FY2 in Elderly Care

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post will predominantly involve working on Emmer Green ward, our dedicated orthogeriatric and hip fracture unit. There will also be an opportunity to work on Woodley ward, a 28 bedded Elderly care ward that provides multidisciplinary comprehensive geriatric assessment. It includes 6 side rooms prioritised for patients requiring isolation for infection control, receiving palliative care and elderly male patients to separate them from the rest of female ward.

Around 450 Hip fractures are admitted to the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust annually. The care of Hip fractures in the unit is in line with the 'Blue book' and Department of Health's Best Practice guidelines. The care has been further enhanced by the establishment of the dedicated integrated multidisciplinary Hip fracture unit from February 2015. The Hip fracture unit has a dedicated 'closer monitoring bay' for pre and post-operative patients to enhance their care and reduce any medical complications. The Clinical data is regularly submitted clinical to the National Hip Fracture Database.

Main duties of the job

Immediate Responsibilities of the Appointee

Work alongside the medical team to provide Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and ongoing care to the patients on Emmer Green or alternative Elderly Care ward

Attend Consultant and Registrar ward rounds, and review patients independently at other times.

Communicate regularly with patients and their families or GP, to obtain collateral histories, provide medical updates and agree appropriate treatment strategies.

Work alongside the multidisciplinary team, and attend relevant meetings, to help plan management, including discharges.

Be able to assess and understand patients with cognitive impairment, in line with guidance provide by the Mental Capacity Act. Contribute to capacity assessments and determination of Best Interest decisions, including liaising with families and attending meetings.

Clinical Objectives of the Department

To provide the best medical care to diagnose the underlying medical condition and improve the patient's general health

To improve patients mobility and functional independence by providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) as part of the multidisciplinary team.

About us

Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

04 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£42,008 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS1558NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please kindly contact Kate Dean (details below)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please kindly contact Kate Dean (details below)

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration

Desirable

Advanced Life Support certificate

Clinical Experience & Skills

Essential

Experience in Geriatric Medicine
Evidence of achievement of FY1 competencies at the time of application.
Experience with NHS inpatient care (including Clinical Attachment)

Desirable

Minimum 1 year NHS experience

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of experience in acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take

Desirable

Specific management of geriatric syndromes including Dementia & Delirium

Audit Management & IT

Essential

Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
Undertake audits and present data as required.
Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.

Desirable

Completion of Quality Improvement Project

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English. Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority.
Excellent Interpersonal Skills, and able to work within MDT
Accountability; ability to take responsibility and make decisions with senior support.
To work within own level of experience and escalate to seniors when appropriate.
Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration

Desirable

Advanced Life Support certificate

Clinical Experience & Skills

Essential

Experience in Geriatric Medicine
Evidence of achievement of FY1 competencies at the time of application.
Experience with NHS inpatient care (including Clinical Attachment)

Desirable

Minimum 1 year NHS experience

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of experience in acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take

Desirable

Specific management of geriatric syndromes including Dementia & Delirium

Audit Management & IT

Essential

Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
Undertake audits and present data as required.
Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.

Desirable

Completion of Quality Improvement Project

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English. Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority.
Excellent Interpersonal Skills, and able to work within MDT
Accountability; ability to take responsibility and make decisions with senior support.
To work within own level of experience and escalate to seniors when appropriate.
Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others.

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.