Job summary
This appointment is for a Specialty Doctor in Orthogeriatric Medicine; in Geriatric Medicine to work in the Department of Medicine.
The post provides excellent medical experience, teaching, and opportunities for learning. The post's scheduled hours conform to guidance on junior doctors' hours. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00.
The main purpose of this role will be to provide a help to the orthogeriatric consultant in the Orthogeriatric Service, working closely with the T&O department, to improve the care and outcomes for this group of patients. There is also the opportunity for the successful applicant to work in developing the fracture liaison service .
We welcome applicants who will bring innovative ways of working to the Trust.
This post may close early if we receive a high volume of interest.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a high quality service in general and Geriatric Medicine to the people of Hereford and the surrounding area. Ensure that the patients receive a high standard of care required by the best practice tariff and the National Hip fracture database.
- Medical input for the surgical team with assistance for frail patients on the surgical ward.
- To contribute in the redesigning of the fracture liaison service, providing support to the specialist nurses for osteoporosis.
- Supervision and teaching of junior medical staff in aspects of frailty.
- Participate in quality improvement and audit of patients managed by the service, including auditing of data of the National Hip fracture database.
- Communication with general practitioners, patients and relatives / carers
- Teaching of nurses, other members of the MDT and visiting medical students
- No fixed research commitment is expected, but research will be encouraged and facilities for it made available whenever possible.
- The specialty doctor accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, at the request of his/her particular consultant, in consultation, where practicable with his/her colleagues, both senior and junior.
- You must be aware of and put into practice the Health and Safety procedures relevant for each ward or department in which you are required to work, including mandatory training.
Please see further duties and responsibilities attached on the job description.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Frailty Service is based in a purpose built three-ward block comprising three inpatient wards. The Consultant Geriatricians also have responsibility for inpatients in Leominster Community Hospital and Ledbury discharge to assess beds, undertake ward referrals from other specialties, support the Front Door Frailty team based in the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (FSDEC) Unit, Virtual Ward and provide a general and movement disorders out patient service.
Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Frailty Service is based in a purpose built three-ward block comprising three inpatient wards. The Consultant Geriatricians also have responsibility for inpatients in Leominster Community Hospital and Ledbury discharge to assess beds, undertake ward referrals from other specialties, support the Front Door Frailty team based in the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (FSDEC) Unit, Virtual Ward and provide a general and movement disorders out patient service.
Please see attached job description and personal specification for further details.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- 24 months relevant experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Current ALS Certificate or equivalent
- Experience in orthogeriatric medicine
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in the management of a Geriatric Medicine caseload
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required
Desirable
- Ability to help in the development of the Fracture Liaison Service
Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles
Desirable
- Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
Desirable
- Evidence of effective teaching of medical students, doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- 24 months relevant experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Current ALS Certificate or equivalent
- Experience in orthogeriatric medicine
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in the management of a Geriatric Medicine caseload
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required
Desirable
- Ability to help in the development of the Fracture Liaison Service
Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles
Desirable
- Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
Desirable
- Evidence of effective teaching of medical students, doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.
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).
