Consultant in Geriatrician with Interest in Movement Disorders

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and forward-thinking Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with a special interest in Movement Disorders to join our innovative team. This post will primarily be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), with potential cross-site working at Bassetlaw and Mexborough Hospitals

The Successful applicant will lead the continued delivery and development of Movement Disorders and Geriatric Medicine services across inpatient wards, the Frailty Assessment Unit, and outpatient clinics. Depending on interest, the role may also include working across the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and Virtual Wards.

Main duties of the job

o Provide excellent, frailty-focused medical care for older people across acute inpatient wards including input into the Frailty Assessment Unit.

o Develop and deliver Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) for frail and complex patients

o Ensure pro-active, safe and timely discharge to avoid unnecessary and harmful hospital stays

o Work and develop Movement Disorders services across Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough.

o Develop innovative practices in patient management, focusing on embedding high-quality care, minimising risk and promoting a safe working culture

o Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and service development within the department

o Support education and training of resident doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Medical Students, as well as wider health professionals.

o Provide clinical leadership, as a senior team member

o Lead and mentor the multidisciplinary team including resident doctors and ACPs

o Participate in service planning and implementation of best practice

o Maintain own competence and professional skills and engage in the appraisal process

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.