Consultant in Orthogeriatrics

Job overview

Consultant in Orthogeriatrics

1x full time vacancy available, will consider part time.

On call may be a requirement of the post and a contribution to the on call rota should be expected.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) are looking to appoint a Consultant in Orthogeriatrics to join our established team.

The Orthogeriatric Service at Harrogate District Hospital provides consultant‑led care for older people with frailty admitted with trauma or requiring orthopaedic surgery. The service is an integral part of the Trauma and Orthopaedic pathway and focuses on peri‑operative optimisation, comprehensive geriatric assessment and safe, timely discharge.

The service is delivered by two Consultant Orthogeriatricians, supported by Trauma Coordinators and resident doctors, working closely with Trauma & Orthopaedics, Anaesthetics, nursing teams, therapists and community services. The Orthogeriatric team contributes to multidisciplinary working, teaching, audit and service development in support of improved outcomes for older patients.

Main duties of the job

Clinical care of older people with frailty on the orthopaedic ward.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.

Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).

Option to take part in General Medicine on-call rota

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description for details of main responsibilities.

Please contact Alison France for further information in the first instance.