Locum Consultant Geriatrician

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Geriatric Medicine professional to join their committed team. This 12-month fixed-term role offers a chance to provide high-quality care in an innovative environment. Responsibilities include supporting an acute elderly care ward, participating in service development, and ensuring clinical governance. Ideal applicants will have a medical degree, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. The role includes flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Geriatric Medicine or related field.
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to clinical governance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover to acute elderly care ward with another geriatrician.
• Participate in the development of Elderly Care protocols.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical practice through professional development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Professional supervision

Education

Medical degree

Registered with appropriate medical board

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work across Geriatric Medicine within a team comprising of 11 Consultants. This is an exciting time to join an excellent team to further develop frail elderly care services at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is a fixed term appointment initially for 12 months but can be extended after mutual agreement. Applicants with any sub‑specialty interests are welcome. You will be expected to work with other members of the Elderly Care Team, to provide first‑class clinical care and will be involved in the further development and provision of services.

The Department has a Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU) started in 2009 and one of the first of its kind in the country. In addition, there is also a Frailty Front of House service delivered by ANPs/ACPs and therapists, which has proven to be successful in reducing acute hospital admission. The department provides excellent ortho‑geriatrics and major trauma services in addition to developing surgical in‑reach and Frailty PreAMS service. UHNM also has developed partnership services with the community Trust and has developed an Acute Care at Home Service, including a Virtual Ward. These services are provided jointly by Geriatricians and Acute Physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provision of cover to your base acute elderly care ward in conjunction with another geriatrician, attendance at daily board rounds.
• RSUH site – cover for FEAU as per rota: 1:8, 8‑5 and 1:8 weekends, 9‑3 pm and bank holidays, 1:8, 9‑3 pm.
• Opportunity to take part in general medical admissions and cover the medical Short Stay Unit over the weekend.
• Participate in the development of Elderly Care protocols and guidelines and take lead/contribute to the development of services.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
• Take an appropriate share of responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the speciality, including appraisal.
• Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit, including development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
• Maintain own practice up‑to‑date through clinical professional development and participation in the Trust's Performance and Annual Review system.
• Work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and contribute to the medical management with consultant colleagues.

Important Information About Your Application

• All correspondence will be sent to the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References – please provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
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Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service you are expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.