Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine (Special Interest in Frailty)
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Prescot, Knowsley
Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine (Special Interest in Frailty)
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Prescot, Knowsley
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 18 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: b870566692064300953094924b8f8059
Location ref: Prescot, Knowsley
Full Job Description
This post is for a Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine. This is a whole-time fixed term post 12 months offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals., Full secretarial support, office space and a personal computer will be provided for the appointee. The Trust recognises the importance of mentoring and would encourage the appointee to participate in this activity. The Department of Medicine for Older People are very experienced in supporting new colleagues. It is a requirement of the post that the appointee comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration / licensing and participate in a formal CPD programme. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing medical education as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The appointee must also participate in regular medical audit, annual appraisal and job planning.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals. From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals. The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales. Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients