Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

NHS; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking dynamic and forward-thinking clinicians to join their elderly care and general medicine team. The role includes clinical supervision of trainees and opportunities for personal development in specialist interests. Candidates must hold full GMC registration, with an emphasis on commitment to education and research. A competitive relocation package is offered for this full-time position. The department is committed to providing high-quality care to the elderly population.

Benefits

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise required.
• Equivalent clinical training for gaining CCT in Geriatric/General Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Clinical supervision of trainees in Geriatric Medicine.
• Run weekly outpatient session of specialist interest.
• Contribute to the general internal medicine on call rota.

Skills

Teaching clinical skills

Conducting clinical audits

Application of research outcomes

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Entry on the Specialist Register

Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration

Job description

Job summary

We are delighted to be able to announce the opportunity for candidates to join our growing, friendly and enthusiastic elderly care and general medicine team. We are a department with a strong and proud identity. We believe our older population deserve the very best and are passionate about developing a truly responsive and integrative service that puts patient well-being at the very heart and soul of everything we do. We are seeking like-minded, dynamic and forward thinking clinicians to join us as we continue to develop our high performing services. Successful applicants will join a team of 14 passionate, innovative and dedicated geriatricians and general internal medicine consultants, committed to providing high quality care and services within the region.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration. Demonstration of a commitment to service development, education and training or other academic achievement will be considered an advantage. This is a full time post but we are happy to consider those who wish to work less than full time in this role. This Trust offers a competitive relocation package.

Main duties of the job

Inpatient clinical activity will be based on the elderly care & General Internal Medicine wards within MMUH but outpatient activity may be conducted across both sites of City and Sandwell Hospitals. The role involves the clinical supervision of Foundation, IMT, GP trainees and specialty trainees in Geriatric Medicine. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to run a weekly outpatient session (or inpatient subspecialty clinical session) of their specialist interest. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues in Geriatric Medicine and will be contributing to the general internal medicine on call rota (1 in 24 weekday, 1 in 8 weekend).

This post exists as part of rotational service model which can include experience in core geriatrics, front-door frailty, orthogeriatrics, movement disorders and surgical liaison. However, as a large and dynamic department, there is ample opportunity to negotiate job plans to fit specialist interests. We strongly believe that personal development enhances our services and drives change. As such, subspecialty interests are not only welcome, but fully supported and actively encouraged.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Essential
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Entry on the Specialist Register in General and/or Geriatric Medicine (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) European Community Rights
• Qualifications: Desirable
  • Higher Degree
• Clinical Experience: Essential
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Geriatric/General Internal Medicine
• Clinical Experience: Desirable
  • Special interest that complements the existing consultants
• Clinical Effectiveness: Essential
  • Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Teaching and Training Experience: Essential
  • Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• Teaching and Training Experience: Desirable
  • Formal training in teaching
• Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience: Essential
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience: Desirable
  • Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to the older patients.
  • Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
  • Evidence of having undertaken original research
• Other Requirements: Essential
  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Group Director/Consultant Cardiologist: Dr Chetan Varma, Tel: via the Cardiology secretaries on 0121 507 5841, email: [e-mail]

Clinical Director/Consultant Geriatrician: Dr Asim Majeed, Tel: via the Elderly care secretaries on 0121 507 4718, email: [e-mail]

Clinical Specialty Lead/Consultant Geriatrician: Dr Grace Shorthouse, Tel: via the Elderly Care secretaries on 0121 507 4718, email: [e-mail]