Community Frailty Consultant

Job title:

Community Frailty Consultant

Company

NHS

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Community Frailty Consultant to lead and deliver high-quality care across Brent and Harrow.This pivotal role provides clinical leadership for the Urgent Care Response Teams (Rapid Response), Enhanced Care Home Team (ECHT), Integrated Case Management (ICM), and Falls Services. You will be the clinically accountable clinician, working with multidisciplinary teams to prevent hospital admissions, manage complex cases, and deliver seamless, patient-centred care.You will be responsible for delivering excellent clinical outcomes, taking accountability for patient care, and providing guidance and leadership.Your structured weekly schedule will balance clinical responsibilities and management duties, allowing for efficient time management while prioritising high-quality care.We are proud to offer a supportive environment where your skills and leadership can thrive.If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking clinician with a passion for community healthcare and frailty management, we would love to hear from you.To be considered for this role, you must be a fully registered member of the General Medical Council with a current license to practice. You should be on the Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine or within six months of obtaining your Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.Main duties of the jobAs a Community Frailty Consultant, you’ll be responsible for delivering excellent clinical outcomes, taking full accountability for patient care, and providing guidance and leadership to the Urgent Care Response team. This role also involves ensuring the integration of services across Brent and Harrow, two ethnically diverse boroughs with growing populations.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:Lead innovative services that improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital admissions.Work with diverse populations in Brent and Harrow, contributing to community health and wellbeing.Collaborate with skilled multidisciplinary teams and health and social care partners.Be part of a Trust that values professional development, collaboration, and quality care.About usJust as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefitsDate posted20 January 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number824-ONW-6929277Job locationsSudbury Centre for Health and Care, Vale FarmLondonHA0 3UGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience requiredPerson SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential

• Education/Qualification: MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (or equivalent) full registration with GMC
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register (via CCT/CESR/ECR)
• Inclusion on a PCT performers list

Desirable

• Education/Qualification: Higher degree (MSc, MD, or PhD) or equivalent, Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians.

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in care of the elderly, and A&E/urgent care settings

Desirable

• Experience in managing frailty, acute disease, and chronic conditions such as heart failure, COPD, dementia, and depression.

Skills & KnowledgeEssential

• Ability to work under pressure and manage demanding workload.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, adhere to confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Flexible, caring and empathetic
• Aware of needs of patients, relatives and carers
• Ability to handle change and unexpected urgent requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community support services and interest in maintaining patients in the community through the biopsychosocial model.

Key AttributesEssential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and efficiently oversee multiple medical teams in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and external stakeholders

Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential

• Education/Qualification: MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCP (or equivalent) full registration with GMC
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register (via CCT/CESR/ECR)
• Inclusion on a PCT performers list

Desirable

• Education/Qualification: Higher degree (MSc, MD, or PhD) or equivalent, Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians.

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in care of the elderly, and A&E/urgent care settings

Desirable

• Experience in managing frailty, acute disease, and chronic conditions such as heart failure, COPD, dementia, and depression.

Skills & KnowledgeEssential

• Ability to work under pressure and manage demanding workload.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, adhere to confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Flexible, caring and empathetic
• Aware of needs of patients, relatives and carers
• Ability to handle change and unexpected urgent requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community support services and interest in maintaining patients in the community through the biopsychosocial model.

Key AttributesEssential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and efficiently oversee multiple medical teams in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and external stakeholders

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:27:41 GMT

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