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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
An excellent opportunity for a Speciality Doctor in Geriatric Medicine to join a team that prides themselves in providing outstanding care to patients. This NHS Trust is rated \"Good\" overall by the CQC. The NHS Trust cares for their staff, and will help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training program. They offer an attractive work-life balance, and will help you get the most out of your career, including supporting CESR.
This is a great opportunity for overseas specialists in Geriatric Medicine who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. Applications from overseas doctors are welcomed - the post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
The NHS trust provides services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions across the region They are the main providers of mental health and learning disability services in both counties, and also deliver community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community nursing services for a population of 750,000.
The NHS Trust has an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. An NHS Trust that wants their staff to thrive, offering them every opportunity to develop. They provide their staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from their Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of the NHS Trust\'s values, they are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. They take every opportunity to strengthen their approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of their staff.
WHAT IS THE GERIATRIC DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
You will be working along with 4 consultant in the department along with specialists registrars, trust grade doctors, IMT’s and Foundation year students in the department.
The facilities in the department include a 24 bedded Frailty/Dementia along with a othro-geriatric unit admitting 15 new patients per week. The department also has an active Geriatric Emergency Medicine Service (GEMS) that run a 7/7 rota admitting 8-12 patients a day for a full MDT comprehensive assessment. Additionally, the team is responsible for a 26 - bedded community wards
The team in involved in 3 clinics - Fall clinics for Speciality MDT clinics seeing 4 patients per clinics, Hot Clinics (post GEMS review) according to the demand and Parkinson’s clinics, a 1 PA per clinics mixture of new and follow up’s.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The city has a total population of 595,786 people in the region situated in the South west of England’s second biggest city, Birmingham. The city holds a consistency ranks highly in surveys for happiness and safety, a testament to its good infrastructure, beautiful landscapes, historic architecture and low crime.
The vast majority of primary schools in the area receive ‘good’ Ofsted ratings and commutable to places like London and Birmingham with excellent transport links in the city. The city is a city with an abundance of walks on its doorstep with places like Malvern Hills, Cotswolds and Forest of Dean.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
Research is a key activity for the NHS Trust, and we recently launched an ambitious research strategy to double our activity in three years, believing this will enable patients to access the highest quality services and retain health professionals. Post-holders have access to a strong R&D department including a research nursing team and support to conceive, design and conduct innovative research projects using state-ofthe-art technology
The Trust is also the host Research Consortium, a collaboration with all the nearby hospitals situated in the area along with academic affiliation with the University of the City.
Am I eligible for this role?
To be eligible for this vacancy you will need the following:
EEA candidates:
- Experience of working in geriatric medicine
- Specialist Qualification in Medicine - desirable
Non-EEA candidates:
- MRCP (UK)
- or GMC Recognised Qualification
- Experience of working in geriatric medicine
An excellent opportunity for highly specialised consultant in Geriatric Medicine looking for CESR Support and sub-speciality interest in Stroke medicine . This opportunity is best suited to those looking for a calm atmosphere, whilst the location offers a great mix of culture, countryside, and high quality schools. Equally, UK-based doctors who are looking to further careers in the UK will find themselves very happy here in these beautiful surroundings.
What is the Trust look like?
The NHS trust situated in the North West England consists of 4 main hospitals providing services for acute hospitals and also local GPs. All our hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. The trust has won the Diverse Company Award in the National Diversity Awards (NDAs) in 2020 welcoming IMGs from different part of the world to join their team.
In July 2015 the trust was the first, and so far only, to get an increase in the NHS tariff for its services agreed by Monitor (NHS) because of its "increased costs associated with this trust running health services across multiple sites in rural locations" and this is expected to increase the trust's income by more than £20 million per year. The trust consists of Emergency Department, the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), the Acute Frailty Unit (AFU), Huggett Suite (Acute Stroke), Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and a Medical Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC). Currently, the trust sees approximately 350 Stroke admissions per year to one of the hospital
What does the geriatric department look like?
The department consists on 6 Substantive consultants and 2 Locum consultants in the senior medical team. The department also consists of junior teams (FY1 and 2, IMT and LED doctors) from general medicine along with speciality doctors in the department. The department is currently developing a multidisciplinary team that currently consists of a Consultant Geriatrician, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a foundation year’s doctor / ST1 and REACT Community Assessor who provide a 7 day service assessing Frail & Older patients attending the emergency department. The Acute Frailty unit comprises of 15 acute beds that seems and manages around 12/15 patients per day.
Career Development & Opportunities Available
Career development opportunities are plenty at the trust. The Stroke Centre is one of the highest performing centres in the UK achieving all the required targets and supports the requirements for CME as recommended by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The trust also provides an opportunity for an optional Tele-stroke on call when required with active, innovative and handles virtually 100% of secondary general medical referrals for its area with respect to all subspecialties.
Life in North West England
North West has the Lake District, Pennines, and the Scottish and Welsh Borders, as well as some fabulous coastline. The largest natural lake in England (Windermere), the deepest lake in England (Wast Water), the highest lake in England, (Broad Craig Tarn), and the highest peak (Scafell Pike) in England are all in the North West. The area has some amazing countryside, culture events, history, and state of the art shopping facilities.
With excellent schools around the area with some of the best secondary school education in the county, the area is less crowded and with low of living. The city provided excellent amenities improving the quality of life. There are some pricey and exclusive areas for sure in the North West, but compared to the South of England, whether renting or buying a new home, you will definitely get a more spacious home for your money.
