Consultant with an interest in Geriatric Medicine

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated physician to join their Care of the Elderly Team at Furness General Hospital. This full-time role involves supporting service expansion and providing high-standard care to the local community. Candidates should hold full GMC registration and have experience in comprehensive patient management, with opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with MRCP or equivalent required.
• CCT in GIM and Geriatric Medicine or expected within 6 months.
• Experience in training/supervision of junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Join the Care of the Elderly Team at Furness General Hospital.
• Support service expansion, including a Virtual Ward.
• Conduct daily clinics in the active Day Hospital.

Skills

Full GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

Broad exposure to medical diseases

Comprehensive patient management

Education

Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCT) in GIM and Geriatric Medicine

MD or PhD degree

Job description

Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipate being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formerly CESR) within six months of interview.

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, and dynamic individual to join our committed and well-integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high-standard care to the local community. This is a full-time, substantive post (10 Programmed Activities).

The CotE team at FGH comprises 3 substantive CotE/Stroke physicians based on the 36-bed elderly care/general medicine/stroke ward, with outreach to the ED for front-door Frailty and stroke assessments, orthopaedics, and the 20-bed community ward.

Consultants are supported by 3 ACPs in Frailty, a Nurse Consultant, and 5 ACPs in stroke, front-door, and stroke therapy support.

Applicants with sub-specialty training in stroke medicine are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet our criteria in their applications.

The trust is committed to negotiating a suitable relocation package and is open to discussing individual needs upon application.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic physician to join the Care of the Elderly Team at Furness General Hospital.

The post holder would share in duties to support service expansion, including a Virtual Ward to accommodate the increasing elderly patient load at FGH.

There is an active Day Hospital at FGH where daily clinics, including Falls, TIA, and General Medicine, are conducted.

This is a full-time (10 PA) post, incorporating on-call duties and personal SPA time.

About us

The hospitals are located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by natural beauty, offering excellent outdoor and recreational activities related to the sea, lakes, fells, and countryside.

UHMB has a strong focus on Medical and Dental Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, working with Health Education England North West, the GMC, and local medical schools to provide high-quality training and education.

We host clinical placements for Lancaster Medical School and students from the University of Central Lancashire, including Physician Associates. We also support doctors in training, specialty doctors, GP trainees, and the development of our consultant educators.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the role and main duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents under the supporting materials. More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Full GMC registration with MRCP or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCT) in GIM and Geriatric Medicine or within 6 months of completing training at the time of interview.

Desirable

• MD or PhD degree.

Experience

Essential

• Broad exposure to medical diseases and their management.
• Experience in comprehensive patient management, including training/supervision of junior medical staff and students.