Job summary
There are x2 posts available for roles as an IMT3 or ST4+ level trainee in general & geriatric medicine.
The post holder will be expected to work across the medicine for the elderly wards, rehabilitation unit and outpatients. They will work closely with the multidisciplinary therapy team and will have close supervision and training from the Geriatrics Consultants. If the post holder is keen to pursue a career in geriatric medicine, they will be supported and encouraged in gaining subspecialty experience and in applying for a training post if they so wish. They will participate in the acute general medicine registrar on call rota.
Please note, that we reserve ourselves a right to close the vacancy earlier should it reached sufficient amount of application.
Main duties of the job
The role is of an IMT3 or ST4+ level trainee in general & geriatric medicine. The post-holder will join the current team of junior doctors in the Elderly Medicine Department. They will be based on the medicine for the elderly wards, acute frailty, and surgical liaison services. There will also be opportunities to attend clinics.
Post 1: primarily involves inpatient ward work in the Medicine for the Elderly wards (Witherow, Lewis Loyd, Thistle) as well as the acute Frailty team and surgical/orthopaedic liaison. As part of the Elderly Medicine team, the post holder will also work closely with therapies, discharge team and social workers as well as liaise with community teams. Inpatient and outpatient duties are all well supported by a consultant Geriatrician.
Post 2: primarily involves inpatient ward work in the surgical liaison department; orthogeriatrics, major trauma surgical liaison and surgical stepdown unit.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Inpatient ward round
Consultant ward round
General Clinic
Consultant ward round
Inpatient ward round
Departmental Educational Meeting
Grand Round
X-ray meeting
Medical meeting
PM
Review new admissions supervise ward work
Review new admissions supervise ward work
Falls Clinic
Review new admissions supervise ward work
Review new admissions supervise ward work
For more details please refer to Job Description document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Inpatient ward round
Consultant ward round
General Clinic
Consultant ward round
Inpatient ward round
Departmental Educational Meeting
Grand Round
X-ray meeting
Medical meeting
PM
Review new admissions supervise ward work
Review new admissions supervise ward work
Falls Clinic
Review new admissions supervise ward work
Review new admissions supervise ward work
For more details please refer to Job Description document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in performing and teaching basic clinical procedures
- Ability to manage safely, and appropriately elderly patients.
- Ability to manage acutely unwell patients and escalate care where needed
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed Foundation training, IMT 1& 2 or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1 and 2 (written)
- Experience at SHO level in Elderly Medicine essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 2 (PACES)
- Advanced life support
- NHS work experience (not including observership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in performing and teaching basic clinical procedures
- Ability to manage safely, and appropriately elderly patients.
- Ability to manage acutely unwell patients and escalate care where needed
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed Foundation training, IMT 1& 2 or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1 and 2 (written)
- Experience at SHO level in Elderly Medicine essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 2 (PACES)
- Advanced life support
- NHS work experience (not including observership
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).
