Job vacancy: Consultant in Ortho-Geriatric Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester

Job summary

Main area: Geriatric Medicine
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent: 8 PA's
Hours: Part time - 8 sessions per week (8 PA's)
Job ref: 358-6773868-CON

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/01/2025 23:59

Consultant in Ortho-Geriatric Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities include:

To provide senior clinical decision making on a ortho-geriatric ward designed for patients not appropriate for immediate discharge or transfer. This will include consultant ward rounds & board rounds.
To provide clinical PA's for specialist interest outpatient services, as agreed with the service.
To partake in the out of hours Medical Consultant Rota for either the Acute Medical Unit (Leicester Royal Infirmary) or Clinical Decisions Unit (Glenfield General Hospital).
To lead on the implementation of “Red to Green” processes on the ward along with other systems to ensure appropriate and safe clinical care on the ward.
To supervise and train junior medical staff.
To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance ‘Duties of a Doctor’ are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future
To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Clinical Management Group.
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust’s ‘Critical Incident Policy’, are reported in a timely manner.
To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group.
To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential criteria

Full GMC Registration
MB BS or Equivalent
MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent

Desirable criteria

Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent

Experience / Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine
Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.

Desirable criteria

Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable criteria

Highly developed emotional intelligence
High standard of presentation both written and verbal
Demonstrable track record of successful change management
Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential criteria

Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
Participation in a quality improvement programme
Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable criteria

Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
Published Audit including quality improvement.

Research

Essential criteria

Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
Appraisal and assessment skills
Ability to asses clinical competencies
Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable criteria

Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Equality & Diversity

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Emily Laithwaite
Job title: Consultant Physician and HoS in Geriatric medicine
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0116 258 6277

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Job summary

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Consultant in Ortho-Geriatric Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

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Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities include:

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience / Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Research

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Equality & Diversity

Essential criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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