Consultant in Ortho-Geriatric Medicine

This is an exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic and friendly team within the department of Geriatric Medicine at UHL. We are looking to build on our current team of 22 consultants, with a part time consultant appointment working within orthogeriatrics and surgical liaison - improving the care for older people living with frailty within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).Consultant Geriatricians also provide input into the 8 community hospitals within LLR, and the frailty virtual ward, both of which support step up and step down patients who need care closer to home.
The Older persons wards (including orthogeriatrics) are based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will work alongside medical and MDT colleagues on the ortho-geriatric wards at LRI - supported by specialty training registrars and resident doctors. This new role will develop the expansion of surgical liaison work within the Trust - initially working with older inpatients admitted under Urology with an opportunity to develop the peri operative pathways for frail older people within UHL.
For more information regarding this exciting post please see main advert., The successful applicant will work with colleagues on the ortho-geriatric inpatient base wards. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to deliver geriatric medicine education, to help train other medical staff.
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). It is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.

Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
+ high-quality care for all,
+ being a great place to work,
+ partnerships for impact, and
+ research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
+ we are compassionate,
+ we are proud,
+ we are inclusive, and
+ we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies, + To provide senior clinical decision making on a ortho-geriatric ward designed for patients not appropriate for immediate discharge or transfer. This will include consultant ward rounds & board rounds.
+ To provide clinical PA's for specialist interest outpatient services, as agreed with the service.
+ To partake in the out of hours Medical Consultant Rota for either the Acute Medical Unit (Leicester Royal Infirmary) or Clinical Decisions Unit (Glenfield General Hospital).
+ To lead on the implementation of "Red to Green" processes on the ward along with other systems to ensure appropriate and safe clinical care on the ward.
+ To supervise and train junior medical staff.
+ To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
+ To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
+ To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future
+ To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
+ To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Clinical Management Group.
+ To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust's 'Critical Incident Policy', are reported in a timely manner.
+ To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
+ To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group.
+ To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher.

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.