Summary: The role of Orthogeriatric and Surgical In Reach Geriatric Consultant involves providing specialized care for older patients undergoing surgery at the Royal Oldham Hospital. The consultant will work within a dynamic team to enhance geriatric medicine services, focusing on peri-operative care, dementia care, and acute frailty. This position offers opportunities for leadership and governance while supporting flexible working arrangements. The role is part of a broader initiative to improve care outcomes for older patients in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management, and treatment for complex geriatric medicine needs.
• Act as an expert resource for medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.
• Champion high-quality medicine for older people locally and regionally.
• Complement and develop existing services through specialist knowledge.
• Contribute to general medical care as required.
• Engage in the development of inpatient settings and virtual community beds.
• Participate in the Acute Frailty Network and improvement initiatives.
• Support mentoring and development for junior staff and colleagues.

Key Skills:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practice.
• Specialist registration for Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine or nearing CCT.
• Experience in peri-operative care for older patients or orthogeriatric services.
• Strong leadership and governance skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Oldham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Healthcare