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A fantastic opportunity for specialist in geriatric or elderly care medicine to settle into their first consultant post and work towards their CESR application, if that is the intention.
The hospital will consider senior consultants with no UK experience who are not on the UK specialist register for geriatric medicine.
The Geriatrics department is a small and manageable size with a 28 bedded inpatient ward and various other outlier beds.
Currently no formal geriatric outpatient services are offered with the exception of a Parkinson's / Movement clinic. The department will be looking to develop these in conjunction with skill set of a successful applicant.
The Geriatrics department comprises 3 consultants in elderly care medicine supported by 15 specialty registrars, 9 core medical trainees and FY2's and 9 FY1's working full shifts for GIM on call.
Each consultant will be offered a budget and 30 days of study and professional leave over each 3 year period to pursue their career development activities. Furthermore there is an active Postgraduate Medical Centre which acts as a focus for contract between doctors at all levels an in all disciplines.
Consultants will be encouraged to actively participate in teaching and training of juniors throughout their tenure.
Requirements of this position are:
- MRCP
- IELTS or OET
- Experience working at consultant grade in elderly care
Senior geriatric medicine specialists looking to work towards their CESR application or secure their first consultant role in the NHS are encouraged to apply
A Foundation Trust in the South West of England are looking to appoint an Associate Specialist in Geriatric Medicine to provide a Proactive care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS) to older surgical patients. This is a new appointment with the exciting opportunity for further service development and integrated working with the surgical teams.
With an already established POPS team comprising a Consultant Geriatrician and a POPS Advance Nurse Practitioner (band 8a) the POPS team are an essential part of the team on the surgical unit. Review frail, older adults admitted as an emergency under the care of the colorectal and upper gastrointestinal teams there is already the infrastructure in place to fulfill the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit criteria demonstrating MDT working with geriatrician support
Successful candidates will have the choice to work full time or completely flexible hours to fit in with any outside commitments and this is a great opportunity to help develop the POPS service to deliver the highest quality care.
Fully supporting international applicants the trust will offer full support for Tier 2 visa applications.
- MRCP or equivalent
- SCE or Diploma in Geriatric Medicine is desirable
- IELTS or OET
- Experience with the teaching of junior doctors
- Experience and participation in clinical audit and governance
Specialists in Geriatric Medicine with experience in POPS are encouraged to apply today.
Supportive role for geriatricians or elderly care physicians looking to attain CESR and work as NHS Consultants.
Working for a well established Teaching Hospital Trust, the successful applicant will join a team of 26 consultants across both hospitals in the trust. Geriatricians with interests in all subspecialties will be considered including frailty, orthogeriatrics, acute geriatrics, rehab and stroke medicine however some general medicine involvement is essential. Successful consultants must in time be included on the GIM on call rota.
The trust will offer full support with CESR applicants and those requiring Tier 2 visas.
Financial relocation packages can be offered to those required to relocate for the role.
Requirements for this position are:
- MRCP UK
- IELTS or OET
- Good experience in elderly care or geriatric medicine
- Ideally within 12 months of successful CESR application
As mentioned, this is a great opportunity for specialists in geriatric medicine and elderly care who are looking to work as NHS substantive consultants through attaining their CESR. Applicants interested in pursuing specialist registration via CCT should discuss with their IMG Consultant.
Elderly Care or Geriatric specialists are encouraged to apply for opportunities with this fantastic Health Board. CESR, sub-specialty development, mentorship, research - all sound interesting? These are all on offer in abundance, as is the opportunity to settle with your family in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.
Catchment area
The hospital is a modern district general hospital in North East Wales serving a population of approximately 300,000. It is one of the largest towns in North Wales, with a thriving and diverse industrial centre and also being the market town for a large rural area.
The countryside surrounding is exceedingly attractive with a National Park less than an hour away. Additionally, major cities are a short commute away.
The Health Board
The Health Board comprises three acute District General Hospitals, mental health services and community hospital provision, and covers all health care providers Wales. There is a consultant body of over 150. All the major specialties and subspecialties are represented with the exception of cardiac surgery and neurosurgery. Visiting consultants provide for thoracic surgery (once a fortnight), plastic surgery, neurology, and super specialist paediatrics. Oncology services are provided by visiting consultants from a specialist Cancer Centre.
