Job summary
The GP extensivist will be working closely with the ACE consultants and the ACE MDT, reviewing new and follow up patients and providing the medical part of the CGA, identifying and managing frailty, rationalising medications, managing multi-morbidity, arranging rapid diagnostics and co-coordinating further MDT input to address the patients functional and psycho-social needs. They will also collaborate with community and primary care teams regarding further management. There will be ample one-to-one teaching from the ACE consultants who work on the unit on a consultant of the day model with direct and indirect supervision and support as appropriate.
The ACE clinic runs Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The successful applicant(s) will have the option of doing from one day a week on a Tuesday.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant(s) will join a dynamic, enthusiastic and friendly ACE team and elderly care department that provide high quality sub-specialty services including stroke care, Parkinson's disease, orthogeriatrics, falls and intermediate care. There may be opportunities to utilise and develop a workplace based assessment tool relevant to GP practice/training as well as combined competencies for the RCGP and RCP geriatrics curricula.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The GP extensivist will be working closely with the ACE consultants and the ACE MDT, reviewing new and follow up patients and providing the medical part of the CGA, identifying and managing frailty, rationalising medications, managing multi-morbidity, arranging rapid diagnostics and co-coordinating further MDT input to address the patients functional and psycho-social needs. They will also collaborate with community and primary care teams regarding further management. There will be ample one-to-one teaching from the ACE consultants who work on the unit on a consultant of the day model with direct and indirect supervision and support as appropriate.
The ACE clinic runs Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The successful applicant(s) will have the option of doing from one day a week on a Tuesday.
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) Diploma in or related to elderly care medicine
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Croydon University Hospital
Croydon
CR7 7YE