Job Description

We are looking for someone to join our friendly, supportive team to work with and develop the Peri-Operative service based at Worthing Hospital.This has the possibility to be a hybrid position encompassing both day to day care of patients living with frailty within the Department of Medicine for the Elderly as well as working for the Surgical Department in ensuring better outcomes for those who require surgery.Main duties of the job

• Deliver local preoperative assessment and optimisation to older and frail elective surgical patients in the outpatient setting.
• Ensure 'fitness' for surgery and thus reduce late cancellations for surgery.
• Proactively identify in-patients requiring POPS input on the wards and provide timely and evidence based in-patient assessment, optimisation and coordinated management of care.
• Collaboration with current pathways including enhanced recovery programmes.
• Provide standardised, safe & effective care for older people undergoing elective and emergency surgery.
• Reduce incidence and severity of post-operative medical complications in surgical patients.
• Identify and treat post-operative medical complications early and thus reduce the impact on functional status and cognitive status.
• Utilise community services more effectively (establish relationships with intermediate care to facilitate early discharge).
• Reduce length of stay for surgical inpatients.
• Reduce readmissions.
• Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the Divisions of Medicine & Surgery educational program
• There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members working alongside POPS colleagues and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Postgraduate Medical centre including clinical audit

About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.DetailsDate posted19 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalaryxc2xa3105,504 to xc2xa3139,882 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number279-MWWTGFTCONGERI-235-DJob locationsWorthing HospitalLyndhurst RoadWorthingBN11 2DHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for further details of the main responsibilities of the the role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for further details of the main responsibilities of the the role.Person SpecificationExperience/QualificationsEssential

• oBasic medical degree
• oMRCP or appropriate
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• oHigher Degree
• oEvidence of additional qualifications, accreditation in POPS

Clinical Skills & ExperienceEssential

• oWide experience in General & Geriatric Medicine
• oComprehensive Geriatric Assessment Skills

Desirable

• oExperience and QI initiatives in POPS

KnowledgeDesirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & PlanningEssential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching SkillsEssential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification
• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Career progression & Personal attributesEssential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person SpecificationExperience/QualificationsEssential

• oBasic medical degree
• oMRCP or appropriate
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• oHigher Degree
• oEvidence of additional qualifications, accreditation in POPS

Clinical Skills & ExperienceEssential

• oWide experience in General & Geriatric Medicine
• oComprehensive Geriatric Assessment Skills

Desirable

• oExperience and QI initiatives in POPS

KnowledgeDesirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & PlanningEssential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching SkillsEssential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification
• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Career progression & Personal attributesEssential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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