LED ST1/ST2 in Clinical Geratology

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Oxford seeks professionals to provide exceptional clinical care in various geriatric settings, including Complex Medical Units and Stroke Units. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and communication with patients and families to enhance care. Applicants will gain unique opportunities to work alongside experienced consultants, participate in quality improvement projects, and develop leadership skills in a supportive environment. Ideal for those passionate about geriatric medicine and working within a high-quality care framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care of patients being investigated and treated in Complex Medical Units.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings with healthcare professionals.
• Engage with patients and families to enhance their care experience.

Job description

The Department of Clinical Geratology specialises in the medical care and rehabilitation of older patients. Our consultant body is focused on delivering excellent patient-centred care, with an emphasis on establishing our patients' priorities and providing tailored, holistic, multidisciplinary treatment. Communication with patients, families, and colleagues in both primary and secondary care is paramount. There is a constant drive to enhance the care we provide, evidenced by the quantity and breadth of quality improvement (QI) projects currently being undertaken., Duties appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the responsible consultants, principally consisting of clinical care of patients who are being investigated and treated in:

• the Complex Medical Units (CMU)
• the Stroke Unit
• Surgery, Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Vascular Units, under the care of liaison Geriatricians
• the Day Hospital
• outpatient clinics including Movement Disorders, Memory, Falls, General Geratology, and Rapid Access
  There are currently four medical geriatric wards (Complex Medical Units), a Stroke Unit, and the Lionel Cosin Day hospital, all sited at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The majority of patients are transferred from the acute on-take medical service after initial diagnosis and treatment. There is an acute stroke assessment and treatment (thrombolysis/thrombectomy) service. Work on the wards is multidisciplinary, with daily meetings between nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and other allied health professionals.

Many of the Consultants hold significant leadership, teaching and research roles in the Trust and the University of Oxford, providing unique opportunities for applicants to develop these skills and network with colleagues sharing similar interests. Most of the department's consultants work also with on-take teams in Acute General Medicine.