Job summary
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is looking to appoint a Trust grade doctor to work within Geriatric medicine.
This post gives the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to experience Geriatric medicine in a busy DGH setting with daily Consultant supervision. This role is particularly ideal as a stepping stone to gain experience prior to applying for training rotations such as ACCS or CMT. The successful candidate will rotate through geriatric medicine (including frailty and care of the elderly) and acute medicine which would include on call shifts.
You will be expected to take an active role in the department, participating in daily ward and board rounds, implementation of early assessment, diagnostics and clinical management of patients in all our areas. There are opportunities for study leave, audit and training alongside existing trainees.
Main duties of the job
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is looking to appoint a Trust grade doctor to work within Geriatric medicine.
The successful candidate will rotate through geriatric medicine (including frailty and care of the elderly) and acute medicine which would include on call shifts. The acute medicine service at Princess Alexandra currently provides a 25 bedded medical assessment unit, 28 bedded short stay unit and our Ambulatory Emergency care Unit which sees in the region of 40 patients per day.
You will be expected to take an active role in the department, participating in daily ward and board rounds, implementation of early assessment, diagnostics and clinical management of patients in all our areas. There are opportunities for study leave, audit and training alongside existing trainees.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is looking to appoint a Trust grade doctor to work within Geriatric medicine.
This post gives the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to experience Geriatric medicine in a busy DGH setting with daily Consultant supervision. This role is particularly ideal as a stepping stone to gain experience prior to applying for training rotations such as ACCS or CMT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will rotate through geriatric medicine (including frailty and care of the elderly) and acute medicine which would include on call shifts. The acute medicine service at Princess Alexandra currently provides a 25 bedded medical assessment unit, 28 bedded short stay unit and our Ambulatory Emergency care Unit which sees in the region of 40 patients per day.You will be expected to take an active role in the department, participating in daily ward and board rounds, implementation of early assessment, diagnostics and clinical management of patients in all our areas. There are opportunities for study leave, audit and training alongside existing trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will rotate through geriatric medicine (including frailty and care of the elderly) and acute medicine which would include on call shifts. The acute medicine service at Princess Alexandra currently provides a 25 bedded medical assessment unit, 28 bedded short stay unit and our Ambulatory Emergency care Unit which sees in the region of 40 patients per day.You will be expected to take an active role in the department, participating in daily ward and board rounds, implementation of early assessment, diagnostics and clinical management of patients in all our areas. There are opportunities for study leave, audit and training alongside existing trainees.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge and experience of Geriatric Medicine and UK Acute Medicine and Ambulatory Care in UK Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge and experience of Geriatric Medicine and UK Acute Medicine and Ambulatory Care in UK Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
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).
