Care of the Elderly Locum Consultant

The Trust has recently introduced a Consultant Foundation Programme, led by the Medical Director and internal and external mentors, with the following aims:

Raise awareness of the new consultant's role and the importance of their impact in interacting with, leading and influencing their team

Explore how to deliver safe and effective care within a wider clinical and trust environment

Understand how to work successfully within the NHS environment, balancing targets, finance and with other agencies.

In addition the successful applicant will be well supported by the wider GEH Elderly Care team; comprising of 5 substantive consultants, two registrars, three HO's, two SHOs, four ACPs, three PAs, four clinical nurse specialists and dedicated admin support.

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. We are as flexible employers prepared to consider patterns of working that support individual needs with particular regard to supporting a healthy sustainable work life balance .

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are