Senior Orthogeriatric Doctor: Acute Geriatrics Lead

Transformation Unit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Orthogeriatrics at North Manchester General Hospital. The role sits within the Orthogeriatric Team and includes development of a special interest with a five-day service and no on-call commitments.

The post requires GMC registration and eligibility to practice; it is not an orthopaedic surgery post, but focuses on trauma/orthopaedic geriatric care with on-ward duties and collaborative

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification (MB ChB or equivalent) and GMC registration.
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent.
• CCT in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients are seen by an Ortho-geriatrician within 72 hours of admission.
• See unwell adult patients as requested by the Orthopaedic Team.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and board rounds.
• Work with the osteoporosis specialist nurse to arrange investigations and treatments.
• Support the consultant in bone health assessment clinic.

Skills

Acute Medicine

Geriatric Medicine

Multidisciplinary teamwork

CPD

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP(UK) or equivalent

CCT Geriatric Medicine or equivalent

ALS Certified

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Orthogeriatrics at North Manchester General Hospital. The role sits within the Orthogeriatric Team and includes development of a special interest with a five-day service and no on-call commitments.

The post requires GMC registration and eligibility to practice; it is not an orthopaedic surgery post, but focuses on trauma/orthopaedic geriatric care with on-ward duties and collaborative