Job summary
This is an exciting time for our local population, with many planned developments in Ageing and Health and its sub-specialist services, feeding into System Wide Frailty pathways. This post is a fixed term contract for 1 year (to cover for the expansion of the department) with review at 3 months and renewable at one year depending on the service needs of the department. The successful candidate will be part of an enthusiastic team Geriatricians (aim of recruiting to seven Geriatricians), seven Clinical Nurse Specialists and Allied Health Professional colleagues, dedicated to providing high quality care to the older person. The trust is committed to strengthening Frailty Services and we are looking to expand our consultant body to fulfil this ambition.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work alongside (share patient care) another Ageing and Health Consultant (two Consultants per ward) providing two Consultant- led ward rounds per week, reviewing new transfers/ admissions to the ward on a daily basis (internal rota) and with chairing one Ward Multidisciplinary team meeting per week. The post- holder will be responsible for the day to day supervision of the junior teams and will work collaboratively with the Management Team to deliver the clinical care strategy to ensure the highest quality of care for patients and families in all settings.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to participate in developing community services across the whole catchment area. The post holder will be based at Darent Valley Hospital.
- The post holder will be expected to be involved in the development of all the clinical services with close liaison with colleague Consultants and the Senior Management Team.
- The post holder will provide clinical supervision to the specialty doctors.
- Information Technology plays an integral role in developing the strategy for the department. IT training for all systems used will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to participate in developing community services across the whole catchment area. The post holder will be based at Darent Valley Hospital.
- The post holder will be expected to be involved in the development of all the clinical services with close liaison with colleague Consultants and the Senior Management Team.
- The post holder will provide clinical supervision to the specialty doctors.
- Information Technology plays an integral role in developing the strategy for the department. IT training for all systems used will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Geriatrics and GIM
- Experience of Multidisciplinary Team working at senior level.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients at consultant level
Desirable
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients at consultant level
- Experience of providing leadership
- Experience working with children and young people
Personal Skills
Essential
- Experience and enthusiasm for audit and research
- Knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance issues
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of service innovation and development Demonstrates an understanding of NHS Management and resources.
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
- Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine Ability to supervise medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Geriatrics and GIM
- Experience of Multidisciplinary Team working at senior level.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients at consultant level
Desirable
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients at consultant level
- Experience of providing leadership
- Experience working with children and young people
Personal Skills
Essential
- Experience and enthusiasm for audit and research
- Knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance issues
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience of service innovation and development Demonstrates an understanding of NHS Management and resources.
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
- Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine Ability to supervise medical staff
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
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).
