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Join to apply for theLocum Consultant Geriatric Medicinerole atNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theLocum Consultant Geriatric Medicinerole atNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. NHS Locum Consultant in Elderly MedicineFull time or Job shareNorthampton General Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Consultant in Geriatric Medicine to join and help develop the successful service that the Trust provides. This is an exciting opportunity for the new team member to join our well located DGH at a time when the department is changing practice throughout the hospital. We are looking to develop new areas of working so candidates with special interests will be accommodated and supported as much as possible.This is an exciting time for Northampton General Hospital as we are establishing a service for frail elderly patients on Emergency Medical assessment unit. Current service consists of two Specialist Nurses for Elderly Medicine to carry out Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment within 24-hours of admission to Medical assessment units. They are supported by dedicated sessions of trust grade Registrar and a consultant Geriatrician. They identify suitable patients for multidisciplinary team assessment on two admission units to enable prompt and safe discharges. This service also identifies appropriate patients for 2 short stay elderly wards which are managed by Geriatricians.Duties & Responsibilities OF Clinical RoleTo participate in the future development of Elderly medicine services for the Trust with a particular emphasis on the development of the front end frailty pathway. To provide input into medical student education for Leicester undergraduates on the diagnosis and management of medical emergencies To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate training and nurse training on the unit To participate in the Department of Medicine meetings and have a representative on the Directorate management Board To ensure good practice by regular audit and review of incidents with the clinical team and take forward lessons learnt To link in with the directorate clinical governance meetings and contribute to lessons learnt from incidents and complaints To take part in the on call medical rota The appointee will link with all the acute physicians involved in the admission of elderly patients and the consultant Psycho-geriatrician who is also a member of the CECS. The consultant will be expected to join the on call rota for acute medical admissions to the emergency units.Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence ValuesCompassion Accountability Respect Integrity CourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr swapnil Jathar Job title: Clinical Lead for Geriatric Medicine Email address: s.jathar@For any further information please contactClaudette ShapcottGM for Elderly Medicine, Outpatients and Stroke07775 010366 Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Medical Consultant” roles.England, United Kingdom $260,000 - $260,000 3 weeks ago Northampton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Clinical Research Fellow in Translational OncologyNorthamptonshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Accredited Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)/Trainee RPADirector of Medical, Pharmacovigilance and Early DevelopmentEngland, United Kingdom $260,000.00 - $260,000.00 3 hours ago Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Consultant Clinical or Forensic PsychologistNorthampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Locum Consultant - Clinical Radiologist IRWatford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Consultant Clinical or Forensic PsychologistNorthampton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Lead Consultant Clinical or Forensic PsychologistNorthampton, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Strategic Marketing & Communications LeadSharnbrook, England, United Kingdom 9 hours ago Redefining Recovery After Brain Injury – Join Us as Consultant Psychiatrist in Secure ABI CareNorthampton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Watford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago SAP S/4HANA Process Purchase to Pay ConsultantClinical Pharmacist, Dispensary and Inpatient ServicesNorthampton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Medical Science Liaison – Northern EuropeNorthamptonshire, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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