Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated General Practitioner to join our Frailty Team working as an integral part of our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting time to be considering joining Oldham care organisation, we are looking to significantly increase our senior medical clinicians within our geriatric, medicine and Frailty teams with flexible working opportunities. We are very keen to include GPwSI in our teams and improve the interfaces between primary and secondary care.
Our innovative team currently comprises:
A frailty team consisting of ACP's, Nurses, Therapist's, prescribing pharmacist and social worker- this team identifies and reduces LOS for frail patients, identify and onboard onto the virtual ward with Consultant support and turn suitable patients around from A&E with an MDT in reach, working collaboratively with the community and primary care services,supporting healthcare provided at home and early discharge from hospital wherever appropriate.
The successful candidate will provide senior review for patients suitable for admission to the frailty virtual ward providing hospital care at home, providing a high standard of clinical care whilst supporting new ways of delivering quality services.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Care of the Elderly / Frailty, as well as an interest in general medicine or the motivation to learn and professionally develop while working in a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The posts are substantive posts and therefore essential criteria includes Full GMC Registration, entry on the specialist register as a GP plus a special interest in car of the elderly with a motivation to undertake further development and studies in this area
The role will have a specific remit for ensuring that frail older people in a 'crisis situation' receive expert, responsive, and safe care in a place closest to home, that best meets their needs.
Practice as an autonomous General Practitioner with special interest in Frailty, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and utilising highly specialised knowledge and skills to diagnose, plan, deliver and advise on programmes of care for patients.
To provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with specialist frailty and end of life care needs; act as an expert resource for medical, nursing, and other health care professionals across the Trust footprint; and be an active champion of high-quality frailty and older persons care both locally and across the region.
The post holder will:
- Be able to accurately assess a patient including history taking, examination, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and where necessary referral onto multidisciplinary colleagues in a timely manner.
- Provide professional leadership, expert knowledge of frailty management, education, clinical advice, and experience to multidisciplinary team members as necessary.
- Maintain accurate clinical records record.
About us
Oldham Hospital is a busy acute DGH containing 640 beds, recognised as potential red/ hub hospital in the healthier together vision for the future of GM Healthcare Commissioning.
The emergency department currently provides care for 114,666 annual attendances. Of these, the over 65+ age group account for 8653 and 12541 attendances respectively.
Working collaboratively with the Integrated Community Enablement Team (ICET), the service, through rapid identification and assessment of frailty would support admission avoidance and minimal inpatient stay to deliver appropriate outcomes, including MDT support for patients to be managed within the hospital care at home service (Virtual wards)
You will play a central role in the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective patient care; and in leading on-going improvements in older person services, you will help lead a motivated team to ensure that the best standard of care is provided.
We are committed to training programmes across all levels and involved in the education and development of both undergraduates and postgraduates contributing to the health education northwest programme.
The trust will facilitate you to achieve your CPD and Appraisal requirements, this will encompass clinical governance, training, and research elements of CPD with ample opportunity to contribute to areas of interest including quality improvement projects Mortality and Morbidity reviews, and grand round education meetings.
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
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Valid Licence to practice with the GMC
- MRCGP or evidence of equivalent training and experience
- Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) of the date of interview.
Desirable
- Post Grad Degree
- To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
- Diploma in Geriatric medicine or motivation to complete
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in General Medicine
- Comprehensive clinical experience of Elderly Medicine
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives and with other members of the MDT
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required
- Ability to work as part of a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines
- Able to demonstrate leadership
Desirable
- Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Valid Licence to practice with the GMC
- MRCGP or evidence of equivalent training and experience
- Entry onto the Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of the award of their CCT in (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK) of the date of interview.
Desirable
- Post Grad Degree
- To be formally recognised as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
- Diploma in Geriatric medicine or motivation to complete
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in General Medicine
- Comprehensive clinical experience of Elderly Medicine
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives and with other members of the MDT
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required
- Ability to work as part of a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines
- Able to demonstrate leadership
Desirable
- Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
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).