GP with Specialist Interest in Frailty/ Virtual Ward inHarrogate inHarrogate PUBLISHED
THU 21 NOV 2024
Additionally, the role includes active participation in clinical governance, audit processes, and continuing medical education (CME). This position is designed to strengthen the existing medical coverage, which is currently supported by two consultants, ensuring robust and consistent care for patients living with frailty in the community.
This 0.8 wte post is a replacement post for the Hospital at Home Service (virtual ward) which has been in place for almost 12 months and is proving to be of significant benefit to both patients and the local system.
Providing more acute care for patients safely and conveniently in their own homes is at the forefront of national frailty service design. The post holder will primarily be working within our developing 'Hospital at Home' service, providing acute medical care at home for older people living with frailty as an alternative to hospital admission. This post is in addition to existing medical cover provided by two consultants and will allow for more robust and consistent cover
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to support and help to provide a comprehensive Geriatric Service within the Trust
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients in their own place of residence.
Assisting with teaching, training and assessment of junior staff and medical students, nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
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Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
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