At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team of experts in elderly care, focusing on acute geriatric medicine and community support.
- Company: A leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving elderly care services.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, permanent contract, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly patients while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in geriatric medicine and a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 109725 - 145478 £ per year.
The Ageing and Complex Medicine Directorate currently has six substantive Consultants, one Associate Specialist and three Specialist Registrars. Following the recruitment, the applicant will form a team of 6 consultants and join the existing team contributing expertise in Acute Comprehensive Geriatric Medicine and sub-specialties including Stroke Medicine, Ortho Geriatrics and Frailty Services.
There are 81 acute Care of Elderly beds under the directorate (24 Orthogeriatric beds, 22 stroke unit beds, 42 Acute geriatric). The Consultants are supported by one Associate Specialist, three SpRs, 6 CMT/ GPST and 6 FY doctors. There are specialist nurses in Stroke Medicine, Parkinson's disease and Dementia services.
In addition to the General Care of Elderly clinics, there are Specialist clinics dedicated to Stroke, TIA, Falls, Parkinson's disease and Dementia. There is a one stop TIA clinic with same day Carotid Doppler scanning, CT/MR Scan service with direct access to the vascular team led by three senior clinicians. The Elderly care team also provides service in the community.
There are regular MDT meetings, community clinics/visits and Care home visits. The emphasis is on proactive case management including Advance care planning and providing support to the community team, consisting of Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Community matrons.
WWL is a trauma centre which offers comprehensive trauma and Orthopaedic services including Upper limbs (hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow) and Lower limbs (pelvis, hip, knee, ankle and foot). The majority of acute trauma work takes place at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI) in Wigan. Trauma ward - Aspull ward has 28 beds including 10 ortho-geriatric beds.
Consultant in Elderly Care Medicine employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Join a leading healthcare provider that prioritises excellence in elderly care medicine, offering competitive salaries and a supportive work environment. Our collaborative culture fosters professional growth through regular MDT meetings and access to specialist clinics, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients. Located in Wigan, you'll benefit from a comprehensive trauma centre and a dedicated community team, making this an ideal place for passionate professionals seeking to advance their careers in geriatric medicine.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
