Elderly Medicine Consultant

We are working with an NHS Trust situated in the South West of the UK who have recently undergone some additional investment to increase their medical workforce within Acute Medicine. The Trust boast an excellent record in supporting candidates with the Portfolio pathway and have successfully assisted a number of doctors with gaining specialist registration via this route. In order to support this process the Trust are offering successful candidates 2 year fixed term contracts, this can be extended if more time is required to complete the Portfolio pathway. The AMU has several distinct functions: 08.00 to 20h00 there is a shop floor AMU consultant continually reviewing patients with junior colleagues. Patients may remain within the AMU especially when it is expected that they will be discharged within 24 to 48 hours. There is 14 bedded OPAL unit There is Specialty Ownership on AMU 7/7 We work closely with our Acute GP colleagues to deliver an integrate Primary and secondary care service Postgrad and Undergraduate teaching is a large part of our roles and we have now been rated as the best trust in the best region for Postgraduate teaching. Teaching and Training The post-holder is expected to participate in the teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other clinical staff groups. The post-holder will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. Study and Training The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose, and the post-holder will be entitled to apply to the Trust’s Study Leave Committee for a contribution to funding of this activity. Research Members of the Division are encouraged to pursue approved topics of research. There are funds available within the hospital for approved studies. The use of commercial funds for ethically approved The job plan is structured around 10 PAs. 2.5 SPA non-timetabled activity during year one of appointment. After the first-year consultants are entitled to 1.5 SPA and an additional 1.0PA SPA is negotiable for specific activities and interests. DCC 8.5 PAs ward work, admin, and PMS teaching. Candidate Requirements GMC Registration Relevant NHS Experience at Senior Registrar/ Consultant level Overseas experience working at Consultant level Desire to complete the Portfolio Pathway The Trust are situated in a rural location which is popular for tourists and home to some of the most picturesque beaches in the UK. An excellent opportunity to focus on well being offering the perfect work life balance. A place where you can enjoy beautiful walks across countryside and coastline as well as the opportunity to progress your career.

We are partnered with an Acute NHS Trust based in the West Midlands who are looking to recruit Elderly Medicine Consultants for their department. Additional investment has been provided to improve their Elderly services at the Trust and within the wider community. These services include: Frailty services Orthogeriatric services improvements in current elderly services Community services including virtual wards The Trust are seeking to appoint enthusiastic individuals who want to be part of this development, experience in the above areas would be preferential. The role does attract an on call allowance with frequency of on calls listed: 1 in 20 General Medicine 1630-2130 1 in 8 Acute frailty weekends 0900-1700 This would be a fixed term contract for 2 years with the option to extend and the required support with the Portfolio pathway, the aim to offer permanent contracts upon completion of this. Key requirements for this role are listed below: GMC Registration MRCP or MRCPi in full NHS experience within Geriatrics- This can be at registrar level Experience overseas with Elderly care The Trust is situated in a historic part of the West Midlands, it benefits from having excellent transport links, approximately 45 minutes from Birmingham city centre, affordable housing, a wide network of well performing schools and all the necessary amenities.

We are delighted to be partnered with a large NHS University Foundation Trust based in the East Midlands who are looking to recruit 3 x fixed term Locum Consultants within Elderly Medicine. The Elderly Medicine Division across both sites is made up of 19 Consultants and 6 Acute Inpatient Geriatric wards. The Department has recently expanded into the community providing support to General Practice surgeries and selected care homes as part of a pilot into future community models. The department is active in teaching both medical students and at postgraduate level. There is also a developing research program, alongside regular audits and a developing set of KPI’s. The team are enthusiastic educators and enjoy supervising junior colleagues in helping them to achieve their goals, guiding them successfully through their specialist training. The division are looking for a candidate who can build on the success of current services and help develop them further in the future as they strive to make care for the frail older patients better than ever. The Proposed Job plan will consist of 8.5 PA's DCC and 1.5 SPA on average and will include General Medicine on calls. International applications are welcome, please ensure you meet the essential criteria below:   GMC Registration MRCP or MRCPi  FRCP (desirable) Experience working at a Consultant equivalent level Elderly Medicine Experience Teaching Experience The Trust are situated in the beautiful county of Derbyshire just a short distance from the peak district and situated in a very cosmopolitan city. There are excellent transport links, all the necessary amenities and a good network of well performing schools for those with young families.  

Kaizen Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with a University Hospital based in the South West of the UK who are looking to significantly expand their Acute Medicine Division. The Acute Medicine department has made significant developments in the delivery of care by a strong dynamic group of consultants and nursing staff. The division continue to see approximately 20,000 patients a year within the 51-bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU), in addition to a weekday turnover of around 30-55 patients in their dedicated Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). Currently the team consists of 12 Consultants in Acute Medicine and 37 Consultant Physicians supporting the on-call rota. Consultants in Acute Medicine do 1:12 weekend on-call. There are a further 3 Consultant Physicians who have a part time commitment to the acute medicine roster. The role is a 10 PA post with the opportunity of 2 additional PA's for development within a specialist interest. Suitable candidates must meet the below criteria: GMC Registration MRCP or MRCPi in full Experience working within Acute Medicine Experience leading departments Situated in the picturesque South West coast of the UK living in this area offers the opportunity to explore some of the best UK coastal walks and beaches. The city has good transport links, shopping centres and good educational facilities.