Job requirements
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Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Language
able to speak and write English to the appropriate stanadard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Teaching
Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Registration
Entry on Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine via CCT (within 6 montsh of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
- Qualifications
MRCP
- Qualifications
Experience in the management of older people
- Personal Skills
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Personal Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Management & Audit
Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Management & Audit
Leadership skills
- Management & Audit
Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management & Audit
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Management & Audit
Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Management & Audit
Ability to motivate and develop the MDT, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- Knowledge & Expertise
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
- Knowledge & Expertise
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
- Knowledge & Expertise
IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Teaching
MD or PhD
- Teaching
Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
- Qualifications
MD, PhD or equivalent
- Management & Audit
Evidence of service audit or change management
- Knowledge & Expertise
NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Knowledge & Expertise
Surgical or Orthogeriatric Experience
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for the medical care of patients over the age of 65 admitted with rib fractures, head injuries, all routine traumatic non-femur fractures and select non-trauma patients. Part of the role is to provide routine cover Orthogeriatrics during leave. There is also scope within the job plan for further service development. This will be agreed with the successful candidate though it is anticipated this will involve improving patient care within the surgical directorate.
The post is based at Ealing Hospital and the post holder is expected to assist in the development of innovative Surgical Liaison service. The aim is to develop the existing service and in particular support the care of elderly patients admitted to the hospital under General Surgery. The appointee will play a key role in the development of the services and contribute to acute care of the surgical patients and provide medical support to the treatment plan and discharge planning.
Although the post is based at Ealing Hospital, there may be a requirement to work from any of LNWH Trust sites.
Job Description is pending RCP approval
Main duties of the job
Our department's aim is to enhance the health and wellbeing of our older population. We deliver a comprehensive range of services across intermediate and secondary care with particular focus on early comprehensive geriatric assessment in the acute setting.
For a full list of duties, please read the attached Job Description.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post is full time, 10PA however applicants looking to work less than full time are also invited to apply.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Surgical Liaison Physician with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Geriatric Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term - 12 months). The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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