Senior Geriatrician: Acute Frailty & Community Care

Transformationunitgm; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Consultant in Geriatrics & Acute Frailty Medicine to join their team in Bury St Edmunds. The role includes providing high-quality care to frail older patients, leading service development, and teaching junior staff. Candidates must possess GMC registration and relevant postgraduate qualifications. This position not only emphasizes clinical excellence but also promotes innovative approaches to frailty care to enhance patient outcomes. Situated in a charming town, this post offers a chance to impact community health substantially.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Focus on innovative healthcare practices

Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC specialist registers in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Experience in a geriatric subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic medical care to frail older people.
• Develop geriatric medicine services.
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students.
• Participate in clinical governance and audit.

Skills

Clinical training in General/Geriatric Medicine

Communication skills in English

Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams

Teaching clinical skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Higher postgraduate degree (MD, PhD, etc.)

Job description

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Consultant in Geriatrics & Acute Frailty Medicine to join their team in Bury St Edmunds. The role includes providing high-quality care to frail older patients, leading service development, and teaching junior staff. Candidates must possess GMC registration and relevant postgraduate qualifications. This position not only emphasizes clinical excellence but also promotes innovative approaches to frailty care to enhance patient outcomes. Situated in a charming town, this post offers a chance to impact community health substantially.