Specialty Doctor Geriatric Medicine

Southern Health and Social Care Trust; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Full-time 10 PA post

No on-call commitment

One outpatient clinic per week

Annual leave and study leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Appraisal and revalidation support

NHS employment benefits

CPD and career development

Job summary

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust invites applications for a permanent Specialty Doctor post in Geriatric Medicine, developing Frailty Services at the Front Door and the Acute Frailty Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital. You will work alongside Consultant Geriatricians and the MDT to deliver patient-centred care for older people.

The post offers a permanent contract, full-time 10 PA, no on-call commitment, outpatient clinic once weekly, generous annual leave, study leave provisions,

Qualifications

• MRCP, DGM, MRCGP or equivalent higher diploma.
• Experience in Geriatric Medicine.
• Experience in Primary Care or Emergency Medicine.
• ALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care for older people within Frailty Pathway.
• Rotate between Frailty Front Door Service and Acute Frailty Unit as required.
• Collaborate with Consultant Geriatricians and MDT to maintain high standards of care.
• Engage in CPD, education, quality improvement, and career development.

Education

MRCP or equivalent

ALS certification

MRCGP or equivalent higher diploma

Job description

Join a forward-thinking and innovative Geriatric Medicine service, supporting the continued development of Frailty Services at the front door and the Acute Frailty Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital.

This permanent Specialty Doctor post offers the opportunity to play a key role in a well-established multidisciplinary frailty pathway, working across both the Frailty at the Front Door Service and the Acute Frailty Unit. The successful candidate will work closely with Consultant Geriatricians and the wider MDT to provide high-quality, patient-centred care for older people.

What we offer

• Salary: £61,542 - £99,216 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
• Permanent contract
• Full-time 10 PA post (part-time and job share applications welcomed)
• No on-call commitment
• One outpatient clinic per week
• Excellent annual leave and study leave provisions
• Dedicated appraisal and revalidation support
• NHS Pension Scheme and full NHS employment benefits
• Strong commitment to CPD, education, quality improvement and career development

About the Service

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has developed a comprehensive Frailty Pathway incorporating community-based Acute Care at Home services, a Frailty at the Front Door assessment service, and an 18-bed Acute Frailty Unit. The successful applicant will rotate six-monthly between the Frailty at the Front Door Service and the Acute Frailty Unit and will be encouraged to develop a subspecialty interest.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise, or be eligible for immediate registration
• Have at least four years' postgraduate experience, including a minimum of two years in specialty training or equivalent relevant experience and competencies
• Hold a full driving licence valid for use in Northern Ireland and have access to a car (subject to disability-related adjustments)

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• MRCP, DGM, MRCGP or equivalent higher diploma
• Experience in Geriatric Medicine
• Experience in Primary Care or Emergency Medicine
• ALS certification

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Patricia McCaffrey, Divisional Medical Director.

Reference: 73826108

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.