Kings College Hospital
Consultant Geriatrician, Interest in Peri-Operative Medicine
Kings College Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
Consultant Geriatrician, Interest in Peri-Operative Medicine
Consultant
Main area: GeriatricsGrade: ConsultantContract: PermanentHours: Part time - 5 PAsJob ref: 213-MED-DH-6642465Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustEmployer type: NHSSite: King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill)Town: LondonSalary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, excl. London Zone Allowance.Salary period: YearlyClosing: 11/10/2024 23:59King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team at Denmark Hill in a less-than-full-time post of 5PA minimum with the possibility of adding to those substantive PAs from other sources (Trust and externally). The Department of Clinical Gerontology is a dynamic department with a strong track record in delivering innovative pathways of care, high quality multi-professional training, and academic research.This post would suit both a seasoned clinician and aspiring clinical leaders holding a CCT in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine, or within six months of completing specialist training, or equivalent.This is a specific Less-Than-Full-Time substantive post intended to pair with a current consultant working Less-Than-Full-Time – both sharing a 10PA post.The post-holder will work:in our Surgical Liaison Service (also known as PROKARE), covering older adult trauma, orthopaedics, and other surgical specialties,on our Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU) and Health & Ageing Unit (HAU), and in General Internal Medicine, at weekends,occasionally, on our Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU) on weekdays.The post-holder will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Department of Clinical Gerontology (DCG) and the Acute Specialties Medicine (ASM) Care Group and contribute to teaching and training of junior staff.Main duties of the job
The Department of Clinical Gerontology provides a comprehensive service for older adults with an increasing number of sub-specialty services reflecting the increasing evidence base for quality services for this population. There are 90 specialist beds, not including stroke rehabilitation which is managed by Neurosciences currently.The Trust operates an integrated approach to General and Geriatric Medicine with a mix of generic acute medical beds but also dedicated specialty beds for the care of the more complex older adult. All older people admitted to hospital with an acute medical problem are cared for by general physicians of whom approximately 25% are geriatricians. The department has an expanding ambulatory care portfolio reflecting the varied interests and expertise of departmental staff and the needs of the local population.King’s is in a privileged position having been a key partner in developing integrated older people’s services across health and social care and the third sector in recent years. There has been a strong focus on delivering integrated care locally for older people and members of the department work with community rehabilitation, care homes, local GPs, and with our local hospital at home service. There is a heightened interest in frailty and multi-morbidity in our local population and Geriatricians contribute to community multi-disciplinary team meetings.Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD; Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.At King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust we are proud of our diverse workforce and the strength that gives us to provide compassionate care to all of our patients. We are fortunate to employ a workforce that represents the population we care for, and we celebrate the value of differences in age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex, sexual orientation and religion or belief.Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post stands within our recently expanded department. The post-holder will allow us to continue to deliver a seven-day acute frailty service and a seven-day consultant-delivered service on our inpatient wards, as well as supporting an expanded GIM consultant body to support an enhanced support to the acute medical take. Specifically with this role we are looking to maintain our Surgical Liaison Service (also known as PROKARE).The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the General Unselected Medical Take, weekend Frailty and Gerontology support, as well as the out-of-hours Gerontology telephone on-call rota. See the JD&PS for further information or contact the department leads.Outpatient activity supports the inpatient activity through targeted follow-up and contributes to the admission avoidance rapid access ‘HOT’ clinics provided by the department’s Consultant Connect service. The post-holder may have a clinic commitment in part of their job plan on taking up the post or in the future.The post-holder would be expected to play a significant role in service re-design and previous experience of introducing and effecting change and quality improvement is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to provide clinical steer to develop new clinical pathways and should be committed to embedding service and cultural change. It is envisaged that as the result of this activity and other work within the department, consultants will work increasingly across traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care as well as supporting community services and GPs.In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department with a commitment to teaching, training of junior staff, departmental efficiency, and research. There would be an opportunity for individuals with an academic track record to be accommodated within the department for this position as the department looks to expand its research portfolio in the coming years.Person specification
Registration
Full Registration with GMCName on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointmentQualifications
Full MRCPOther higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)Training and Experience
Wide experience in all aspects of peri-operative and surgical liaison medicine, and in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMCAdministration
Experience in day-to-day organisation of Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine services in a busy Teaching HospitalFamiliarity with information technology and general computer skillsFamiliar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changesManagement and Leadership
Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teamsManagement course and/or qualificationAudit and Quality Improvement
Thorough understanding of principles of medical auditMust have undertaken and completed audit projectsAudit PublicationsResearch and Publications
Experience of clinical researchPublication of relevant review articles or case reportsRelevant research experience in one or more aspects of Geriatric Medicine and General Internal MedicineTeaching
Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparationTeaching skills course/qualificationIMPORTANTCheck your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with youIf you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communicationsTo enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advertPlease provide email addresses for referees where possiblePlease review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policyAll staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.Due to a high volume of applications, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. It is therefore recommended that you apply promptlyKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate Publications
King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre WebsiteKing's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Name: Dr Oenone Poole-WilsonJob title: Clinical LeadEmail address: o.poole-wilson@nhs.netTelephone number: 020 3299 6085Additional information:Dr Mariaelena Giudici - Job Title: Clinical LeadEmail: mgiudici@nhs.netTelephone: 020 3299 6085
