Job summary
SWBH is undergoing an exciting period of transformation and expansion. As we near the completion of our new state-of-the-art hospital (MMUH), we are delighted to be able to announce the opportunity for candidates to join our growing, friendly and enthusiastic elderly care team. We are a department with a strong and proud identity. We believe our older population deserve the very best and are passionate about developing a truly responsive and integrative service that puts patient well-being at the very heart and soul of everything we do. We are seeking like-minded, dynamic and forward thinking clinicians to join us as we continue to develop our high performing services. Successful applicants will join a team of 6 passionate, innovative and dedicated geriatricians, committed to providing high quality care and services within the region.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Internal Medicine (GIM) and Geriatric Medicine, or be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date. Demonstration of a commitment to service development, education and training or other academic achievement will be considered an advantage. This is a full time post but we are happy to consider those who wish to work less than full time in this role. This Trust offers a competitive relocation package.
Closing date: 12th February 2023
Interview date: 9th March 2023
Main duties of the job
The posts will be across both sites of City and Sandwell Hospitals. There is the responsibility of inpatient beds at Sandwell Hospital or at City Hospital on a Geriatric Medicine ward. The role would involve the supervision of Foundation, IMT, GP trainees and specialty trainees in Geriatric Medicine. The successful applicant has the opportunity to run a weekly outpatient session of their specialist interest. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues in Geriatric Medicine and will be contributing to the general internal medicine on call rota (1 in 13).
The post exists as part of rotational service model which can include experience in core geriatrics, front-door frailty, orthogeriatrics, movement disorders and surgical liaison. However, as a large and dynamic department, there is ample opportunity to negotiate job plans to fit specialist interests. We strongly believe that personal development enhances our services and drives change. As such, subspecialty interests are not only welcome, but fully supported and actively encouraged.
About us
The Trust maintains an accessible, open and visible management structure and considers communication and collaboration as core values. As such, any successful appointee will be encouraged to participate in the development, planning, management and delivery of services in partnership with colleagues. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary working and be expected to participate alongside colleagues in the on-call rota for acute medical admissions.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
The Geriatric Medicine Department is part of the Admitted Care Directorate of the Group of Medicine and Emergency Care. There are 4 established Geriatric Medicine wards at Sandwell and City Hospitals with 109 inpatient beds. The Geriatric Medicine wards provide acute care and rehabilitation with provision for further rehabilitation at various intermediate care sites in the locality.
A full time Orthogeriatrician works with the trauma & orthopaedic team to provide care for all neck of femur fracture patients and provides a collaborative service on the trauma & orthopaedic wards for non-neck of femur fracture patients.
The team has developed a front door frailty service at the Sandwell site, the Frailty Intervention Team which has in reach into the Emergency and Acute Medical Assessment Units with daily Geriatrician input on the front door to facilitate the assessment and timely management of the frail older patients.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
For an informal discussion please contact: Dr A Majeed Specialty Lead on 0121 507 4718, or Dr Chetan Varma, Group Director, via the Cardiology secretaries on 0121 507 5841.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
The Geriatric Medicine Department is part of the Admitted Care Directorate of the Group of Medicine and Emergency Care. There are 4 established Geriatric Medicine wards at Sandwell and City Hospitals with 109 inpatient beds. The Geriatric Medicine wards provide acute care and rehabilitation with provision for further rehabilitation at various intermediate care sites in the locality.
A full time Orthogeriatrician works with the trauma & orthopaedic team to provide care for all neck of femur fracture patients and provides a collaborative service on the trauma & orthopaedic wards for non-neck of femur fracture patients.
The team has developed a front door frailty service at the Sandwell site, the Frailty Intervention Team which has in reach into the Emergency and Acute Medical Assessment Units with daily Geriatrician input on the front door to facilitate the assessment and timely management of the frail older patients.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
For an informal discussion please contact: Dr A Majeed Specialty Lead on 0121 507 4718, or Dr Chetan Varma, Group Director, via the Cardiology secretaries on 0121 507 5841.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oMRCP or equivalent oEntry on the Specialist Register in General and Geriatric Medicine (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Geriatric Medicine oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- oSpecial interest that complements the existing consultants
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. oAbility to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines. oThe ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems oAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to the older patients. oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years. oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure oAn enquiring and critical approach to work oCaring attitude to patients oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies. oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements:
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to Practise oAppropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate) oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within a reasonable distance of City/Sandwell Hospital oAbility to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oMRCP or equivalent oEntry on the Specialist Register in General and Geriatric Medicine (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Geriatric Medicine oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- oSpecial interest that complements the existing consultants
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. oAbility to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines. oThe ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems oAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to the older patients. oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years. oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure oAn enquiring and critical approach to work oCaring attitude to patients oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies. oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements:
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to Practise oAppropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate) oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within a reasonable distance of City/Sandwell Hospital oAbility to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
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).
