Overview
The Trust has excellent postgraduate and research facilities, supports study leave for CPD and aids with funding up to an agreed limit. WWL NHS Foundation Trust is an Associated Teaching Hospital of the Edge Hill University. We also provide training for two Specialist Registrars as part of the Northwest Training rotation which includes an integrated MSc course in Elderly Care medicine. The needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are equally committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams, therefore your contribution will be highly valued.
WWL is a trauma centre which offers comprehensive trauma and Orthopaedic services including Upper limbs (hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow) and Lower limbs (pelvis, hip, knee, ankle and foot). The majority of acute trauma work takes place at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI) in Wigan.
Responsibilities
- Contribute expertise in Acute Comprehensive Geriatric Medicine and subspecialties including Stroke Medicine, Orthogeriatrics and Frailty Services.
- Participate in the formation and management of a team of 6 consultants and support a multidisciplinary team consisting of Associate Specialist, Specialist Registrars, CMT/GPST and FY doctors.
- Provide general care and specialist clinics dedicated to Stroke, TIA, Falls, Parkinsons disease and Dementia, as well as one‑stop TIA clinic with same‑day carotid Doppler scanning and CT/MR scan service.
- Engage in proactive case management including advance care planning and community support alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Community matrons.
- Attend regular MDT meetings, community clinics/visits and care home visits.
- Commit to audit, clinical governance and continuous professional development.
- Teach and train junior medical staff and other health professionals.
Qualifications
- Full GMC licence to practice with an MB ChB or equivalent.
- MRCP or equivalent certification.
- Experience in Audit and its role in Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of proactive, self‑motivated behaviour and ability to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to the development of Acute Medical services within the Trust.
- Ability to work flexibly within the NHS framework.
Benefits
- Flexible working options subject to eligibility criteria.
- Support for study leave, CPD and training, including an integrated MSc course in Elderly Care medicine.
- Comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic service exposure.
- Opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest within Elderly Care through in‑house training and relevant CPD activities.
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