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Consultant
Main area: GeriatricsGrade: ConsultantContract: PermanentHours: Part time - 5 PAsJob ref: 213-MED-DH-6642465Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustEmployer type: NHSSite: King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill)Town: LondonSalary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, excl. London Zone Allowance.Salary period: YearlyClosing: 11/10/2024 23:59King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team at Denmark Hill in a less-than-full-time post of 5PA minimum with the possibility of adding to those substantive PAs from other sources (Trust and externally). The Department of Clinical Gerontology is a dynamic department with a strong track record in delivering innovative pathways of care, high quality multi-professional training, and academic research.This post would suit both a seasoned clinician and aspiring clinical leaders holding a CCT in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine, or within six months of completing specialist training, or equivalent.This is a specific Less-Than-Full-Time substantive post intended to pair with a current consultant working Less-Than-Full-Time – both sharing a 10PA post.The post-holder will work:in our Surgical Liaison Service (also known as PROKARE), covering older adult trauma, orthopaedics, and other surgical specialties,on our Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU) and Health & Ageing Unit (HAU), and in General Internal Medicine, at weekends,occasionally, on our Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU) on weekdays.The post-holder will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Department of Clinical Gerontology (DCG) and the Acute Specialties Medicine (ASM) Care Group and contribute to teaching and training of junior staff.Main duties of the job
The Department of Clinical Gerontology provides a comprehensive service for older adults with an increasing number of sub-specialty services reflecting the increasing evidence base for quality services for this population. There are 90 specialist beds, not including stroke rehabilitation which is managed by Neurosciences currently.The Trust operates an integrated approach to General and Geriatric Medicine with a mix of generic acute medical beds but also dedicated specialty beds for the care of the more complex older adult. All older people admitted to hospital with an acute medical problem are cared for by general physicians of whom approximately 25% are geriatricians. The department has an expanding ambulatory care portfolio reflecting the varied interests and expertise of departmental staff and the needs of the local population.King’s is in a privileged position having been a key partner in developing integrated older people’s services across health and social care and the third sector in recent years. There has been a strong focus on delivering integrated care locally for older people and members of the department work with community rehabilitation, care homes, local GPs, and with our local hospital at home service. There is a heightened interest in frailty and multi-morbidity in our local population and Geriatricians contribute to community multi-disciplinary team meetings.Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD; Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.At King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust we are proud of our diverse workforce and the strength that gives us to provide compassionate care to all of our patients. We are fortunate to employ a workforce that represents the population we care for, and we celebrate the value of differences in age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex, sexual orientation and religion or belief.Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post stands within our recently expanded department. The post-holder will allow us to continue to deliver a seven-day acute frailty service and a seven-day consultant-delivered service on our inpatient wards, as well as supporting an expanded GIM consultant body to support an enhanced support to the acute medical take. Specifically with this role we are looking to maintain our Surgical Liaison Service (also known as PROKARE).The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the General Unselected Medical Take, weekend Frailty and Gerontology support, as well as the out-of-hours Gerontology telephone on-call rota. See the JD&PS for further information or contact the department leads.Outpatient activity supports the inpatient activity through targeted follow-up and contributes to the admission avoidance rapid access ‘HOT’ clinics provided by the department’s Consultant Connect service. The post-holder may have a clinic commitment in part of their job plan on taking up the post or in the future.The post-holder would be expected to play a significant role in service re-design and previous experience of introducing and effecting change and quality improvement is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to provide clinical steer to develop new clinical pathways and should be committed to embedding service and cultural change. It is envisaged that as the result of this activity and other work within the department, consultants will work increasingly across traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care as well as supporting community services and GPs.In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department with a commitment to teaching, training of junior staff, departmental efficiency, and research. There would be an opportunity for individuals with an academic track record to be accommodated within the department for this position as the department looks to expand its research portfolio in the coming years.Person specification
Registration
Full Registration with GMCName on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointmentQualifications
Full MRCPOther higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)Training and Experience
Wide experience in all aspects of peri-operative and surgical liaison medicine, and in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMCAdministration
Experience in day-to-day organisation of Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine services in a busy Teaching HospitalFamiliarity with information technology and general computer skillsFamiliar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changesManagement and Leadership
Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teamsManagement course and/or qualificationAudit and Quality Improvement
Thorough understanding of principles of medical auditMust have undertaken and completed audit projectsAudit PublicationsResearch and Publications
Experience of clinical researchPublication of relevant review articles or case reportsRelevant research experience in one or more aspects of Geriatric Medicine and General Internal MedicineTeaching
Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparationTeaching skills course/qualificationIMPORTANTCheck your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with youIf you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communicationsTo enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advertPlease provide email addresses for referees where possiblePlease review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policyAll staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.Due to a high volume of applications, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. It is therefore recommended that you apply promptlyKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate Publications
King's Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre WebsiteKing's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Name: Dr Oenone Poole-WilsonJob title: Clinical LeadEmail address: o.poole-wilson@nhs.netTelephone number: 020 3299 6085Additional information:Dr Mariaelena Giudici - Job Title: Clinical LeadEmail: mgiudici@nhs.netTelephone: 020 3299 6085
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