The Care of the Elderly Service
We are excited to offer this new permanent full time (1.0 WTE) consultant post within the Directorate of Medicine to improve and enhance Frailty services and the Care of the Elderly department is currently going through an exciting expansion with new services being offered. We are looking for an individual who will help shape the future of the department and can drive innovative ways of working.
The post will be for 10 sessions of which there will be 7 DCCs and 3 SPAs depending on additional duties undertaken, and they are committed to devising an individualised job plan for the successful candidate. Areas that can be incorporated into the final job plan include:
- Frailty
- Community working including pro-active care home medicine
- Falls
- Stroke
- Orthogeriatrics
The Care of the Elderly department provides the following services:
- Frailty
- Acute stroke unit with TIA clinics and a 24/7 thrombolysis service
- Rehabilitation in community hospitals
- Parkinson’s disease and movement disorder clinic
- Multi-disciplinary falls service
- Orthogeriatrics
Current Staff
The current team comprises of 6 consultants with specialist interests in orthogeriatrics, movement disorders, stroke, frailty and falls. Junior staff is comprised of 1 Specialty Doctor (attached to the Stroke Unit), 4 Specialist Registrars, 9 SHO grades (a mix of F2s, CMT, and GPVTS trainees) with the possibility of a third strand F1 during some rotations.
These staff rotate around the department and will make up the junior doctor team supporting the new appointees – at a minimum there will be one SHO attached to each rehabilitation ward, a Staff grade based in the Community Hospital, and one SHO (often more) based on the frailty unit. There is a middle grade to cover the frailty unit and another that provides cover for the rehabilitation unit.
Mentorship
New consultants will be encouraged to take a mentor from colleagues and to attend the local RCP North new consultant events and courses.
Annual and Study Leave
Annual leave is 33 days per year. A maximum of thirty days study leave, over a rolling 3-year period funded study leave is available in line with national terms and conditions. Leave to attend courses will normally be granted up to this limit unless service demands are exceptional.
If you are an overseas doctor looking to develop as a specialist in the UK then this is the right job for you! CESR support, mentorship, sub-speciality development and a friendly welcoming team is there to support doctors from any walk of the UK. Of course, UK CCT-trained consultants will be offered an opportunity and will find a balance of work-life balance and/or career development easy to achieve.
A medium sized University Hospital located in the East of England are looking for an experienced consultants in Elderly Care and GIM, either UK trained or overseas trained (IMGs). The role offers support with CESR for those not on the Specialist Register, and this is a great entry role to the NHS for those without UK experience. This is a medium-sized teaching hospital offering the opportunity to work alongside a friendly and supportive clinical and non-clinical team.
Job requirements:
- MRCP UK
- IELTS or OET is preferable however exemptions can be offered. Command of the english language must be excellent however.
- Previous experience as a Consultant Geriatrician or Internal Medicine Consultant
Length of contract:
12-month fixed term (subject to be renewed) or substantive
Benefits:
- Attractive financial package
- Training and development opportunities
- CESR support for those eligible
- Tier 2 Health and Care Visa (sponsorship for the whole family)
- Guidance regarding the CV and full interview preparation
- Assistance regarding the GMC registration, visa, accommodation and transportation by an experienced onboarding specialist
- Complete IMG Relocation service from start to finish of process
Locum consultant whilst substantive can be offered if required.
We are currently looking to recruit Geriatricians to join a team with an excellent clinical reputation in providing a range of elderly care services. Applications are welcome from geriatricians with a range of experience, from specialty doctor to consultant. CESR is supported in this role.
UK and international applications are welcomed. You will join a consultant team delivering high quality elderly care services, meeting the needs of service to frail and older patients wherever they are based in the community or hospital.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
Situated on the an area of outstanding beauty, this Trust is a great place to work, develop and belong. With state of the art facilities and commitment to providing 'healthier communities and outstanding care for all' they are looking for colleagues to join them on our journey to outstanding.
In May 2020 the hospital was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and is the only Outstanding hospital in the region.
WHAT IS THE ELDERLY CARE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
You will join the department at a time of rapid growth and Geriatrics service development across the whole local health system including primary care, secondary care and community care. You will have an opportunity to gain valuable experience of service transformation and development.
