Consultant Care Of The Elderly

The successful candidate is expected to participate in the unselected acute medical take rota.

The successful candidate will be also be expected to work flexibly and achieve high quality care with particular emphasis on:

implementing and achieving the targets set by NHS England for older people and frailty care and helping achieve the targets set by GIRFT

ensuring NHS Standards for Out-Patient waiting times are achieved

ensuring that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post

developing appropriate services and techniques required to meet clinical needs within available resources.

working together with colleagues to ensure effective management of inpatients, internal referrals, outpatient clinics and investigational sessions

working together with primary care colleagues to ensure effective management of community patients

participation in the education and training of medical students, doctors, and professions allied to medicine including those in primary care

demonstration of a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance

developing and maintaining robust systems for effective clinical audit in the speciality and general medicine, as appropriate

participate in developing services as indicated by recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians, NICE and specialist societies about development of a Perioperative service unit.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year's experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Essential: - MB BS or equivalent Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent; - Applicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview); - UK trained applicants are required to be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview; - Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within 6 months of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application

Desirable: - Higher Degree Participation in a management training course. Teaching Qualification

Essential: - oWide experience in all aspects of Care of Older People including orthogeriatrics / Frailty; - oEvidence of continuing personal and professional development and up to date with medical advances.; - oKnowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice; - oExperience of recent and current research/relevant publications.; - oExperience of teaching/training

Desirable: - Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine; - Completion of other courses relevant to the care of older people; - Ability to lead clinical research project; - Attendance at a 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course

Essential: - oCan demonstrate a commitment to putting patient safety at the heart of all activity

Essential: - Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships Can work well in a team Understands and values the contribution of others; - Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands. Flexible and adaptable to change. Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with people; - Is able to create a vision for the department; - Is able to lead and drive change Can help create a culture of innovation and improvement

Desirable: - Demonstration of initiated projects

Essential: - Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information Is able to influence and persuade effectively

Desirable: - Good presentation skills