Specialty Doctor (Surgical Geriatrician)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oldham Care Organisation, part of the Northern Care Alliance!

We are looking for a Specialty gradedoctor with experience in geriatric medicine to provide in-patient liaison cover within the general and colorectal surgical department at The Royal Oldham Hospital, for a fixed term contract of 1 year.

• Inpatient assessment and care of older adults admitted acutely under the surgical team, with particular focus on those with frailty, multiple co-morbidities, and acute medical issues
• Communicating with relatives and loved ones
• Support of junior doctors on the surgical wards with acute medical issues
• Cross-cover with liaison geriatricians in the vascular and orthopaedic departments

Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world’s first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.