The consultant team delivers a high quality needs related service to frail and older patients wherever they are. The team uses their knowledge and experience to lead and influence the development of services for the frail and elderly both within the Trust and in the community.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE CITY?
The city is a vibrant and prosperous city with something for everyone. It has excellent schools and colleges, and two thriving Universities. There are good theatres, an arena which attracts national and international performers, and several renowned arts centres and museums.
Set within a county of outstanding natural beauty, lively market towns and wonderful historic buildings, the city is one of the UK’s leading retail centres with a wide choice of restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
There is a good network of roads with easy access to the M1 and the A1, the rail service to London (two hours) and other major cities is frequent, and there are numerous international destinations from East Midlands Airport (30 mins) and Birmingham Airport (60mins).
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The Geriatric team are looking for applicants with interests in any of the following sub specialties (applicants with other sub-specialty areas of interest will also be considered):
- Dementia
- Falls
- Ortho Geriatrics
- Acute/Front door Geriatrics
- Medical Education
- Named Mentor for the first year of employment to facilitate settling in to the new working environment
- Additional allocation of SPA time within the job plan for the first 2 years in order to allow time for service development (typically 7.5:2.5 split between DCC and SPA time)
- Access to additional study leave funding for the first 2 years of employment
UK based applicants:
- Geriatric experience is essential
- Within 6 months of completing CESR
- Geriatric experience is essential
- Geriatric experience is essential
- MRCP
- OET/IELTS
Opportunities available for senior physicians with experience in geriatrics, elderly care and / or frailty - either UK based experienced or overseas.
The department will be fully supportive of consultants that wish to pursue the CESR route to specialist registration, dependent on experience in the field.
If successful you will join a friendly team of 12 Consultant Geriatricians providing Acute Frailty & General Medicine expertise; as well as supporting a dedicated Frailty ward which prides itself on providing high quality care for patients, relatives and carers, front door ED assessment for frailty and AMU support for frailty.
There is a potential for joining a 1 in 12 Acute Frailty on call rota (selected take for Frailty only).
Recent developments in services offered by the Elderly Care Department have included:
- successful 7 day Acute Frailty Pathway
- a brand new 23 bedded Acute Frailty Unit fully staffed by a Multidisciplinary Team.
- developing hot clinics / Ambulatory Care for frail individuals.
The post holder will join a Frailty team offering acute medical services to a catchment population of approximately 400,000.
The position is for 10 PAs with responsibility for:
- inpatient workload
- developing and contributing to sub-speciality clinics / pathways
- contributing to running and the development of Frailty Hubs in the community
- potential out of hours / weekend Acute Frailty On-Call cover (this can be discussed prior to or after joining)
The department is a well equipped unit with excellent professional and academic facilities.
There are some outstanding schools within the area, two major London airports within reach and London is available within less of an hour on the train with excellent shopping and cultural facilities locally too.
Requirements for this position are the following;
- MRCP UK
- SCE Geriatrics or Acute desirable
- Significant experience in GIM and Elderly Care
Additionally a commitment to education and training or other evidence of academic achievement will be an advantage, whilst the trust is willing to be flexible and cater for requested for full times hours over less than five days.
Senior candidates wishing to attain CESR for Specialist Registration in Geriatrics Medicine will be fully supported by the trust.
An excellent opportunity for a consultant in Elderly Care medicine to join a large integrated care provider in North East England. The trust is high performing with a strong track record of supporting new appointees with career development.
Applications are welcomed from international candidates.
Trust overview:
The Trust is based on two acute sites with most acute medical services and specialties duplicated on each site.
Service overview:
You will be joining a group of dynamic and friendly consultants in an established team. The role will be involved in developing and embedding high quality care for older patients in a number of different clinical settings.
The services are expanding, making this an exciting time to join and develop plans to expand sub-specialities such as Front of house frailty, movement disorder, acute inpatients, ortho-geriatrics, surgical liaison and community services.
As such the service can accommodate individuals specialist interests, and develop a posts job plan around these.
Local area:
You can be in the countryside in less than ten minutes from all major towns and cities in the area, with some of the most stunning scenery and outdoor space in the country.
