Consultant physician in Geriatric Medicine

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking consultant physician in Geriatric Medicine to provide clinical leadership for an integrated community approach to frailty. The role is employed by Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT), but jointly hosted by DGT and HCRG Care Group, which provide Community Services in DGS. The appointee will collaborate with local health and care system partners and services, including primary care, community services, secondary care consultants, mental health and dementia services, and the local hospice.

The role will provide expert clinical leadership, decision making, supervision, triage and care in the community, across primary and community based services, working in an integrated way with the acute frailty team.

• Providing senior clinical leadership for the continuous quality improvement and design of evidence-based community frailty services, including: workforce development; integrated care pathways, and personalised care, fostering an inclusive and collaborative approach.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership to the community hospital medical team.
• Undertaking triage, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care and care planning for complex frail patients, including onward referral where appropriate.
• Working closely with Integrated Neighbourhood Teams for Frail and Complex patients.

This will be mutually agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Directors at both DGT and HCRG Care Group after the appointee commences the post. The Job Plan represents the indicative initial weekly programme of work until it is agreed with or without changes between the appointee and the Directorate. The plan will be tailored to meet the specialist interest and accreditation competencies of the appointee, and signed by the Clinical Director.

It will be effective from the appointment start date and reviewed at 3 months and then annually following an Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan covers clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, and provides a clear schedule of commitments, including internal and external commitments. It should include personal objectives and details of the support required to fulfil the plan.

Our staff are our most valuable asset. We are committed to making staff feel appreciated, supported and included in the Trust's successes. Our mission is to be an outstanding place to work, providing the very best care for patients and excellent career opportunities for staff. Our core values and behaviours are identified by staff and embedded throughout the organisation. We support flexible working and encourage discussions about flexible arrangements where appropriate within service needs.

We have the highest CQC rating of all Acute NHS Trusts in Kent and Medway (Good). The CQC highlighted a positive culture that supported staff and created a sense of common purpose based on shared values. The Trust is a great place to work, stay, develop a career and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We are focused on innovation and improvement as part of the GSTT Healthcare Alliance, with opportunities to work across multiple specialties.

As our local population grows, we are expanding and adapting services to meet demand, continuously seeking best practice models. The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Marys Hospital for a local population of over 500,000 people. If you would like to join our innovative and forward-thinking team, we invite you to #joinourfamily.

The NHS is committed to flexible working. We offer opportunities to accommodate flexible arrangements that work for the service, the patient and the staff. Please discuss with us how flexible working could be accommodated.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Parking is limited and allocated subject to eligibility criteria and space availability. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is smoke-free; smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site.