Consultant in Geriatric & General Medicine *Welcome Bonus 12K*Join to apply for the Consultant in Geriatric & General Medicine *Welcome Bonus 12K* role at Candino CAJob SummaryOffers are open for two enthusiastic and passionate candidates to join the department of Older People's Medicine at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North East Essex foundation trust as a substantive consultant. Full time, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. It is an exciting time to join the trust as we plan the roll out of Epic - our new electronic health record in 2025.This forward thinking and innovative department is developing services that begin in the heart of the community. We care for patients in their home using the virtual ward, and through the whole span of their journey within the acute hospital - from specialist assessment in the emergency department to seamless specialist care in our frailty assessment base and our short stay frailty unit.There has never been a more exciting time to join our team and work with us to develop services to meet the needs of our older population, enabling them to age well and with dignity in an ever-changing landscape. We don't believe in always doing the same things and we welcome individuals who can bring new ideas and thoughts to the table.Our Enhanced Welcome package includes an additional £12,000 and relocation costs to thank you for choosing to work at our trust and your new journey with ESNEFT.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will share a complex Older Peoples Ward with a colleague and will be responsible for 14 inpatients. This is supported by a team of juniors - middle grade, CMT and FY1 doctors. Ward cover will involve a daily consultant led board round, regular ward rounds and time for relatives meetings as well as monthly clinical governance meeting. The post holder will be expected to provide appropriate clinical leadership to the progressive, innovative multidisciplinary ward team, in conjunction with the other consultant and ward sister.This post includes 2 Frailty Assessment sessions per week, this involves seeing up to 4 patients with the specialist nursing, pharmacy and therapy team in the Frailty Assessment Base for a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, we have access to dietitian, community therapy and REACT. There will be a share of covering the "hot phone" this is a mobile phone which enables any GP or community therapist to phone for advice, currently this is 2 - 8 calls a day and is part of the FAB session. The number of FAB session per week can be altered to accommodate the sub-specialty interest of any successful candidate. For example - Movement Disorder, Falls, Surgical Liaison, Interface Geriatrics and Frailty. The other aspect of the job will be joining a consultant colleagues covering 14 patients on one of our Older People's Wards (complex short stay frailty unit), supported by an SpR, CMT and two FY1 doctors.About UsWe are at a very exciting time at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust as our £150 million development programme takes shape. Over the next five years, we are changing the landscape of care, bringing additional and improved services to the 1 million people we serve in Suffolk and North East Essex.At our Ipswich hospital site, we are in the process of building a state-of-the-art Urgent Treatment Centre, co-located with a new Emergency Department which is due to open in Summer '24. We have a new Acute Medical Same Day Emergency Care unit, co-located with our Medical Emergency Assessment Unit, a recently built Acute Respiratory Care Unit and newly opened new Surgical Assessment Unit. We have an award-winning Frailty Assessment Base, linking directly with our virtual ward programme and community teams, including a comprehensive set of admission avoidance services within our integrated primary and secondary care system. Over the past couple of years, we have also heavily invested in our ward refurbishment programme; ensuring maximised ward specialty adjacencies, refurbishments to include dementia friendly and additional ward areas created to support seasonal pressures.We have a simple philosophy: Time Matters. Time matters for our patients, their families and our staff. By focusing on time, we can remove unnecessary stress and frustration - giving our patients a better experience and to make sure you have more time to care and make the most of your skills.Date posted: 20 March 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 432-MI2630Job locations: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PDJob responsibilitiesAs part of a major investment programme, at Ipswich Hospital, agreement has been given for a significant investment to deliver a truly transformative model for management of inpatient medical and older persons care. This model has been designed collaboratively by our consultant leads across acute medicine, older peoples services and medical specialties. It aims to deliver:Appropriately resourced 7-day consultant workingStrengthened GIM rota, improving rotas and providing a better balance of workload across each day of the week; reducing the burden on clinicians associated with Medical Take by reducing the frequency and bolstering the post-take supportInnovation in patient care and service delivery, allowing the right patient, to see the right clinician, at the right time (7 days per week), ensuring patients are managed from the outset, on the most appropriate ward for their condition(s).Early access to specialist adviceOverall, to deliver greatly improved quality of care for our patients whilst supporting a long-term, sustainable set of consultant job plansThe Post-holder Will:Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of careWork with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelinesDevelop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&ECollaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary careOffer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary teamClinical ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities are:General responsibilities including participation in Consultant on call rotaSpecialist ClinicsOutpatient clinicsOperating: as per specialtyTeachingOther care of inpatients or outpatientsClinical and other administration as required by agreementTeaching and training of junior staff and undergraduatesParticipation in Clinical GovernancePerson SpecificationProfessional QualificationEssentialMRCP or equivalentInclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatrics and General (Internal Medicine) or within six months of expected date of CCT (or be eligible for entry onto these registers within 6 months of application)Evidence of completion of higher specialist trainingDetailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this postAbility to take on independent clinical responsibility whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary teamAbility to organize and manage staff and resources effectively and prioritise complex demandsFlexible and co-operative approach to colleagues and team membersDesirableTraining in appraisal techniquesPostgraduate diploma or higher degreeEvidence of participation in research and publications in peer reviewed journalsManagement training programmePost Graduate Certificate in medical education or equivalentKnowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implicationsEvidence of subspecialist interestFull Driving Licence and regular access to a carDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsEmployer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PDEmployer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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