Consultant Geriatrician – Acute Frailty
Welcome Bonus £12,000 and relocation costs included to thank you for joining the East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust.
Job Summary
Offers are open for an enthusiastic and passionate candidate to join the Department of Older People's Medicine at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust, as a substantive consultant. Full‑time, part‑time and flexible working opportunities are considered.
The department is rolling out the Epic electronic health record in 2025 and is developing services that start in the community – virtual ward care, specialist assessment in the emergency department and seamless care in the frailty assessment base. The role is patient‑centred and underpinned by specialist geriatric assessment expertise.
Main Duties
* Run ward rounds on the virtual ward supported by a Staff Grade doctor or SpR, acting as clinical supervisor for the junior team and leading daily consult‑led board rounds via TEAMS.
* Work on the Emergency Department FIT team: complete frailty assessments at the ‘front door’ and cover two sessions per week, with timetable variation and cross‑cover.
* Support REACT services and liaise with the Dementia Intensive Support Team, social services and the Red Cross for short‑term deterioration.
* Manage the ‘hot phone’ for GP or community therapist queries and coordinate direct transfers from ED requiring specialist assessment.
* Participate in the GLINT (Geriatric Liaison to the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams) clinic, moving falls assessments into local teams.
* Possibly join the general medicine on‑call rota (1 of 8 weekends, 12‑hour shift in the Emergency Assessment Unit and overnight availability from home).
Person Specification
Essential
* Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatrics or within six months of expected CCT (or eligible for entry within 6 months).
* MRCP or equivalent.
* Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
* Expert clinical opinion on acute medical emergencies, rehabilitation and intermediate care.
* Teaching and training skills for junior doctors.
* Ability to manage risk and end‑of‑line decisions.
* Full driving licence and regular access to a car.
Desirable
* Training in appraisal techniques.
* Postgraduate diploma or higher degree.
* Knowledge of national agendas affecting the NHS.
* Evidence of driving change through audit work.
* Management training and experience.
* Training in teaching human‑factor skills.
* Living within a 10‑mile radius of the hospital.
Salary and Contract
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full‑time, part‑time or flexible working.
Working Pattern
Full‑time, part‑time, flexible.
Location
Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD.
Employer Details
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD. https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
Additional Information
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
* Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further information is available at the UK Visas and Immigration website.
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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