Job Description

This is an exciting time to join the team within Moray as we continue to expand the Geriatric services in line with the needs of an ageing population.The vision for the geriatric model of care in Moray is to develop networks of expertise across secondary and primary care. In addition to providing inpatient care in Dr Gray's Hospital and supporting other specialties within the hospital, we provide collaborative care with GPs in the three community hospitals across Moray and regular multidisciplinary meetings are established with GP practices. The aim is to provide proactive, accessible and quickly reactive intervention in order to promote wellbeing and minimise unnecessary hospital admission.There are established pan-Grampian linkages to aid service delivery in some areas of care, including Movement Disorders and Stroke Medicine and there would be the opportunity to further develop Grampian wide relationships and models of care with colleagues in Aberdeen.This post will have a role within Dr Gray's Hospital and/or the community. There are opportunities to develop established services in any area of subspecialist interest you may have including Frailty at the Front Door, Acute Inpatient Care, Orthogeriatrics and Surgical Liaison, Movement Disorders, Community Hospital Rehabilitation, alternative to admission, Stroke Medicine and Community Care models.The current Geriatric team are happy to adapt to accommodate the needs and interests of any applicant. Our ambition is to provide a resilient service across community, front door and inpatient settings.We can support flexible and less than full time working. As we develop our frailty pathways, it is expected that the post holder will contribute to the out of hours work of the frailty team. There would also be the option to participate in the general medicine on call rota for post holders wishing this. If this was something that interested an applicant, there would be opportunity to explore joining the OOH medical rota.The main inpatient base is in Ward 7 Dr Gray's Hospital. The unit is supported five days a week by Nurse Practitioners and Resident Doctors, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Social Work teams. Out of hours it is supported by the on-call medical team.Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visitThose trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview. Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register can be made.We would welcome contact from potential applicants should you wish to discuss this post further. Please contact:Dr Louise Millar
Consultant Physician/Clinical Lead,
or 01343 567936.Dr Graeme Hoyle
Consultant Physician, Medicine for the Elderly,
or 01343 567988.Apply for this post by clicking the Apply button and search for the above Ref No.Closing date Sunday, 1st June 2025.CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Learn more about this companyVisit this company's hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.JobseekersBMJ CareersExplore BMJCookie Settingsxc2xa9 2014 - 2025 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply -
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