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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Geriatric Medicine to join a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care for older adults across acute and community settings in the South East region.

The post-holder will work under the direct supervision of a Consultant Geriatrician and provide inpatient care across frailty units. The role is designed to support CESR progression and offers excellent professional development opportunities in a department with a proven track record of success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient care to frail older adults across designated frailty wards and community-based units.
• Attend daily board rounds to support discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Work collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and social care teams.
• Promote safe and effective clinical handovers in line with governance frameworks.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
• Engage with CESR development opportunities, supported by a named Consultant Mentor.
• Provide teaching and supervision to Foundation Year and Core Trainee doctors.
• Support weekend services on a rotational basis (under development), with appropriate additional remuneration.

Role Description

The post offers opportunities for professional growth in a broad range of geriatric care, including:

• Acute frailty management
• Complex comorbidity optimisation and polypharmacy reviews
• Delirium and dementia management
• Falls prevention and Parkinson’s disease care (based on interest)
• Advanced care planning and end-of-life decision-making
• Participation in weekly interactive educational sessions
• Exposure to holistic MDT working and leadership development

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP or equivalent (or actively working towards completion)
• Minimum four years of postgraduate training, including at least two years in a relevant specialty

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in General Medicine and Geriatrics
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience teaching junior doctors and medical students
  Desirable:
• Evidence of service development or pathway improvement

Knowledge

Essential:

• Understanding of Clinical Governance principles
• Knowledge of legal frameworks including Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Familiarity with subject-specific competencies and leadership responsibilities

Skills

• Strong decision-making ability at senior clinical level
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to inspire and work effectively within a team
• Commitment to patient-centred care and ongoing professional development

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