As a Specialist in Elderly Medicine, you will be responsible for providing medical care to elderly patients, addressing their unique healthcare needs and promoting their well-being. Your role will involve geriatric assessments, diagnosis, and the development of personalized treatment plans. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including geriatricians, nurses, therapists, and social workers, to ensure holistic and patient-centered care. Geriatric medicine is an excellent way for international doctors to enter the NHS system, as it is well-aligned with general internal medicine overseas. If you have a special interest in elderly care, and a wide range of experience in medicine, then this job position is perfect for you.

Main Duties:

• Supporting the care of the elderly inpatient wards
• Managing outpatient areas, frailty, and community work
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team, working alongside nurses, therapists, and practitioners from other specialties to ensure the holistic care of elderly patients.
• Participate in teaching and education schemes of junior doctors and colleagues.
• Carry out audit responsibilities.
• Work within the framework of policies and procedures relevant to medical staff.

The Hospital:

The hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the local community. The hospital's geriatric department specializes in caring for elderly patients, aiming to address their unique healthcare needs and improve their quality of life. There are multiple medical wards providing care to the elderly patients, including wards in the acute stroke unit, and acute frailty areas. The department offers comprehensive geriatric assessments, personalized care plans, and a multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare professionals like geriatricians, nurses, therapists, and social workers. Services may include rehabilitation for functional recovery, falls prevention programs, dementia and cognitive care, and specialized support for palliative and end-of-life care. The department's focus on providing outstanding care for older individuals contributes to its vital role within the medical services. The geriatric department is looking to restructure its Care of Elderly bed base to include a short stay frailty area, and there is also a Stroke Unit, which can provide experience in stroke management and offer clinical sessions in Stroke if you are interested. The department offers outpatient care for falls, incontinence, Parkinson's disease, and more.

The location:

This charming town has both a city and country atmosphere that makes it a great place to live. The area around it is beautiful, with lovely countryside, hills, and green spaces for outdoor activities like hiking and picnics. The town has a rich history from its industrial past, which you can see in its old buildings and museums. It is well-connected to nearby cities like Sheffield, Leeds, and Manchester, so it's easy to travel around. Leeds Bradford Airport is also only an hour away, so you will have excellent connections with the rest of the UK and the world. The cost of living is much cheaper than other areas of the UK, and there are good schools and healthcare facilities. You'll find plenty of sports and leisure activities here, and the town center has many shops and restaurants to explore. Overall, the town offers a balanced and welcoming lifestyle that attracts many people looking for a cozy and connected community in the UK.

Requirements:

To apply for this position, you will need the following:

• Full MRCP (or equivalent).
• GMC registration with a license to practice
• Wide range of experience in general medicine

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.