Consultant in Geriatrics (Acute and Community)

Clinical Responsibilities The support and further development of the initiatives within the Department of Geriatric Medicine (as described above), and the consolidation of current inpatient clinical services for older people. General Responsibilities To provide high quality health care for older patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, To respond to inpatient and outpatient referrals from other specialties To provide prompt advice for General Practitioners To participate in educational and audit meetings To meet CPD and revalidation requirements To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of leave To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy To contribute to all other aspects of the Directorate and trust affairs Medicine for the Elderly To provide a consultant-led service in the specialty To lead daily board rounds and ward rounds on relevant wards Medical Education & Teaching To supervise and teach Medical Students. To participate in formal teaching of the Medicine in Old Age Syllabus to Year 4 medical students, and acute medicine to Year 3 students. To supervise and manage trainee medical staff (in conjunction with other Consultants on the firm and in the Department) and ensure training requirements are met Continuing Professional Development 1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level 2. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice 3. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy 4. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Policy, Planning and Management 1. Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care 2. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines