Job summary
The care of the elderly team in Gloucestershire hospitals are recruiting for a Specialty doctor who is compassionate and motivated to delivering high standard of care for elderly and frail people of the county.
The department is an exciting place to work with opportunities to develop and improve care as well as build specialist skills. The team of consultants are supportive and encouraging of the development of Specialty and junior doctors.
The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside the consultant, provide decision making in the absence of a consultant and support the education of junior doctors and registrars. There will be many opportunities to get involved in wider work and development to ensure the service remains able to provide high quality care for the elderly population.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Specialty to work within the Medical Division at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital in the Care of the Elderly.
This post offers excellent experience within an enthusiastic department working in different aspects of Geriatric medicine including the Frailty Assessment Service, Geriatric Medicine wards and Orthogeriatrics,.
This post would be ideal for post MRCP doctors who are confident working at middle grade level and are looking to expand their knowledge and experience in Care of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine, with opportunities for involvement in management & leadership, education & teaching, quality improvement & clinical audit. This broad range of experiences would be invaluable when applying for any future higher training. This post is being developed to help Specialty Doctors progress towards a Specialist Doctor or CESR.
About us
Cheltenham and Gloucester lie at the head of the Severn Estuary, midway between London and South Wales. Gloucester is an old Roman fortification and an historic cathedral city. Cheltenham is a large Regency town renowned for its music, literary and cricket festivals and for the 'Cheltenham Gold Cup'. Gloucestershire is well known for its cultural and leisure activities and has many excellent state and private schools as well as colleges of higher education and its own university (the University of Gloucestershire).
Both Cheltenham and Gloucester are close to the M5 motorway, providing easy access to Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham. Oxford lies 40 miles to the east on the A40.
Cheltenham and Gloucester are served by the Intercity network with easy access by train to Birmingham and the north and Bristol and the south west of the country. There is a direct Intercity service to London Paddington. The airports at Bristol and Birmingham are about an hour away and London Heathrow airport is less than 2 hours by road. There are regular buses connecting Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be based on one of our COTE wards. They will be expected to support the Consultant ward rounds, attend the daily board rounds and provide higher level medical support and patient review on the wards, or frailty unit. The candidate would also be expected to lead their own ward rounds independently, or with assistance from a junior member of the team. The candidate demonstrates will be allocated an experienced geriatrician to help achieve and document competencies to support career progression.
We expect the post holder to participate in ward based teaching with junior and MDT staff and actively encourage their engagement with e-portfolio and training opportunities.
Attendance at departmental specialty out-patient clinics would be expected. The post holder would also be part of the referral rota, seeing referrals from other medical and surgical specialties to give specialty COTE advice (with Consultant support and supervision where necessary).
This post would include participation in the medical registrar on-call rota, managing the unselected acute medical take.
Education and training
The introduction of the Gloucestershire Academy for University of Bristol medical students in 2004 means that our department provides learning opportunities including regular teaching sessions for year 4 medical students during their Year 4 Care of the Elderly/Primary care/Dermatology curriculum unit.
At GRH there is a weekly medical grand round in which all specialties and individual consultants are expected to participate.
- The COTE department runs a weekly dedicated teaching program that members of the department are invited to attend.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be based on one of our COTE wards. They will be expected to support the Consultant ward rounds, attend the daily board rounds and provide higher level medical support and patient review on the wards, or frailty unit. The candidate would also be expected to lead their own ward rounds independently, or with assistance from a junior member of the team. The candidate demonstrates will be allocated an experienced geriatrician to help achieve and document competencies to support career progression.
We expect the post holder to participate in ward based teaching with junior and MDT staff and actively encourage their engagement with e-portfolio and training opportunities.
Attendance at departmental specialty out-patient clinics would be expected. The post holder would also be part of the referral rota, seeing referrals from other medical and surgical specialties to give specialty COTE advice (with Consultant support and supervision where necessary).
This post would include participation in the medical registrar on-call rota, managing the unselected acute medical take.
Education and training
The introduction of the Gloucestershire Academy for University of Bristol medical students in 2004 means that our department provides learning opportunities including regular teaching sessions for year 4 medical students during their Year 4 Care of the Elderly/Primary care/Dermatology curriculum unit.
At GRH there is a weekly medical grand round in which all specialties and individual consultants are expected to participate.
- The COTE department runs a weekly dedicated teaching program that members of the department are invited to attend.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Completion of F1/F2 years.
- At least 24 months experience as medical SHO in appropriate acute medical specialties.
- Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc or PhD
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job,
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Current ALS certification of equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment. Evidence of achievement of appropriate competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Care of the Elderly or Stroke Medicine
Fitness To Practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated by one of the following: oapplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English oapplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes. If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Clinical governance: capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Personal skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
- Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Desirable
- Extra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Completion of F1/F2 years.
- At least 24 months experience as medical SHO in appropriate acute medical specialties.
- Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc or PhD
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job,
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Current ALS certification of equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment. Evidence of achievement of appropriate competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Care of the Elderly or Stroke Medicine
Fitness To Practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated by one of the following: oapplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English oapplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes. If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Clinical governance: capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Personal skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
- Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Desirable
- Extra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
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).
