Consultant Care of the Elderly

Gloucestershire Hospitals Subsidiary Company Limited • Gloucester, MA

306d • Remote

About The Position

This post includes up to £20k welcome incentive and relocation package for the successful candidate. * Terms and conditions apply. We are a dedicated team of 11 consultants, we are excited to welcome a new consultant to join our expanding Care of the Elderly and Frailty service. You will have the opportunity to work in a base ward or within the community, with the added benefit of developing a specialist interest in one of the key areas, including orthogeriatrics, peri-operative medicine, interface medicine or community geriatrics. Our highly regarded Frailty Assessment Service, includes a Direct Assessment Pathway, Frailty Assessment Unit, Frailty SDEC, and a Virtual Ward currently in development. These services are central to our care model and provide a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative service. The role will include a fixed weekend post-take ward round, as well as Frailty Assessment Service sessions on a 1 in 10 basis. As our workforce expands, the nature and frequency of weekend commitments will change, ensuring a well-balanced and sustainable workload is maintained. With a strong sense of community, Gloucestershire is an ideal place to build your career while enjoying the great outdoors. With its beautiful countryside, excellent schools and cultural festivals, it's a great place to live and work.

Requirements

• Full General Medical Council registration.
• On Specialist Register for General (Internal) Medicine and Geriatric Medicine via CCT or CESR-CP.
• MRCP qualification.
• Proven clinical skills in Care of the Elderly, General and Acute Medicine.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Higher degree.
• Teaching qualification.
• Management/Leadership qualification.
• Membership of British Geriatrics Society.
• Experience in community geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Work within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a consultant in Care of the Elderly.
• Participate in a fixed weekend post-take ward round.
• Conduct Frailty Assessment Service sessions on a 1 in 10 basis.
• Develop a specialist interest in areas such as orthogeriatrics, peri-operative medicine, interface medicine, or community geriatrics.
• Contribute to the Frailty Assessment Service, including Direct Assessment Pathway and Virtual Ward.

Benefits

• Up to £20k welcome incentive.
• Relocation package.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• One day working from home to support wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree