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Expert senior decision-making is at the heart of successful patient care whether that is in the community, attending our ambulatory unit or following admission to the wards. If you want to make a difference to patients at the interface of primary and acute secondary care then we want to hear from you. There are opportunities for sessional AFU working, support to our virtual Frailty ward, ED in-reach and specialty input to MAU. If your skills and interests are towards inpatient care then we can work to create a job plan tailored to that: general geriatric medicine and subspecialty working are equally important in ensuring that frail patients get excellent care wherever they are admitted within the hospital.Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.Main duties of the jobPlease see the attached comprehensive advert, job description and person specification as full details of the main duties of the job role and timetable are available within this document.About usWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached comprehensive advert, job description and person specification as this contains the full details of the advertised role.Person SpecificationQualifications and Professional TrainingEssentialMRCP (UK) or equivalent.Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for geriatric medicine and general internal medicine, through either: a) Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) - or be within 6 months of completion at the date of interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community RightsDesirableRelevant higher degree (MD/PhD)Qualification in Medical EducationClinical ExperienceEssentialExtensive medical experience at registrar or consultant level competency to manage on-call emergencies at senior levelDesirableSpecial interest in orthogeriatric medicine OR Special interest in community geriatrics OR Special interest in acute frailtyManagement SkillsEssentialKnowledge and understanding of the NHS and clinical governanceExperience of working with managers to improve patient experience and service deliveryDesirableInvolvement in service development and enacting changeAbility to lead clinical servicesAudit, Research and TeachingEssentialRecent involvement in clinical audit & quality improvementUnderstanding of clinical researchUnderstanding of teaching principles for undergraduate, postgraduate and interdisciplinary learnersDesirableRelevant published papers in peer reviewed journalsInvolvement in ongoing researchExperience in teaching, Particularly a multi-professional teamEnthusiasm to develop research & educational opportunitiesPersonal AttributesEssentialAbility to lead, motivate, support and work within a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh professional and ethical standardsCommitment to continuous professional development attendance at relevant courses or meetingsRegular participation in appraisal and evidence of reflective practiceBasic computer/IT skillsDesirableProven ability to organise and prioritise workload, delegating as appropriateAdvanced communication skillsAdvanced leadership skillsWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelsAbility to balance competing pressures that come from holding multiple roles216-G2-HCE6619544-1#J-18808-Ljbffr