Specialist in Geriatric Medicine

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Specialist Doctor in Geriatric Medicine at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.  The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Northern General Hospital, but may be required to work at both campuses in the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with senior colleagues (at both Consultant grade and other Specialist Grades   be responsible for the provision of Geriatric Medicine.

The successful candidate will join a team of consultant geriatricians to deliver Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for acutely admitted frail older patients. They will share a general Geriatric Medicine base ward with a consultant geriatrician and lead a team of resident doctors and non-medical practitioners. They will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality and efficient care.

Resident medical staff, office accommodation and secretarial facilities sufficient for the duties of the post will be provided from within the existing resource and shared with colleagues.

Please refer to the Job Description for further duties of the post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

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