Overview
In this role you will lead and develop frailty-focused care within a dedicated assessment unit and age-related inpatient services. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, integrated geriatric care and service improvements. You will balance acute frailty work with ward-based responsibilities and contribute to professional development, governance, and teaching. This is an opportunity to shape frailty pathways within an NHS hospital and collaborate across departments to transform care for older patients.
Responsibilities
- Lead care for patients in the Frailty Assessment Unit and Hayes ward alongside a consultant colleague
- Participate in on-call emergency medical rota (approx. 1:21) with defined on-site and on-call hours
- Support service development, audit, and personal CPD as part of the job plan
- Undertake administrative duties for patient care and departmental running
- Develop an area of clinical special interest in Geriatric Medicine aligned with service needs
- Provide leadership and supervision within a multidisciplinary team
- Ensure continual care quality and proper functioning of the department
- Contribute to teaching and training across undergraduates, postgraduates, and nursing staff
Key requirements
- MRCP in Acute Medicine - Subspecialty (essential)
- Experience in audit and service development with measurable outcomes
- Teaching, training, and assessment experience
- Clinical governance/quality improvement experience
- Leadership and management skills per NHS Leadership Framework
- Ability to lead and manage complex systems and resources
- Motivation to contribute to strategy and drive change
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and supervise others
- leadership
- teamwork
- communication
- basic IT skills (email, presentations)
- clinical audit and governance processes
- data handling and reporting for service improvement
Consultant in Elderly Medicine - Hayes Ward (8.75PAs) 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.
