Job summary
Due to the successful nature of this post in recent years, we are excited to invite applications to the post of a Speciality Doctor in Frailty. The successful applicant will be working with the Elderly Medicine (DOME) Team at Worthing Hospital. The post offers excellent experience in Acute frailty and inpatient Geriatric Medicine, as well as input into the development of same day emergency care. The post could suit those who may wish to progress their career through the CESR route towards becoming a consultant or those wishing to develop into a speciality doctor pathway.
Main duties of the job
The DOME team provides a front door frailty service which involves seeing frail older people as they present to Accident & Emergency and through to the Emergency Floor. As part of the post, the applicant will be an integral part of our Acute Frailty service, as well as providing support and in reach to our DOME wards across the hospital.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will primarily be based on the Emergency Floor working with our Acute Frailty Team but will also involve the day to day care of patients living with frailty on the Medicine for Older People Wards. We are committed to enhancing the service we provide to patients living with frailty in West Sussex, across both the Worthing and St Richards sites. Our service development plans include building on our already established Acute Frailty service, by developing a frailty SDEC, re-establishing our dementia service, and expanding our rapid access clinics. We aim to take a system based approach to providing excellent patient care to the frail population and work with our community partners and key stakeholders to establish effective admission avoidance pathways with initiatives such as Virtual Ward as well as community geriatrics. The Trust has recent merged and with that comes further opportunities. As a teaching hospital, and with links to the medical school, we encourage our team to share their skills and experience with the junior teams and as a result, we have a close team who support one another.
As an experienced specialty doctor, you will be expected to lead the team of junior doctors, supported by the Consultants, in providing high quality care and ensuring timely discharge for inpatients across the Emergency Floor and across the DOME Wards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will primarily be based on the Emergency Floor working with our Acute Frailty Team but will also involve the day to day care of patients living with frailty on the Medicine for Older People Wards. We are committed to enhancing the service we provide to patients living with frailty in West Sussex, across both the Worthing and St Richards sites. Our service development plans include building on our already established Acute Frailty service, by developing a frailty SDEC, re-establishing our dementia service, and expanding our rapid access clinics. We aim to take a system based approach to providing excellent patient care to the frail population and work with our community partners and key stakeholders to establish effective admission avoidance pathways with initiatives such as Virtual Ward as well as community geriatrics. The Trust has recent merged and with that comes further opportunities. As a teaching hospital, and with links to the medical school, we encourage our team to share their skills and experience with the junior teams and as a result, we have a close team who support one another.
As an experienced specialty doctor, you will be expected to lead the team of junior doctors, supported by the Consultants, in providing high quality care and ensuring timely discharge for inpatients across the Emergency Floor and across the DOME Wards.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
- PGCert, Masters, MD, Phd
- Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
- SCE Geriatric Medicine
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Able to work on departmental registrar rota
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- Experience in comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Breadth of experience outside of geriatric medicine to complement geriatric specific experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
- PGCert, Masters, MD, Phd
- Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
- SCE Geriatric Medicine
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Able to work on departmental registrar rota
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- Experience in comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Breadth of experience outside of geriatric medicine to complement geriatric specific experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence 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
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).
