Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical fellow with demonstrable interest in geriatrics to join the Older People Services (OPS) department at the Royal London hospital at St1/2 level. The successful applicant will work predominantly withing ward based teams and under the supervision of OPS consultants. There will also be an opportunity to work across our other areas, such as Frailty and Trauma Peri operative older people services(TPOPS).
Main duties of the job
This is 6-month opportunity to gain experience throughout Older People Services department in general geriatrics, outpatient work and acute frailty and TPOPS if desired. Responsibilities would general ward work as well as participating in the local education programme and teaching medical students.
It would be recommended to participate/lead on a quality improvement project to or to contribute to the development of a clinical guideline.
The post includes weekend working covering OPS wards on a rota working pattern with no overnight cover.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would be suitable for experienced core medical trainees who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent), and wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in geriatric medicine whilst pursuing ST3 training. The post is suitable for candidates who are attempting the second parts of the MRCP (see section 3 below).The post holder would work days in an acute elderly care ward in a team of 2 F1s and either a IMT2, CT1 or F2: CT2 level member of the Acute Care of the Elderly team seeing patients admitted to the ward Leading the team of junior staff to ensure high quality patient care. Joining Consultant ward rounds, MDT meetings and board rounds.The Older People Services wards (52 beds) are based in the new Royal London Hospital and work closely with the emergency department and acute admissions unit. There are on call duties 1 in 5 weekends. The post gives experience of acute geriatrics including time on the Acute Admissions Unit, liaison work and sessions in our developing clinic/older persons assessment unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would be suitable for experienced core medical trainees who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent), and wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in geriatric medicine whilst pursuing ST3 training. The post is suitable for candidates who are attempting the second parts of the MRCP (see section 3 below).The post holder would work days in an acute elderly care ward in a team of 2 F1s and either a IMT2, CT1 or F2: CT2 level member of the Acute Care of the Elderly team seeing patients admitted to the ward Leading the team of junior staff to ensure high quality patient care. Joining Consultant ward rounds, MDT meetings and board rounds.The Older People Services wards (52 beds) are based in the new Royal London Hospital and work closely with the emergency department and acute admissions unit. There are on call duties 1 in 5 weekends. The post gives experience of acute geriatrics including time on the Acute Admissions Unit, liaison work and sessions in our developing clinic/older persons assessment unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Full Registration with the GMC
- MRCP part 1
Desirable
- MRCP part 2 written or PACES
Experience
Essential
- Familiarity with the UK NHS structure
- To have completed 2- 3 years post Foundation training
Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Full Registration with the GMC
- MRCP part 1
Desirable
- MRCP part 2 written or PACES
Experience
Essential
- Familiarity with the UK NHS structure
- To have completed 2- 3 years post Foundation training
Skills
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
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).
