investment in acute services, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in patient care while working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about geriatric medicine and eager to develop your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and licenced to practice in Geriatric Medicine.
• MRCP or equivalent required for this Consultant position.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for older patients living with frailty.
• Collaborate with Geriatric services and engage in community liaison.

Skills

Effective leadership

Excellent interpersonal skills

Clinical skills in general and geriatric medicine

Ability to develop effective working relationships

Understanding of information systems and technology

Education

Registered with GMC

Licenced to practice

On Specialist Register with GMC

MRCP or equivalent

Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Job description

Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine

Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.

We are seeking to a new dynamic Consultant General Physician with an interest in Geriatric Medicine who is committed to improving thecare of older people in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

This post is based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan, Port Talbot.

Within Swansea Bay University Health Board we are transforming the acute medical service at Morriston Hospital and rehabilitation services at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. There has been considerable investment in recent years in our acute services, including the creation of a £3.5 million purpose built acute medical unit in 2022.

We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues who will join a team of Consultants and specialist doctors in developing and delivering geriatric medical care provision.There is a clear commitment in Swansea Bay to create excellent, well-resourced geriatric services and the successful applicants will lead and strengthen our model of care as we continue to improve, innovate and refine our clinical model.

Contribution to the departments' strong record in undergraduate and post graduate training, quality improvement work and research is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The posts will have clinical responsibilities, supported by junior doctors, for the care of older people living with frailty in a variety of settings depending upon the needs of the service.

There is no on call associated with the job.

The post holder will work closely with Geriatric services at Morriston Hospital.

There will be a component of community liaison work built into the job plan.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.

The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.

Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC
• Licenced to practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Geriatric Medicine and general internal medicine or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by GMC or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• MRCP or equivalent
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Development and commissioning of services
• Experience of research in geriatric medicine/general internal medicine

Skills & Abilities

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
• Understands information systems and technology
• Clinical skills in general and geriatric medicine
• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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