Specialty Doctor in Elderly Care

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty doctor in Geriatrics at FGH.

The job would be based within the care of the elderly team.

The orthopaedic care at FGH is provided on ward 2- a 24 bedded ward. Patients are admitted and remain under the care of the orthopaedic team with input from the orthogeriatric service which comprises a specialty doctor and nurse practitioner. The post holder would be expected to review patients with fractured neck of femur and organise a medical plan for their care as well as liaise with orthopaedic colleagues and anaesthetic staff.

Communication with family members would be a significant part of the role as well as understanding of frailty and post operative complications in elderly patients.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced clinician who is keen to further their knowledge and understanding of elderly care as well as understanding of trust and NHS processes for leading change.

Applicants are encouraged to clearly exhibit how they meet our criteria in their applications. The trust is committed to negotiating a suitable relocation package and we can discuss your individual needs on application.

Main duties of the job

Main duties would include:

Caring for fractured neck of femur patients along the NOF pathway in conjunction with thecare of the elderly consultants and orthogeriatric nurse practitioners.

Regular input into Abbey View (a nurse led step down unit) supported by nurse practitioners and the medical team.

Clinic experience in the weekly falls clinic and monthly bone health clinic for fractured NOF patients.

Opportunities to work with the front door frailty team as time allows.

As well as a clinical role, this post would offer experience in service development and leadership as these areas within the hospital are undergoing change.

You will ensure that all clinical activity is recorded accurately and comprehensively and submitted via the clinical system (currently Lorenzo.)

The post holder will be required to manage their own time effectively and flexibly as required in working across the clinical pathway.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education & qualifications

Essential

• Hold a primary medical degree as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Recognised medical degree

Desirable

• MRCP
• Further qualifications in geriatric medicine, frailty or related subjects e.g Parkinsons disease

Experience

Essential

• 3 years (full time equivalent) hospital experience in relevant Medical Specialties since registration
• Ability to undertake comprehensive geriatric assessments and manage patients in a community Elderly Care ward setting Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Confident in the care of acutely ill frail patients, in CCU/HDU etc
• Experience in Elderly Care Experience in Community Geriatric Medicine; both ward and home settings

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).