Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) wishes to expand and develop the existing elderly care department with the expansion of the Elderly Frailty Unit, improved cross-cover of in-patient wards and development of a dedicated non-operative trauma ward and improved stroke care. As a result of this expansion we are seeking to recruit a Speciality Doctor post to enhance the ward team.
The Trust and department are keen to ensure that the posts are as flexible and rewarding as possible and are willing to consider all reasonable requests concerning working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
The primary role of the post holder will be to support the HCE in-patient workload. The Speciality Doctor will be expected to work with the responsible Consultant Geriatrician to provide continuity of care, rapid assessment of presenting conditions, development of management plans and diagnoses and communicate these effectively to the patient and their family members. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and identify care needs for discharge. The post holder will need to demonstrate excellent communication and team-working skills, being able to liaise with nursing staff, therapists and discharge team.
There are opportunities for the post holder to participate in out-patient clinics, front door frailty, in-patient speciality reviews to other services, clinical governance activity and leadership as well as teaching and training of undergraduates.
The department welcomes and would support post holders in attaining further post-graduate diplomas in Geriatric Medicine and Education. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in audit, clinical governance reviews, including morbidity and mortality meetings and participate in the departmental educational programme.
About us
Hospital Geriatricians and their specialist interests alongside General & Geriatric Medicine:
Dr Paul Hancock Falls & bone health
Dr Tim Hall Medical education
Dr Jane Stribley Parkinson's disease, Dementia, End of life care, medical education
Dr Sarah Blayney Frontdoor frailty, medical education
Dr Mark Drake Falls & bone health
Dr Rob Philpott Orthogeriatrics, Perioperative care of older people
Dr Kat Topor Parkinson's disease, Continence
Dr Alexis Giles Frontdoor Frailty
Dr Victoria Haunton Parkinson's disease, Frontdoor Frailty, Clinical research
Associate Specialists and their interests alongside Geriatric Medicine:
Dr Humera Imran General medicine
Falls, Associate Professor of Medical Education at Peninsula Medical School, Director for Physician's Associates at UHP
Orthogeriatric Team
Dr Joanne Davies, Consultant
Dr Lori Zamfir, Associate Specialist
Community Geriatricians and their interests alongside Geriatric Medicine:
Dr Peter Burbridge Medication review, Care Home Medicine, General Medicine
Dr Lotta Harajarvi Cognitive disorders, Care Home Medicine,
Management team
Dr Kat Topor and Dr Sarah Blayney are Joint Service Line Directors.
Mrs Donna Clewer is Service Line Cluster Manager.
Mrs Juliet Richardson is Matron for HCE and Mrs Sarah Carlson is Trust Lead Nurse for Older People .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description
The primary role of the post holder will be to support the HCE in-patient workload. The Speciality Doctor will be expected to work with the responsible Consultant Geriatrician to provide continuity of care, rapid assessment of presenting conditions, development of management plans and diagnoses and communicate these effectively to the patient and their family members. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and identify care needs for discharge. The post holder will need to demonstrate excellent communication and team-working skills, being able to liaise with nursing staff, therapists and discharge team.
There are opportunities for the post holder to participate in out-patient clinics, front door frailty, in-patient speciality reviews to other services, clinical governance activity and leadership as well as teaching and training of undergraduates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description
The primary role of the post holder will be to support the HCE in-patient workload. The Speciality Doctor will be expected to work with the responsible Consultant Geriatrician to provide continuity of care, rapid assessment of presenting conditions, development of management plans and diagnoses and communicate these effectively to the patient and their family members. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and identify care needs for discharge. The post holder will need to demonstrate excellent communication and team-working skills, being able to liaise with nursing staff, therapists and discharge team.
There are opportunities for the post holder to participate in out-patient clinics, front door frailty, in-patient speciality reviews to other services, clinical governance activity and leadership as well as teaching and training of undergraduates.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING
Essential
- oMB ChB or equivalent
- oFull registration with the GMC
Desirable
- oHigher degree (MD or PhD)
- oALS
- oMRCP/MRCGP or Diploma of Geriatric Medicine
PARTICULAR SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oAbility to work independently
- oAbility to undertake Comprehensive Geriatric assessment
- oAbility to manage patients at End of Life and in Last Days of Life
- oAbility to manage patients dementia, delirium and with challenging behaviour
- oGood time management
Desirable
- oDemonstrate evidence of wide based medical knowledge.
- oAttended appropriate courses/meetings
- oClinical/Educational Supervisor Training
- oExtensive experience of Geriatric Medicine
- oAttended appropriate basic specialty courses.
RESEARCH & CLINICAL AUDIT
Essential
- oAble to conduct clinical audit.
- oAwareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to the needs of the specialty
- oCommitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- oResearch in a specialty interest or trauma.
- oPresentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings.
- oDemonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit
- oRelevant audit projects.
- oPresentations or publications in peer reviewed journals.
- oDemonstrable experience and understanding of research methodology.
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- oWell-presented CV.
- oAbility to work in a team.
- oAbility to delegate appropriately.
- oExcellent communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff, both orally and in writing.
Desirable
- oInformation technology skills.
- oAbility to lead a team
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- oWillingness to participate in management process.
- oHonest and reliable. Ability to adopt a self-critical approach to work.
- oFlexible and resilient character
Desirable
- oFormal management training.
- oPrevious experience in change management and quality improvement.
- oWider experience of NHS and regulatory systems
PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oAbility and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
Desirable
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING
Essential
- oMB ChB or equivalent
- oFull registration with the GMC
Desirable
- oHigher degree (MD or PhD)
- oALS
- oMRCP/MRCGP or Diploma of Geriatric Medicine
PARTICULAR SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oAbility to work independently
- oAbility to undertake Comprehensive Geriatric assessment
- oAbility to manage patients at End of Life and in Last Days of Life
- oAbility to manage patients dementia, delirium and with challenging behaviour
- oGood time management
Desirable
- oDemonstrate evidence of wide based medical knowledge.
- oAttended appropriate courses/meetings
- oClinical/Educational Supervisor Training
- oExtensive experience of Geriatric Medicine
- oAttended appropriate basic specialty courses.
RESEARCH & CLINICAL AUDIT
Essential
- oAble to conduct clinical audit.
- oAwareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to the needs of the specialty
- oCommitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- oResearch in a specialty interest or trauma.
- oPresentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings.
- oDemonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit
- oRelevant audit projects.
- oPresentations or publications in peer reviewed journals.
- oDemonstrable experience and understanding of research methodology.
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- oWell-presented CV.
- oAbility to work in a team.
- oAbility to delegate appropriately.
- oExcellent communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff, both orally and in writing.
Desirable
- oInformation technology skills.
- oAbility to lead a team
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- oWillingness to participate in management process.
- oHonest and reliable. Ability to adopt a self-critical approach to work.
- oFlexible and resilient character
Desirable
- oFormal management training.
- oPrevious experience in change management and quality improvement.
- oWider experience of NHS and regulatory systems
PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oAbility and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
Desirable
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).
