Care of the Elderly, Specialty Doctor
Pontypool / Pont-y-pwl, Wales, United Kingdom Temporary Care of the Elderly Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Total Shifts: 5
An opportunity is available for a Specialty Doctor in Care of the Elderly to join a supportive and forward-thinking clinical team. The post offers the chance to provide high-quality, person-centred care to older adults across inpatient and community settings, working with patients who may have complex physical, cognitive and social needs.
You will assess and manage patients admitted with acute and chronic medical conditions, including frailty, dementia, delirium, falls, reduced mobility and multiple co-morbidities. Responsibilities will include undertaking comprehensive geriatric assessments, developing and reviewing treatment plans, contributing to discharge planning and coordinating care with patients, relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will also respond to clinical deterioration, participate in ward rounds and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
The role involves close collaboration with consultants, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, social care professionals and primary care colleagues. You will support safe transitions of care and promote rehabilitation, independence and quality of life wherever possible. There may also be opportunities to contribute to outpatient clinics, specialist services, teaching, clinical audit, service improvement and the supervision of junior colleagues.
Applicants should hold full registration with the General Medical Council and have relevant experience in geriatric or general internal medicine. You will have sound clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to assess risk and make effective decisions in complex situations. Experience of multidisciplinary working, safeguarding, capacity assessment and advance care planning is desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, professionalism and a commitment to equality, dignity and shared decision-making.
This post offers a varied and rewarding workload, with access to continuing professional development and a welcoming environment in which to develop your clinical expertise. You will be expected to maintain your professional standards, participate in appraisal and revalidation processes, and contribute positively to a culture of learning, safety and continuous improvement.
Care of the Elderly, Specialty Doctor
Pontypool / Pont-y-pwl, Wales, United Kingdom Temporary Care of the Elderly Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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