Job summary
Whipps Cross University Hospital Trust Doctor (ST1-2 equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine Fixed Term 12 months
Our OPS (Older People's Services) team is growing, and we would like you to be a part of our fantastic workforce. We are advertising for a 12-month fixed term Trust Doctor (ST1-2equivalent) post to cover the older peoples' assessment unit (OPAU), the virtual ward, surgical liaison and older peoples services wards as soon as possible.This post will sit within the department of Older People's Services and does not include General Medicine on-call work. However, prospective applicants wishing to partake in the acute unselected medical on-call are encouraged to register with the staff bank.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals including a focus within the specialty of your choice. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has a high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the postholder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must hold a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties. MRCP part1 and part 2 written are essential for this post.Whipps Cross Hospital serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and within the Barts Health Group is being re-developed to be a centre of excellence for Geriatric Medicine. The department provides for a broad spectrum of sub-specialty areas including Frailty, Acute Geriatrics, Ortho-Geriatrics, Surgical Liaison, Psychiatry Liaison, outpatients, and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Clinics and rehabilitation medicine. The department regularly sees a rich mixture of pathology and complex psycho-social issues. The local population contains a significant level of frailty with high rates of dementia and associated delirium.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must hold a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties. MRCP part1 and part 2 written are essential for this post.Whipps Cross Hospital serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and within the Barts Health Group is being re-developed to be a centre of excellence for Geriatric Medicine. The department provides for a broad spectrum of sub-specialty areas including Frailty, Acute Geriatrics, Ortho-Geriatrics, Surgical Liaison, Psychiatry Liaison, outpatients, and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Clinics and rehabilitation medicine. The department regularly sees a rich mixture of pathology and complex psycho-social issues. The local population contains a significant level of frailty with high rates of dementia and associated delirium.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At least MRCP part 1 and part 2 written or equivalent and progression to full MRCP
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practise
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc)
- Full MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M
- Current ALS certificate
Desirable
- Higher trainee-equivalent experience in Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric sub-specialty experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
- Completion of a post-graduate qualification in Geriatric Medicine (e.g. Diploma in Geriatric Medicine.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of supervising medical staff
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- At least MRCP part 1 and part 2 written or equivalent and progression to full MRCP
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practise
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc)
- Full MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M
- Current ALS certificate
Desirable
- Higher trainee-equivalent experience in Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric sub-specialty experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
- Completion of a post-graduate qualification in Geriatric Medicine (e.g. Diploma in Geriatric Medicine.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of supervising medical staff
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively
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).
