Trust Doctor in Geriatric Medicine Specialising in Frailty (ST1)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applicants are invited to apply for an ST1 Trust Doctor post in HCOOP at The The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital. This post will be fixed term for 12 months.

Within the General and Specialist Medicine Care group is Cardiology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Health Care of Older People, Neurology, Renal, Rheumatology, and respiratory departments.

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to manage a range of acute medical problems and to develop your clinical leadership within these areas. You will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills aligned with acute medicine and to practice them regularly. The department is supportive and keen to aid in the personal development in many fields including teaching, practical skills and quality improvement work as desired by the successful candidate.

The appointee will be responsible for communication and liaison with other medical and service departments within the hospital and with general practitioners and other agencies, such as district nursing and Social Services.

About us

We are a pioneering Trust, on an exciting journey of healthcare transformation, with award-winning research and innovation, and a strong team ethos. We're looking for positive clinical leaders who want to help us deliver first-class patient care to a fascinating and complex population and be part of something special.

NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year basic per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Term time hours

Reference number

344-4393MEDQEH

Job locations

QEQM

Margate

CT9 4AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to cover for absence of colleagues (including on call cover) at short notice, e.g. sickness. Cover outside the Rota requiring extra hours of work will be paid as additional work at nationally agreed rates and will be coordinated to be compliant with the relevant legislation.

It is expected that the post holder will play an active part in the training of junior medical staff. He/she will also be expected to supervise, educate and assist medical students.

The post holder should take an active part in clinical audit, journal club and departmental teaching sessions. Regular appraisals will occur and the post holder will be expected to take part in CPD.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to cover for absence of colleagues (including on call cover) at short notice, e.g. sickness. Cover outside the Rota requiring extra hours of work will be paid as additional work at nationally agreed rates and will be coordinated to be compliant with the relevant legislation.

It is expected that the post holder will play an active part in the training of junior medical staff. He/she will also be expected to supervise, educate and assist medical students.

The post holder should take an active part in clinical audit, journal club and departmental teaching sessions. Regular appraisals will occur and the post holder will be expected to take part in CPD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Shall have completed at least four years postgraduate training, at least two of which will be in a relevant training programme
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate proficiently in the English language and has one of the following qualifications; PLAB, IELTS (academic module) or GCSE English Language at Grade B or above.
  • Shall have equivalent experience and competencies

Desirable

  • Possession of primary or final specialty qualification

Clinical/Technical expertise

Essential

  • Basic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS or MB ChB)MRCP ALS
  • Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills and information technology expertise.
  • Concerned to maintain and develop this knowledge.

Desirable

  • In depth expertise in at least one field within the specialty
  • Have completed APLS/EPLS provider course.
  • Audit projects every 6 - 12 months
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Shall have completed at least four years postgraduate training, at least two of which will be in a relevant training programme
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate proficiently in the English language and has one of the following qualifications; PLAB, IELTS (academic module) or GCSE English Language at Grade B or above.
  • Shall have equivalent experience and competencies

Desirable

  • Possession of primary or final specialty qualification

Clinical/Technical expertise

Essential

  • Basic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS or MB ChB)MRCP ALS
  • Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills and information technology expertise.
  • Concerned to maintain and develop this knowledge.

Desirable

  • In depth expertise in at least one field within the specialty
  • Have completed APLS/EPLS provider course.
  • Audit projects every 6 - 12 months

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QEQM

Margate

CT9 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QEQM

Margate

CT9 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Trust Doctor Frailty Unit ST1

Gwen Norton

gwen.norton@nhs.net

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year basic per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Term time hours

Reference number

344-4393MEDQEH

Job locations

QEQM

Margate

CT9 4AN


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