Overview
As a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine you will provide high-standard acute and post-acute geriatric care within a large NHS trust. You will work with the frailty pathway to initiate CGA early in the emergency process and collaborate with therapy, discharge services, and community partners. You will share leadership responsibilities, contribute to governance, and support service improvements in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee inpatient care for geriatric patients and manage administrative duties associated with their care
- Coordinate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organizational and budget matters
- Provide on-call and acute hospital sessional coverage to ensure continuity of inpatient care
- Engage in flexible duties including administration, management, committee work, and pastoral/relative interviews
- Support frailty-focused care pathways and CGA initiation within the emergency pathway
- Contribute to leadership development and mentoring through education programs
- Participate in governance activities, audits and service improvements
- Collaborate with therapy and discharge services and community partners to enable timely discharge and post-acute care
Key requirements
- GMC registration in good standing
- Specialist Registration or eligibility to obtain within 6 months
- Geriatric Medicine experience
- Desirable: NHS geriatric medicine experience
- Experience in audit and service improvement
- UK professional registration and eligibility for sponsorship (as per job listing)
- leadership and management
- clinical governance and teamwork
- effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Geriatric medicine expertise
- acute care management
- frailty assessment and CGA initiation
Consultant in Frailty, Geriatrics & General Medicine in Ashford employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
