• Job Description

  Req#: C9344-25-0577?language=en&page=841&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The post holder will be a part of our team, ensuring and patient that the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework for Frailty and Geriatric Medicine and relevant NICE guidance are provided to patients.

  We are seeking a consultant in Frailty to be a robust part of our emergency department and frailty assessment unit alongside our other consultants.

  This will lead away from age related services towards an acute frailty service. Alongside this is an agreement to further implement an Acute Physician led AMU model supported by specialty in reach rotas. As part of this it is planned to change HCOOP referral from an age criterion to a frailty one.

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for dynamic and motivated Elderly Care Consultants to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. The successful candidates will join other substantive Consultants in providing the highest quality care possible for older patients in Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet.

  About us

  We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

  We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

  Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/

  We also offer removal expenses, up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata where applicable)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  344-4328CONQEH-S

  Job locations

  QEQM Hospital

  Margate

  CT9 4AN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

  Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

  *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

  Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

  *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

  Person Specification

  Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in Frailty and Emergency Department Pathways

  Qualifications & Training

  Essential

  • Professional qualifications
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date

  Desirable

  • Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine

  Clinical Governance

  Essential

  • Experience in Audit
  • Experience in service improvement

  Personal/professional attributes

  Essential

  • Adheres to GMC code of conduct
  • Upholds Trust Values

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites

  Person Specification

  Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in Frailty and Emergency Department Pathways

  Qualifications & Training

  Essential

  • Professional qualifications
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date

  Desirable

  • Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine

  Clinical Governance

  Essential

  • Experience in Audit
  • Experience in service improvement

  Personal/professional attributes

  Essential

  • Adheres to GMC code of conduct
  • Upholds Trust Values

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  QEQM Hospital

  Margate

  CT9 4AN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  QEQM Hospital

  Margate

  CT9 4AN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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