Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Specialty Doctor (ST4+ level) in Geriatric Medicine. This is a full-time position of 10programmed activities, including 1 PA for Supporting Professional Activities. The post holder will not participate in out of hours working.
We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic talented Specialty Doctor with experience in Geriatric Medicine, who can demonstrate excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional skills to work well in a multi-professional team.
The successful candidate will join a well-established geriatrician department and deliver excellent care to Bradford patients both within inpatient and outpatient settings. They will work alongside an enthusiastic team of 13 Consultant Geriatricians, matrons, nurses, ANPs, supported by specialty registrars and FY1/2 doctors.
The elderly care department includes 3 acute wards, 1 frailty ward, 4 community hospitals and a virtual ward. The department treats about 7,000 acute patients per year and has excellent links into other relevant departments, both within the foundation trust and externally. Intermediate care services, including Community Hospitals and Virtual Ward, providing opportunities to develop a more effective interface between acute and community-based services for our older population with a discharge to access model.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is managerially accountable to the Clinical Service Unit Clinical Director and professionally accountable to the Chief Medical Officer.
DESCRIPTION OF MAIN DUTIES
- Ward based working at SpR level in Geriatric Medicine including Acute Admissions, Orthogeriatrics, Surgical liaison and Frailty
- Community work including attachments to Intermediate Care Hospitals and Elderly Virtual War
- Review of inpatient referrals to Geriatric Medicine
- Contribute to departmental Undergraduate Medical Education
- Contribute to supervision of FY1/FY2 Doctors - clinical and educational
- Contribute to Elderly Medicine outpatient services
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ward based working at SpR level in Geriatric Medicine including Acute Admissions, Orthogeriatrics, Surgical liaison and Frailty
- Community work including attachments to Intermediate Care Hospitals and Elderly Virtual War
- Review of inpatient referrals to Geriatric Medicine
- Contribute to departmental Undergraduate Medical Education
- Contribute to supervision of FY1/FY2 Doctors clinical and educational
- Contribute to Elderly Medicine outpatient services
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ward based working at SpR level in Geriatric Medicine including Acute Admissions, Orthogeriatrics, Surgical liaison and Frailty
- Community work including attachments to Intermediate Care Hospitals and Elderly Virtual War
- Review of inpatient referrals to Geriatric Medicine
- Contribute to departmental Undergraduate Medical Education
- Contribute to supervision of FY1/FY2 Doctors clinical and educational
- Contribute to Elderly Medicine outpatient services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience working in Elderly medicine within the NHS with at least 18 months at SpR level. Experience of Community working/frailty/virtual ward/orthogeriatrics
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment to managing professional development
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment to managing professional development Clinical governance / audit experience
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Experience of Undergraduate Medical Education
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Organisation and planning
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
- Educational supervisor training
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Completion of IM3 or equivalent by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Specialty specific requirements - MRCP Part 1
- Specialty specific requirements - MRCP Part 2
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience working in Elderly medicine within the NHS with at least 18 months at SpR level. Experience of Community working/frailty/virtual ward/orthogeriatrics
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment to managing professional development
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment to managing professional development Clinical governance / audit experience
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Experience of Undergraduate Medical Education
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Organisation and planning
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
- Educational supervisor training
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Completion of IM3 or equivalent by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Specialty specific requirements - MRCP Part 1
- Specialty specific requirements - MRCP Part 2
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).
