Consultant Geriatrician

The appointments will allow annualised / blocks of GIM, both ward in-patient working and a weekly outpatient clinic (potentially moving towards a rapid access clinic). It is envisaged that all new appointments will work 2 x blocks of 7 weeks on the wards, but services and individuals may choose to work variations on this theme, depending on other specialist commitments. The general medical emergency on-call rota frequency will be reduced to 1:11 weekdays. The on-call Consultant must be available between 2200-0800 for advice and to come in if required. The evening and morning weekday ward rounds are undertaken by the Acute Physicians. Acute and GIM weekend rounds please see job plan for details. Provision of a comprehensive inpatient medical service. Responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of elderly patients. Undertake a weekly outpatient clinic and participate in the 1:11 Consultant on-call rota as agreed with appointee. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr