Job summary
Applications are invited for a consultant post in our Geriatric Medicine department at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. The post is for 10 programmed activities however part time applications or job shares will also be considered. The successful applicant will join our close-knit team of Consultants delivering inpatient, outpatient and acute services.
This post attracts a retain and retention premium for more information, please contact the service
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join our established department of Consultants covering special interests including Stroke, Ortho-Geriatrics, Acute Geriatrics, Community Geriatrics, Adult Learning Disability, Quality Improvement (QI), Global Digital Exemplar (GDE), Dementia, Falls, General Inpatients and more. We are always looking forward to developing and accommodation other interests into the department.
The North Middlesex is a University Hospital dedicated to postgraduate teaching and training as well as undergraduate teaching of both local and international medical students. Candidates must be registered with the GMC and hold CCST or CCT in Geriatric and General (Internal) Medicine, or alternatively be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview or CESR in Geriatric and General (Internal) Medicine. Please contact us if any questions regarding your eligibility for application.
About us
This post is available due expansion of the Department and is for 10 Programmed Activities (8.5 PAs direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs supporting professional activities). Applications for less than full time working or job shares will be considered. There is an expectation that by taking on other SPA roles. This ratio will become 8DCC to 2 SPA and the provisional timetable has been written to reflect this
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of a consultant. The appointee is expected to:
The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of a consultant within cardiology. The appointee to this post is required to:
- Deliver day-to-day clinical care and leadership on the base geriatric medicine ward or our frailty unit (Amber Ward)
- Lead the daily board rounds and see new admissions to the base geriatric medicine ward.
- Develop current geriatric medicine practice and patient pathways within North Middlesex Hospital and in conjunction with Clinical Director to further develop the service in line with best practice.
- Lead and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines in geriatric medicine, audit and other key aspects of the clinical governance agenda.
- Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises.
- Actively participate in the Departments teaching programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies.
- Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.
- Opportunity to develop a speciality interest within or outside of Geriatric Medicine if the post holder has an area of expertise and it is in alignment with the service requirements of the Trust. This is reflected in the diversity of specialty interests held by the 12 consultants in the Dept currently.
- SPA activities may include:
- Service Development Geriatric medicine protocols and guidelines
- Developing joint protocols/pathways and clinical governance with A&E and other specialties
- Teaching medical students allocated to their ward and to those on the COE firm.
- Training junior doctors including clinical supervision
- Individual CME/CPD
- Any additional SPA activity will be agreed with the post holder and additional Quality and service SPA allocation will be given
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent medical degree
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST or CCT in Geriatric and General (Internal) Medicine or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview or CESR in Geriatric and General (Internal) Medicine.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies and frail older people
Desirable
- Experience of Acute (Interface Geriatrics), Community Working, Ambulatory Care
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
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
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Address
North Middlesex Hospital NHS Trust
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX