Consultant Medicine for Older Adults

NHS Lanarkshire Consultant Medicine for Older Adults based at Hairmyres Hospital

This post offers the opportunity for a committed clinician to join the University Hairmyres Hospital Consultants working within Older Peoples Services.

The main duties of this post will involve delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment as part of Acute and Interface Geriatrics. This includes Acute Receiving, Frailty at the Front Door, Hospital at Home and Intermediate Care. There will also be the option of involvement in areas of specialty interest.

The job is offered as a part time post on a 5 PA basis.

Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), medical education, research & development, acting as an appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate's professional and service requirements.

Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.

NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant Medicine for Older Adults

Additional Information for Applicants

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