Job summary
ST3+/clinical fellow - Ortho-geriatrics
Hours: 40 hoursJob Type: Fixed Term
Salary: £50017 pa
Location: Bristol Royal Infirmary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Ortho-geriatric team at the BRI.
The post holder will be responsible for providing care for our elderly trauma and hip fracture patients on the trauma and orthopaedic wards. This is a new joint model of care with the trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) team based on the new Silver Trauma Unit launched 2021.
The post holder will also have the option to spend one month in the High Dependency/Intensive Care Unit managing acutely unwell medical and surgical patients. There will also be opportunity to attend the Bone Health for Older People Clinic (BHOP).
Main duties of the job
Our friendly and dynamic team consists of 3 Ortho-geriatric Consultants and 1 Associate Specialist and involves close working with the Elderly Trauma Specialist Nurse as well as the T&O junior doctors.
The post holder is expected to support the Orthogeriatric service and the T&O junior doctors focusing on the medical aspects of patient care, liaise with the next of kin, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team. There are a minimum of 2 T&O juniors on each ward and 1 for outliers.
Bristol is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the UK, often described as 'little London', with high quality housing and schools, a thriving restaurant and theatre scene and excellent transport links to London, the South West coast and the great outdoors.
Date for Interview: TBC
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create aworkforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work with the Orthogeriatric Team and be predominantly responsible for providing care for Elderly Trauma (over 75 years) and Hip Fracture patients (all ages) on the Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) wards. This is a new joint model of care with the T&O team based on the new Silver Trauma Unit launched 2021. The Orthogeriatric Team currently consists of Dr Rachel Bradley (Clinical lead for the Orthogeriatrics & FLS), Dr Abby Cannon, Dr Emma-Kate Reed, Dr Sunny Sarfaraz (Specialty Doctor) and Sonu Denis (Elderly Trauma Specialist Nurse).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work with the Orthogeriatric Team and be predominantly responsible for providing care for Elderly Trauma (over 75 years) and Hip Fracture patients (all ages) on the Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) wards. This is a new joint model of care with the T&O team based on the new Silver Trauma Unit launched 2021. The Orthogeriatric Team currently consists of Dr Rachel Bradley (Clinical lead for the Orthogeriatrics & FLS), Dr Abby Cannon, Dr Emma-Kate Reed, Dr Sunny Sarfaraz (Specialty Doctor) and Sonu Denis (Elderly Trauma Specialist Nurse).
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent. E
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance. E
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training. E
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. E
- Demonstrable interest in and an understanding of acute and geriatric medicine. E
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience. D
- Evidence of participation in a formal training course in teaching methods. D
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting Everyone - E
- Embracing change - E
- Recognising success - E
- Working together - E
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi- source feedback or other workplace-based assessments. E
- The ability to practice independently under consultant supervision and supervise and teach junior medical staff. E
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable. E
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate including performing Lumbar Punctures, Chest Drain insertion, Ascitic Drain insertion. E
- Evidence of enthusiasm for education and training. E
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent. E
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects where the audit loop has been closed. E
Desirable
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT IMPACT certification). D
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. E
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification /equivalent clinical experience. E
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD. D
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent. E
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance. E
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training. E
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. E
- Demonstrable interest in and an understanding of acute and geriatric medicine. E
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience. D
- Evidence of participation in a formal training course in teaching methods. D
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Respecting Everyone - E
- Embracing change - E
- Recognising success - E
- Working together - E
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi- source feedback or other workplace-based assessments. E
- The ability to practice independently under consultant supervision and supervise and teach junior medical staff. E
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable. E
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate including performing Lumbar Punctures, Chest Drain insertion, Ascitic Drain insertion. E
- Evidence of enthusiasm for education and training. E
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent. E
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects where the audit loop has been closed. E
Desirable
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT IMPACT certification). D
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. E
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification /equivalent clinical experience. E
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD. D
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).
