Job summary
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is looking to appoint 2 full time Specialty Doctors to work in our acute Frailty Unit either site. Fixed term or permanent contracts will both be considered.
The successful candidate will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team in geriatric medicine and therefore applications are invited from doctors who wish to be part of a high performing dynamic workforce. This post will provide excellent experience in acute frailty and interface medicine with opportunities for training and development within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Specialty Doctor in Geriatric Medicine (Frailty unit)
The post holder will be based on the acute frailty unit and be paramount in delivering comprehensive geriatric assessments to frail older adults, as well as being an ambassador for frailty outside of the unit. This is a permanent role which will provide exposure to other disciplines within the medical specialities.
About us
There are opportunities for the successful post holders to be based at either of the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites, however travel between sites may on occasions be required. Both Maidstone and Tunbridge wells hospital are located within a short distance of the town centre, which offers a range of amenities including shops, bars and restaurants and is on the doorstep of some of Kent's most beautiful countryside - the best of both worlds! There are fantastic travel links in Kent with key motorways such as the M2 and M20 and with excellent accessibility to both London and the continent by train.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate actively in departmental audits and QIPs, sharing co-ordination of audit activities within the department and implementation of change.
To engage with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
To ensure at all times that you comply with the General Medical Councils published guide Good Medical Practice including the Duties of a Doctor.
To take personal responsibility for risk management in your work and undertake to review practices and learn from mistakes
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate actively in departmental audits and QIPs, sharing co-ordination of audit activities within the department and implementation of change.
To engage with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
To ensure at all times that you comply with the General Medical Councils published guide Good Medical Practice including the Duties of a Doctor.
To take personal responsibility for risk management in your work and undertake to review practices and learn from mistakes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC.
Desirable
- Academic higher degree or diploma.
- MRCP
- Instructor status: ALS
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of general medicine
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance with particular reference to geriatric medicine and PD
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit and a track record of achieving positive change through audit.
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Research and Publications
Essential
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Research in relevant field leading to a Masters or equivalent degree.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC.
Desirable
- Academic higher degree or diploma.
- MRCP
- Instructor status: ALS
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience of general medicine
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance with particular reference to geriatric medicine and PD
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit and a track record of achieving positive change through audit.
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Research and Publications
Essential
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Research in relevant field leading to a Masters or equivalent degree.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital/Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
