Specialist Doctor in Geriatric Medicine

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. The post will complement our existing consultant workforce, and individuals will work cross-site, but the successful applicant will work predominantly at either Pinderfields or Dewsbury Hospital. The Elderly Department within the Trust consists of 16 substantive Consultants. The Department is supported by Specialist Registrars, Trust Grade doctors, Core Medical Trainees, GP VTS Trainees, foundation doctors and Physician Associates. The post being offered to complement the existing workforce., Clinical responsibilities will include: Ward rounds and attendance at dedicated MDT meetings Provision of specialist opinion Participation in outpatient or virtual clinics or home visits Participation in teaching and training Regular audit, data collection and quality improvement work to ensure ongoing improvements in the care of frail older people occurs. Maintain overview of all ward patients Actively participating and facilitating discharges on the ward Support and supervise junior doctors on the ward. Liaise with Same Day Emergency Care ANPs if necessary. Contribute to the electronic and verbal handover of patients Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and
wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.