About this role
Job summary
Consultant in Orthogeriatrics
1x full time vacancy available, will consider part time.
On call may be a requirement of the post and a contribution to the on call rota should be expected.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) are looking to appoint a Consultant in Orthogeriatrics to join our established team.
The Orthogeriatric Service at Harrogate District Hospital providesconsultant-ledcare for older people with frailty admitted with trauma or requiring orthopaedic surgery. The service is an integral part of the Trauma and Orthopaedic pathway and focuses onperi-operativeoptimisation, comprehensive geriatricassessmentand safe,timelydischarge.
The service is delivered by two ConsultantOrthogeriatricians, supported by Trauma Coordinators and resident doctors, working closely with Trauma & Orthopaedics, Anaesthetics, nursing teams,therapistsand community services. The Orthogeriatric team contributes to multidisciplinary working, teaching,auditand service development in support of improved outcomes for older patients.
Main duties of the job
Clinical care of older people with frailty ontheorthopaedicward.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
To activelyparticipatein both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
Optionto take part in General Medicine on-call rota
About us
The Spa town of Harrogate is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, with excellent facilities in the area for sports and outdoor activities. There is a healthy nightlife with a number of popular bars and restaurants within the town centre and the city hosts a number of annual events such as The Yorkshire Show, The Annual Flower Show and several sporting events.
Major cities Leeds and York are conveniently close. The area also offers a choice of outstanding local schools.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see job description for details of main responsibilities.
Please contact Alison France for further information in the first instance.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
CCT date or within 6 months of CCT Success in intercollegiate Speciality Examination or equivalent
Experience Essential
Significant experience of working with frail older adults in acute hospital settings Significant experience in the assessment and management of older people with complex comorbidities
Knowledge Essential
In-depth knowledge of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and its application to frail older adults with acute orthopaedic trauma, including hip fracture care
Desirable
Completed Fellowship Programme
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)