Specialist Doctor Geriatric Elderly Medicine

JS3 Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 64,800 - 79,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave

NHS or Group Pension

Ongoing training and development

Train travel discounted

Holidays discounted

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Geriatric Elderly Medicine in Sittingbourne, UK. This permanent role involves providing care through four community hospitals, working closely with therapy teams, and maintaining an autonomous role in patient care. Candidates will benefit from study leave, pension options, and ongoing training. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £72,000 per annum, with no on-call or weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Specialist in Geriatric Medicine required.
• Experience in rehab facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover through 4 community hospitals within adult rehab.
• Work with physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams.
• Provide day-to-day medical care and review patients.
• Attend rounds and MDT team meetings.

Job description

Overview

Specialist Doctor Geriatric Elderly Medicine

Permanent

Salary up to £72.000 per annum

Responsibilities

• Provide cover through 4 community hospitals within adult rehab including stroke and neuro rehab throughout Kent region. These are short stay patients and although they are not requiring acute hospital services they may be admitted from home.
• Work integral with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and the rehab facility, which includes a gym; patients will have access to a wide range of additional services such as speech and language therapy, podiatry, etc.
• Work alongside two other doctors providing care to patients on all 4 hospital wards. The post is 40 hours per week and does not include any on-call or weekend work.
• Provide day‑to‑day medical care and review all patients supported or directed by the clinical lead consultant.
• Attend rounds and MDT team meetings where you will review and discharge accordingly.
• Maintain an autonomous role integral to a team that aims to exceed expectations in the delivery of exceptional care.

Benefits

• Study leave
• NHS or Group Pension (dependent upon Region)
• Ongoing training and development
• Train travel discounted
• Holidays discounted

How to apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Martine Cohen at JS3 Recruitment on 0161 763 0416.

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