Job summary
An amazing opportunity has arisen within the Emergency & Medicine Division of North West Anglia Foundation Trust, for the ideal candidate to be part of the Geriatric/ Medicine for Older People service specialising in Acute Frailty.
This post in time will develop into a cross site position however, primarily based at Peterborough City Hospital services are currently reflected cross site and may require flexibility of working whilst supporting all teams within the Clinical Business Unit.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the interface between primary and secondary care managing frail older people. We are looking for a team player who can embrace new ways of working and take an active lead in the development of Older Persons Services. Applicants wishing to work part time will be considered
About us
We are delighted that you are interested in a role at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. It is an exciting time for the Trust as we grow along with the 700,000 population we serve.
Now as a larger Trust, we offer an exciting expansion of opportunities to new applicants across three hospitals. We are a busy Trust, with just over 6,000 staff and a 450-strong team of volunteers helping patients and visitors.
We continuously strive to ensure our patients receive the right care, first time, every time.
As for living in the area, there is a wealth of choice with city living, small towns and villages all within reasonable commute to the hospitals. There are excellent schools and a wide variety of social and leisure activities to choose from.
So if you are looking to develop your career and want to do so in an environment which is challenging and growing we would encourage you to look further into a future with NWAngliaFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance and development of Medicine for Older People services within the Trust to the highest standard.
To share with multidisciplinary colleagues the responsibility of delivering high quality care in Geriatric Medicine in community and inpatient settings.
Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, nurses and other professionals allied to medicine.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME) and commitment to revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance and development of Medicine for Older People services within the Trust to the highest standard.
To share with multidisciplinary colleagues the responsibility of delivering high quality care in Geriatric Medicine in community and inpatient settings.
Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, nurses and other professionals allied to medicine.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME) and commitment to revalidation.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Qualifications MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP membership
- Extensive training and experience in General internal medicine as well as Geriatric medicine
Desirable
- Higher qualification (e.g. MD, PhD)
- Evidence of ability to pursue independent research
- Evidence of successful implementation of new working patterns/methods
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Qualifications MB ChB/MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP membership
- Extensive training and experience in General internal medicine as well as Geriatric medicine
Desirable
- Higher qualification (e.g. MD, PhD)
- Evidence of ability to pursue independent research
- Evidence of successful implementation of new working patterns/methods
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).
