Specialty Doctor in Frailty

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor with an interest in Frailty to join our existing Frailty multidisciplinary team. The post will be based on our Acute Frailty ward, carrying out comprehensive geriatric assessments on frail older patients., The successful applicant will work alongside 3 consultant geriatricians on our 38 bedded Acute Frailty ward, providing timely comprehensive geriatric assessment and working with the Acute Frailty multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe discharge home. The team includes experienced nursing staff, Resident doctors, Physician Associates, Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists along with a case manager and Frailty Pharmacist.

The post will also include some outreach into the Emergency Department to ensure prompt assessment of frail patients identified as requiring admission.

The post is suitable for a physician with at least 4 years post-qualification experience (able to work at IMT3 level or above), and an interest in care of frail older people. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, experience of multidisciplinary teamworking and a holistic view of patient care.

The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to a population of 250,000 residents across Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney, as well as to the many visitors who come to this part of East Anglia.