[ref. n82518317] Orthogeriatric and Surgical In Reach Geriatric Consultant - Oldham

Job overview

The post holder would provide care for patients on the orthogeriatric unit as well as on vascular, general surgery and urology.

The Trust is also part of the Acute Frailty Network and is currently on an improvement journey to increase and improve the care and outcomes we offer our patients within Oldham, and we are currently developing the SDEC, hot clinic and in reach to orthopaedics, vascular and general surgery.

There is a significant general medical component to the job, which you will be required to contribute to. You will be involved in many aspects of elderly care including Dementia care, Acute frailty, in reach and virtual wards.

A substantive or 12 months fixed term contract will be considered.

The post is being offered at 10PAs with 1.25PA as GIM on call, with opportunities for additional leadership and governance commitments. We support part-time and flexible working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with a broad spectrum of complex geriatric medicine needs.

Act as an expert resource for medical, nursing and other health care professionals across the Trust footprint.

Be an active champion of high-quality medicine for older people both locally and across the region.

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge and development of services.

For a substantive appointment, the postholder must have:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practice
• Be on the specialist register for Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine
• Or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview

Experience of working in a team delivering peri-operative care for older people undergoing surgery or a dedicated orthogeriatric service would be desirable. Mentoring and support from the existing consultants will be available to help you grow in this role.

If you would like to work in a dynamic, caring, inclusive and forward-thinking environment where innovation is welcomed, then we would welcome your application.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance as a Consultant by visiting our Consultant careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Qualifications and Registration

• Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register/Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Geriatrics and General (Internal) Medicine.
• Hold MRCP(UK) or show evidence of equivalent training and experience

• Post Graduate Degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD.
• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• Wide experience in General Medicine
• Experience in perioperative and orthogeriatric medicine
• Experience of leading and motivating staff.
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
• Evidence of participation in research

• Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
• Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report – not abstracts or letters)

Teaching

• Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals.
• Proven teaching abilities

• Attendance at teaching course

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We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.

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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.

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