There is a strong sporting and cultural heritage in the north east, so no matter what your interests are, there is something here for you to explore. For families, you will have access to fantastic school and academic institutions as well as very affordable properties.
The region is also known to be friendly, relaxed and welcoming.
Requirements for the post:
UK based applicants:
- Hold CCT, or within 6 months of completing CESR
- Specialist diploma in geriatric medicine
- MRCP
- Consultant experience in geriatric medicine
A fantastic opportunity for specialist in geriatric or elderly care medicine to settle into their first consultant post and work towards their CESR application, if that is the intention.
The hospital will consider senior consultants with no UK experience who are not on the UK specialist register for geriatric medicine.
The Geriatrics department is a small and manageable size with a 28 bedded inpatient ward and various other outlier beds.
Currently no formal geriatric outpatient services are offered with the exception of a Parkinson's / Movement clinic. The department will be looking to develop these in conjunction with skill set of a successful applicant.
The Geriatrics department comprises 3 consultants in elderly care medicine supported by 15 specialty registrars, 9 core medical trainees and FY2's and 9 FY1's working full shifts for GIM on call.
Each consultant will be offered a budget and 30 days of study and professional leave over each 3 year period to pursue their career development activities. Furthermore there is an active Postgraduate Medical Centre which acts as a focus for contract between doctors at all levels an in all disciplines.
Consultants will be encouraged to actively participate in teaching and training of juniors throughout their tenure.
Requirements of this position are:
- MRCP
- IELTS or OET
- Experience working at consultant grade in elderly care
Senior geriatric medicine specialists looking to work towards their CESR application or secure their first consultant role in the NHS are encouraged to apply
Fantastic opportunity for consultant looking to attain CESR in Geriatric Medicine with a supportive NHS department.
The trust provides healthcare services for a population of around 280,000 and is a replacement post for a retiring doctor.
This is a 10 PA post and the successful applicant will take responsibility for elderly patients on the main ward blocks, will independently lead two outpatient clinics per week for general geriatric medicine with on-call commitments for unselected admissions (1 in 14).
In addition there will be three weekly ward rounds, daily consultant input and regular MDTs.
You will also be fully expected to take an active involvement with directorate teaching, management and clinical governance activities.
Multidisciplinary team working and colleague support is very strong here and this hospital is a fantastic place for aspiring NHS consultants to work towards their CESR in Geriatric Medicine.
Requirements for this position are:
- MRCP UK
- OET or IELTS in place, or excellent english that allows for exemptions
- SCE in Geriatric Medicine is desirable
- Experience working at consultant level, ideally in either Acute, Acute Geriatrics or Geriatric Medicine
Again, this is a great opportunity for either UK based Geriatricians looking to further their careers - or international doctors looking to be supported through the CESR process. The trust has a fantastic record of supporting international doctors to become substantive consultants.
Great opportunity for a Geriatric Medicine specialist to attain a senior position in the NHS, with a clear path to attaining CESR and Specialist Registration to work as an NHS consultant in Geriatric or Elderly Care Medicine.
Candidates with a particular interest in frailty, and with some experience of care of frail surgery patients will be particularly well received.
However the trust can develop geriatric specialists with special interests in areas such as Parkinson's, stroke and orthogeriatric medicine and appointees will have the choice to work full time or completely flexible hours in line with the service where possible.
Requirements for this position are:
- MRCP or equivalent
- IELTS or OET
- Extensive experience in geriatric medicine
- Good base experience in general internal medicine
Senior geriatricians looking to further their careers and pursue a career in elderly care in the NHS are invited to apply. The trust will be able to support candidates that are within 12-24 months of attaining their CESR.
Fantastic opportunity for Consultants on the Specialist Register via either CESR or CCT routes, or with previous UK NHS experience at senior grade.
A University Trust in the North West of England are looking to appoint a consultant in Geriatric Medicine on a permanent or fixed-term contract, offering management opportunities and further senior career development to those candidates interested.
Requirements for this position are:
- MRCP(UK)
- Extensive experience in Elderly Care Medicine
- SCE in Geriatrics desirable
- Specialist Registration or within 6-months of attaining
- IELTS or OET for international candidates
Attractive relocation packages will be offered to international candidates.