Job summary
We are looking for a doctor who can provide expertise in Care of the Elderly & General Medicine, a substantive or 12 months fixed term contract will be considered. You will be part of a hospital & medical department currently undergoing a period of innovation and development, we are bringing all the services together within 1 department and developing our offer to provide specialist care to our older patients in inpatient settings, virtual community beds in patients homes &on an in-reach basis. The Trust is also part of the Acute Frailty Network & is currently on an improvement journey to increase & improve the care &outcomes we offer our patients within Oldham and we are currently developing the SDEC, Hot clinic and in reach to orthopedics, vascular and general surgery.
There is a significant general medical component to the job, which you will be required to contribute to. You will be involved in many aspects of elderly care including Dementia care, Acute frailty, in reach and virtual wards.
Main duties of the job
To be eligible for consideration you must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatrics & General internal medicine or a Specialist Registrar within six months of your CCT date or have equivalent experience to be entered on the GMC Specialist Registrar within six months of the interview date.
This is an exciting time of departmental expansion and we'd love to meet like-minded individuals with a drive for success and thirst for knowledge. The post is being offered at 10PAs with 1.25PA as GIM on call with opportunities for additional leadership and governance commitments.
About us
Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT Specialist Registration in GIM and Geriatrics or will obtain within 6 months of interview date, or working towards CESR, or European Community Rights
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Higher Degree in relevant Clinical or Management Subject(MD or PHD Equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Senior level managing acute elderly and general adult inpatients.
- Experience in liaison geriatrics in the form of Orthogeriatrics, surgical liaison and/or community geriatrics
- High calibre of clinical decision making
- Extensive experience in acute unselected general medicine of all age groups
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of sound financial management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT Specialist Registration in GIM and Geriatrics or will obtain within 6 months of interview date, or working towards CESR, or European Community Rights
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Higher Degree in relevant Clinical or Management Subject(MD or PHD Equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Senior level managing acute elderly and general adult inpatients.
- Experience in liaison geriatrics in the form of Orthogeriatrics, surgical liaison and/or community geriatrics
- High calibre of clinical decision making
- Extensive experience in acute unselected general medicine of all age groups
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of sound financial management.
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).