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Job summary

Main area
Geriatric Medicine
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week
Job ref
344-4328CONQEH-S
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QEQM Hospital
Town
Margate
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum (Pro Rata where applicable)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/06/2025 23:59

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Frailty and Geriatrics

Consultant

Job overview

The post holder will be a part of our team, ensuring and patient that the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework for Frailty and Geriatric Medicine and relevant NICE guidance are provided to patients.


We are seeking a consultant in Frailty to be a robust part of our emergency department and frailty assessment unit alongside our other consultants.

 This will lead away from age related services towards an acute frailty service. Alongside this is an agreement to further implement an Acute Physician led AMU model supported by specialty in reach rotas. As part of this it is planned to change HCOOP referral from an age criterion to a frailty one.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dynamic and motivated Elderly Care Consultants to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. The successful candidates will join other substantive Consultants in providing the highest quality care possible for older patients in Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet.

 

 

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/ 

We also offer removal expenses, up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.  

Person specification

Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Frailty and Emergency Department Pathways

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Professional qualifications
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable criteria
  • Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Audit
  • Experience in service improvement

Personal/professional attributes

Essential criteria
  • Adheres to GMC code of conduct
  • Upholds Trust Values

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Gunaratnam Gunathilagan
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07917720402
Additional information

 

 

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