Consultant Physician in Care of the Older Adult

Consultant Physician in Care of the Older Adult Overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust is seeking two Consultant Physicians in Care of the Older Adult to join their expanding department at The Princess Royal Hospital. These positions are designed to enhance the department’s capabilities in managing acute frailty and short-stay wards across the Trust.

The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to frail older patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that care is provided in the most suitable environments. The role emphasizes the importance of community partnerships to facilitate care closer to home and reduce hospital admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical care for frail older patients in various wards.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Utilize community services to minimize hospital admissions.
• Maintain advanced clinical skills for managing acutely ill patients.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Engage in outpatient clinic work and develop new services.
• Participate in leadership roles and be open to cross-site working.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP accreditation or equivalent experience.
• Full registration and license to practice with the GMC.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR.
• High standard of clinical skills in Geriatric Medicine.
• Comprehensive experience in general medicine and Geriatric Medicine.
• Special interest in a subspecialty of Geriatrics.
• A Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant area is desirable.

Benefits

• Salary between £113,565 and £150,569 per annum.
• Permanent full-time contract.
• Participation in an out-of-hours call rota.
• Annual job plan review for alignment with personal and service objectives.

Applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are encouraged and will be considered alongside all other candidates.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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