Geriatrician – Frailty Front Door Lead

UHNM; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician with a keen interest in frailty to join the Elderly Care team at RSUH and County Hospital, Stafford. The role involves leading frailty innovations, supervising juniors and contributing to the frailty SDEC and Acute Care at Home initiatives.

You will work across geriatrics with a team of 12 Consultants, providing high-quality care, engaging in governance, teaching, and service development within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Geriatric Medicine and GIM.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within the specialty.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
• Interest / experience in front door frailty.

Responsibilities

• Cover base acute elderly care ward in conjunction with another Geriatrician, attend daily board rounds.
• RSUH site – cover for FEAU as per rota (1:8, 8-5 and 1:8 weekends, 9-3 on bank holidays).
• Participate in General Medical admissions and cover Medical Short Stay Unit over weekends.
• Develop Elderly Care protocols and lead the development of services.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings.
• Supervise and develop trainee doctors within the specialty, including appraisal.
• Demonstrate involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.
• Ensure own practice is up-to-date and engage in Professional Development.

Education

GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine and GIM

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Higher degree (MSc/MD) in medical education

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician with a keen interest in frailty to join the Elderly Care team at RSUH and County Hospital, Stafford. The role involves leading frailty innovations, supervising juniors and contributing to the frailty SDEC and Acute Care at Home initiatives.

You will work across geriatrics with a team of 12 Consultants, providing high-quality care, engaging in governance, teaching, and service development within a dynamic