At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead acute frailty services and provide comprehensive geriatric care in a dynamic medical environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking healthcare organisation dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for teaching and research within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Consultant Physician with experience in acute medicine.
The predicted salary is between 55355 - 60000 £ per year.
This is a new replacement post to provide ward responsibility to one of our general medical/COTE wards and develop a joint acute frailty front door service in response to the Welsh Government 6 Goals initiative. The post holder will also participate in the 1 in 12 on call rota.
Main duties of the job:
- A comprehensive Acute Medicine Service for the Borough of Caerphilly.
- Development and clinical delivery of comprehensive geriatric services at YYF.
- Support the running of the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) and participate in the Adult Medicine take 7 days a week.
- Post holder will participate in GIM on-call one in 12 on call rota.
- Weekend on site presence is provided by an AM and PM session one in 12 pro‑rota basis.
- Acute inpatient assessment and treatment and will be based in ward 3.1 and working closely with one other Consultant Physician colleague.
- Post holder will also develop a MAU/acute frailty service up to 2 sessions per week.
- Support and training of medical staff, nurses and other members of the MDT.
- To provide effective leadership to multidisciplinary staff members.
- To develop teaching and research with the organisation.
Consultant Physician with a Specialist Interest in Acute Frailty in Hengoed employer: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
As a Consultant Physician with a Specialist Interest in Acute Frailty at our organisation, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services in the Borough of Caerphilly. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional development and offers numerous opportunities for training and research. With a focus on innovation and patient care, we provide a supportive environment where your expertise can thrive, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.
Contact Details:
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Recruitment Team
