Frailty & Geriatrics Consultant — Acute Care Leader

East Kent Hospitals University Nhs Foundation Trust; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Job summary

The Consultant in Acute Geriatric Medicine at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust will provide high quality care for older patients across William Harvey and QEH sites, aligning with National Service Framework and NICE guidance.

You will work with frailty and CGA pathways, participate in on-call and acute hospital sessions, and contribute to audits, governance and service improvement with the Directorate leadership.

Qualifications

• Essential GMC registration and Specialist Registration or within 6 months of interview.
• Experience in Geriatric Medicine, NHS experience desirable.
• Audit and service improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing care for patients in geriatric medicine with appropriate leadership.
• Participate in on-call commitments and acute hospital sessions.
• Contribute to governance, audits and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine experience

Education

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Registration

Higher Degree (MD/PhD) in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

The Consultant in Acute Geriatric Medicine at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust will provide high quality care for older patients across William Harvey and QEH sites, aligning with National Service Framework and NICE guidance.

You will work with frailty and CGA pathways, participate in on-call and acute hospital sessions, and contribute to audits, governance and service improvement with the Directorate leadership.