Consultant Physician in Health Care of the Older People
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Consultant Geriatrician (fixed term contract)
A forward-thinking NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join and further develop its evolving Frailty Unit within a dynamic Acute Geriatric Service. This new role addresses the growing demand for specialist, multidisciplinary care for older patients with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide daily senior reviews on the frailty unit
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Opportunity to pursue special interests (e.g. pre-operative assessment, oncogeriatrics)
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Work alongside a team including ACPs, frailty-trained nurses, and junior doctors
About the Service: The unit currently has 19 beds and is transitioning to a 16-bed model with 4 ambulatory chairs to support rapid assessment. The team is supported by experienced ACPs and a strong nursing workforce with frailty expertise.
Essential Requirements:
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Full GMC registration
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MRCP or equivalent
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Experience in elderly care and interest in service development
Desirable:
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Subspecialty interest within Geriatrics/Frailty
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Involvement in audit, quality improvement, or research
If you are interested in the role please do not hesitate to contact me +44 7389 721918
sally@indigohealthcare.co.uk
+44 7389 721918