To be eligible for this vacancy you will need the following:
EEA candidates:
- Recognised European Medical Degree or Specialist Qualification in [special
- IELTS or OET
Non-EEA candidates:
- MRCP (UK) or GMC recognised qualifications
- IELTS or OET
UK-based candidates:
- Broad exposure to medical Diseases, especially affecting frail patients, and the management of these
- Confident in the care of acutely ill frail patients, in CCU/HDU
An excellent opportunity has risen for Consultant in Geriatricians to be a part of an NHS Trust that is developing a new model of care living with frailty. The NHS Trust aims to continue to build strong links and establish great service for urgent and emergency care services. The post if suitable for overseas psychiatrists, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Geriatric Medicine, holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor or Consultant grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust teaching hospital full of hard working and dedicated staff providing community and hospital services across the area that covers a thousand square miles. The NHS Foundation Trust currently has 6,000 employees, and and provides services for some 350,000. They operate three main hospitals, as well as a number of community healthcare premises. Two of their main hospitals have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across their area. The community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and their main hospitals. They aim to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advise and support.
They are absolutely committed to making the Trust a great place to be cared for and a great place to work through the delivery of the highest possible standards of compassionate care, as well as their research and education strategy to provide the very best patient and staff experience.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The department aims to provide an effective 7 day service, within national and local standards. This would mean each consultant would be doing a 1:5 weekend shift in our Frailty Intervention Team service. The successful appointee will be expected to:
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Undertake patient assessments for Frail & Older patients attending the emergency department to help patients return to their normal place of residency at the earliest opportunity
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Provide care for acutely unwell, frail patients on the AFU
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Review appropriate patients classed as Outliers
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Contribute to service development and quality improvement
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Provide leadership and work as part of and develop our team
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN LANCASTER?
Lancashire is a wonderful county in the North West of England. Beautiful rural countryside, award winning beaches, unique market towns and a wealth of social activities are just some of the coastal county. It is home to the Lancashire Coastline which represent some of the country’s most cherished landscapes, and across the region, you’ll find vibrant cities, historic market towns and some of the most beautiful villages.
Period properties are the name of the game in Lancaster, with Victorian and Georgian townhouses proving the most popular type of home with residents. There is also riverside living available, as well as properties built from the 1960s onwards. Lancaster was named one of the happiest places to live and work in the UK, so it’s safe to say that life in the city is good. From restaurants and shops to historic buildings and landmarks, there’s plenty to see and do in Lancaster.
Lancashire is one of the safest areas in the country with crime and other community safety issues, such as anti-social behaviour and road accidents at their lowest level for years. Around nine out of ten respondents to a recent Living in Lancashire survey consider their local area to be safe. There are so many outdoor activities available! From Go- Ape climbing centres, mountain biking, rafting, canoeing, tothe popular Brockhole Activity Centre with treetop nets and trampolining, there is plenty to explore.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT SABP?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD. Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine
- Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Medicine
Non-EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Geriatric Medicine
- Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant in Geriatric - Care of the Elderly to join a Health Board in North Wales that promotes equality and diversity. If you love a challenge, have a passion to help others or simple fancy a fresh start, then this Health Board has all the ingredients. The post if suitable for overseas consultants, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Geriatric - Care of the Elderly holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor or Consultant grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS HEALTH BOARD LIKE?
The Health Board is largest health organisation in Wales, that are developing an integrated health service which provides excellent care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations.
The Health Board have a budget of £1.3 billion and a workforce of over 17,000 staff. Providing primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of around 700,000 across of North Wales. They continuously develop their workforce so that it has the right skills and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Besides their three main hospital sites, they are also responsible for community hospitals, health centres, clinics, mental health units, community teams, GP practices and other NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists. They plan to improve the health of the population, with particular focus upon the most vulnerable in our society.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Geriatric Department is an established team of 8 consultants responsible for the provision of geriatric medicine services to the local area. The department has two 24-bedded COTE wards (Wards 1 & 2). Combined acute and rehabilitation stroke beds are available on a specialist Stroke Unit that offers all elements of stroke care, including 24/7 out-of- hours stroke thrombolysis and a newly commenced thrombectomy service. There are plans to commence a new Frailty Intervention Team based service at the front door incorporating a COTE consultant, therapists, nurse practitioner and a junior doctor.
The Geriatric Medicine department in Glan Clwyd Hospital participates in a robust educational programme for Cardiff University medical students, FY, IMT and STR training. Specialist Registrars in Geriatric Medicine for Wales Deanery have a training rotation based in North Wales rotating between the 3 hospitals under BCUHB. The department is pro-active with participation in National Audits, QIP and other projects and publications.
The post holder will provide consultant input to a COTE ward (Ward 1) along with other consultant colleagues based in that ward. The post holder will also attend the ward’s Board Rounds to discuss patient’s management and discharge plans along with the junior doctors and multi-disciplinary team
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN NORTH WALES?
North Wales has a vast national park, purpose built mountain biking trails, a breath taking coastal path, soaring zip wire, food festivals and world class sport and adventure around every corner. The North Wales is equipped with sport and leisure centres that provide opportunities for a wide variety of sporting, fitness and recreational activities. Not only does it have lots of activities for you, it also has a wide selection of private housing is available, both traditional and modern in towns, villages and rural settings.
For doctors with family, the educational standards are consistently high in both the primary and secondary sectors. There are several well established independent schools within North Wales and the surrounding area that cater for both day pupils and boarders. The regional University with its excellent scholastic reputation has a thriving student community.
You can say goodbye to heavy inner city commuter traffic, and enjoy a breath-taking commute across North Wales.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THIS HEALTH BOARD?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.
Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Geriatric - Care of the Elderly
- Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric - Care of the Elderly
Non-EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Geriatric - Care of the Elderly
UK based applicants
- Experience of working inGeriatric - Care of the Elderly
- Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
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.
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
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 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.