NHS

0116 - Consultant in Care of the Elderly - Specialising in Frailty

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Barnsley, S75 2EP

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing frailty service at Barnsley Hospital, with a strong emphasis on Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), multidisciplinary working, and integrated care across the Barnsley place and wider Integrated Care System.

The role offers flexibility, strong team support, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to how care is delivered for older people living with frailty.

Why Join Barnsley?

This post offers:

  • A well-established Frailty SDEC service with opportunity to shape its ongoing development
  • A supportive and approachable consultant team with flexible job planning
  • Strong links with community services, virtual ward and intermediate care pathways
  • Opportunities to contribute to integrated frailty pathways across health and social care
  • A realistic and sustainable approach to workload
  • Excellent opportunities for teaching, supervision, research and quality improvement work

This role is particularly suited to those who enjoy front door frailty, ambulatory care and MDT working.

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