Job summary
We are looking for a new colleague to join our friendly, supportive department. The posts will be based either in Brighton at the Royal Sussex County Hospital or at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, with some scope for cross-site working.
Main duties of the job
This job involves day-to-day care of patients living with frailty on the Geriatric medicine wards, acute floors, Rapid Access Clinic for Older People and within other specialist roles such as dementia care, Parkinson's care, community sessions or surgical liaison.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Day to day care of patients on one of the new wards in LMB
- Rapid Access Clinic for Older People
- Other specialist roles such as community sessions, surgical liaison or other clinics as per the candidates interests
- At RSCH Frailty week (1 in 8) Acute Assessment Unit (patients identified as living with frailty: Clinical Frailty Scale >5), 1 in 8 weekends on-call and evening shifts on acute floor 4-7pm (maximum 1 in 6)
- At PRH there is an on-call consultant system (General Internal Medicine) with a mid-take and post-take ward roun
The non-clinical duties of the post include:
- Engagement in Shared Leadership of the department via weekly leadership meetings
- Participation in clinical governance, service improvement and audit, this is supported by the safety and quality team within the Trust
- Clinical supervision of trainee doctors and participation in LFG and local educational meetings
- Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPD
- Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidation (this is well supported by the medical appraisal and revalidation (MAAR) team in the trust
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Learning and Development
- Attend mandatory training updates as required.
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
- Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Please see Job description & person specs for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Day to day care of patients on one of the new wards in LMB
- Rapid Access Clinic for Older People
- Other specialist roles such as community sessions, surgical liaison or other clinics as per the candidates interests
- At RSCH Frailty week (1 in 8) Acute Assessment Unit (patients identified as living with frailty: Clinical Frailty Scale >5), 1 in 8 weekends on-call and evening shifts on acute floor 4-7pm (maximum 1 in 6)
- At PRH there is an on-call consultant system (General Internal Medicine) with a mid-take and post-take ward roun
The non-clinical duties of the post include:
- Engagement in Shared Leadership of the department via weekly leadership meetings
- Participation in clinical governance, service improvement and audit, this is supported by the safety and quality team within the Trust
- Clinical supervision of trainee doctors and participation in LFG and local educational meetings
- Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPD
- Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidation (this is well supported by the medical appraisal and revalidation (MAAR) team in the trust
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Learning and Development
- Attend mandatory training updates as required.
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
- Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Please see Job description & person specs for full details.
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Member of Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. Masters, MD)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oCompleted speciality training in geriatric and general medicine
- oCan undertake a comprehensive geriatric assessment of an older person at consultant level
Desirable
- oExperience of a specialist area such as surgical liaison, parkinson's disease
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Member of Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher Degree (e.g. Masters, MD)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oCompleted speciality training in geriatric and general medicine
- oCan undertake a comprehensive geriatric assessment of an older person at consultant level
Desirable
- oExperience of a specialist area such as surgical liaison, parkinson's disease
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
RSCH / PRH (with some scope for cross-site working)
Brighton and Haywards Heath
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
