Lead Geriatrician – Acute Frailty & Emergency Care

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust; Warwick; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed consultant to support and develop the Acute Frailty Service at Warwick hospital. The role involves comprehensive geriatric assessment for frail older adults in crisis and close collaboration with emergency, acute medicine and community teams.

The post is suitable for those with Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine CCT or within 6 months of CCT date, and includes a GIM on-call commitment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for the specialist register in Care of the Elderly (with general medicine) or within 6 months of CCT date.
• Expressed interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team across Frailty Assessment Area, Acute frailty ward, Acute Medicine, ED and Community services (UCR).
• Support evolution of the Acute Frailty service, including new technologies, capacity expansion and data collection.
• Engage in project work and workforce development.

Skills

Geriatrics knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Educational involvement

Education

Specialist Registration in Care of the Elderly (with General Medicine) / within 6 months of CCT

Job description

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed consultant to support and develop the Acute Frailty Service at Warwick hospital. The role involves comprehensive geriatric assessment for frail older adults in crisis and close collaboration with emergency, acute medicine and community teams.

The post is suitable for those with Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine CCT or within 6 months of CCT date, and includes a GIM on-call commitment.