26 Oct
HSCNI
Northern Ireland
Branch: Antrim Hospital
Location: Antrim Hospital Site
Salary: (See job details)
Contract Type: Permanent
Opening date: 25/10/24
Closes:
Fri, 15 November 2024 @ 4:00 PM
Interview Dates: To be confirmed
Notes: The opportunity has arisen due to service expansion for the appointment of 3 x Speciality Doctors in Care of the Elderly Medicine in Antrim Area Hospital. The appointee will be joining a very dynamic and enthusiastic team who are at the forefront of innovation in Elderly Medicine. This Specialty Doctor post is intended to strengthen the role of Care of the Elderly Medicine in meeting the challenges of increasing numbers of frail elderly people presenting to secondary care services with acute and complex illness.
The Specialty Doctor will provide support to Care of the Elderly Services at Antrim Hospital. The post holder will have particular responsibility for the assessment of Care of the Elderly and Frailty patients admitted to Antrim Hospital, working closely with the Consultant Geriatricians in the management and future development of the Care of Elderly/Acute Frailty and Stroke Services. A nominated Consultant Geriatrician will monitor the appointee's general development and participation in CPD. A waiting list will be compiled for any similar Speciality Doctor posts that become available within the next 6 months.
Flexible Working
Successful applicants have the opportunity to request from the 1st day of their employment. A number of Flexible Working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations, what provisions are available depends on the role being undertaken.