Job summary
Portsmouth Hospitals
University NHS Trust are looking for a Specialist doctor to join our extremely
committed team of 18 Geriatricians and Associate Specialist. Older Persons
Medicine in Portsmouth is an expanding department that has responsibilities in
acute and community Geriatric Medicine.
The Older Persons Medicine
Department operates an acute admissions policy for patients aged 85 plus and 75
plus for people with Parkinsons. Acute care is provided at Queen Alexandra
Hospital (QAH), with daily consultant input to each ward and AMU, supported by
a full medical team including registrars, doctors in training, Speciality
Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Nurse specialists and Physician
Associate. Our current service covers acute admissions, OPM SDEC, short stay
unit, acute wards and orthogeriatrics. We also offer a range of clinics
including Rapid Access / admission avoidance and movement disorders as well as
input to local Virtual Wards. We want to expand to support liaison services
within the hospital and continue to progress our closer working with community
partners for supported discharge and admission avoidance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a Specialist Doctor working in
geriatric medicine. They will have a specialist interest in the management of
complex frail elderly patients in acute and community settings.
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is the opportunity
to enhance our developing work in OPM SDEC, acute admissions, inpatient
geriatric ward working, community work, Parkinsons, orthogeriatrics and
enhancing our liaison services. Any post can include supporting the development
of geriatric specialist services depending on the needs of the department and
desire of the applicant. Post holders are actively encouraged to participate in
service improvement projects, audits, research, teaching and clinical and
educational supervision of other members of the medical team.
The post may
include the possibility of working in the below areas:
-
Acute inpatient care on a ward at QAH supported by a multidisciplinary
team; they will work in tandem with a buddy Consultant within each ward area.
-
Participation in the Frailty Interface Team, working in the emergency
corridor providing early assessments of patients requiring unscheduled care.
Work will also include actively managing patients on our Older Persons Medicine
SDEC, supporting early discharge, admission avoidance and early senior clinical
review, supported by a dedicated specialty nursing team, geriatrics trainee SPR
and dedicated junior doctor team.
-
Supporting the Orthogeriatric service and aiming to progress support for
silver trauma
-
Supporting development of a Surgical liaison service
-
Community working including outpatient activity, virtual wards,
Parkinsons Disease Clinics and admission avoidance.
The post will
not involve stroke care or thrombolysis which is delivered by the Stroke
service.
The post will
be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, audit and
research is encouraged. The post holders will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality
service, helping to drive a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the
specialty.
We are keen
to help progress the applicant with completion of CESR.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is the opportunity
to enhance our developing work in OPM SDEC, acute admissions, inpatient
geriatric ward working, community work, Parkinsons, orthogeriatrics and
enhancing our liaison services. Any post can include supporting the development
of geriatric specialist services depending on the needs of the department and
desire of the applicant. Post holders are actively encouraged to participate in
service improvement projects, audits, research, teaching and clinical and
educational supervision of other members of the medical team.
The post may
include the possibility of working in the below areas:
-
Acute inpatient care on a ward at QAH supported by a multidisciplinary
team; they will work in tandem with a buddy Consultant within each ward area.
-
Participation in the Frailty Interface Team, working in the emergency
corridor providing early assessments of patients requiring unscheduled care.
Work will also include actively managing patients on our Older Persons Medicine
SDEC, supporting early discharge, admission avoidance and early senior clinical
review, supported by a dedicated specialty nursing team, geriatrics trainee SPR
and dedicated junior doctor team.
-
Supporting the Orthogeriatric service and aiming to progress support for
silver trauma
-
Supporting development of a Surgical liaison service
-
Community working including outpatient activity, virtual wards,
Parkinsons Disease Clinics and admission avoidance.
The post will
not involve stroke care or thrombolysis which is delivered by the Stroke
service.
The post will
be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, audit and
research is encouraged. The post holders will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality
service, helping to drive a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the
specialty.
We are keen
to help progress the applicant with completion of CESR.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed a minimum of 12 years medical (either continuous or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in geriatric and/or general medical specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist generic capabilities framework. The generic capabilities framework for the Specialist grade has been developed in partnership between the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC), the British Medical Association (BMA) and NHS Employers. It outlines the core capabilities and skills expected across all specialities for safe working practices at this senior level. The terms and conditions for the Specialist grade state that doctors will need to evidence they meet these criteria in order to successfully enter the grade.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- Full MRCP
- Speciality Certificate Examination
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by the intended start date.
- Demonstrate evidence of being able to manage/prioritise time, manage information effectively, prioritise clinical need, and organise ward rounds.
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Geriatric Medicine
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed a minimum of 12 years medical (either continuous or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in geriatric and/or general medical specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist generic capabilities framework. The generic capabilities framework for the Specialist grade has been developed in partnership between the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC), the British Medical Association (BMA) and NHS Employers. It outlines the core capabilities and skills expected across all specialities for safe working practices at this senior level. The terms and conditions for the Specialist grade state that doctors will need to evidence they meet these criteria in order to successfully enter the grade.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
- Full MRCP
- Speciality Certificate Examination
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by the intended start date.
- Demonstrate evidence of being able to manage/prioritise time, manage information effectively, prioritise clinical need, and organise ward rounds.
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Geriatric Medicine
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
