Job summary
We are looking for engaged and dynamic Specialty Doctors to join our Elderly Care service her at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust on a permanent full time basis.
Our DME service is an exciting and expanding specialty which has undergone significant change in the last few years and our substantive Consultants have a range of sub-speciality interests.
We are looking to expand our department in order to develop and improve our frailty services across the region across both acute and community domains and improve our frailty liaison services within the trust.
Main duties of the job
This role will enable you to have some flexibility on your job plan by contributing to the acute DME wards, in reach liaison service, and Frailty Assessment Unit.
You will assist in the delivery of a dedicated programme of geriatric care and assume responsibility for patients on Elderly Medicine wards with daily review and support to consultant ward rounds.
Your role will include regular pro-active review of our patients and coordination of care with allied specialties, engagement in multi-disciplinary meetings to direct the care of patients and providingspecialist opinions to other hospital specialties as part of frailty liaison service.
Participation in outpatient clinics will expand your knowledge as will supporting the delivery of patient care within Geriatric Medicine in line with national standards and Care Quality Commission requirements.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a rewarding role with more responsibility then we are looking for you?
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for a rewarding role with more responsibility then we are looking for you?
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- GMC registered
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years Stroke service experience
- Must have completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which should be in this Specialty or Specialty training programme or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Experience in working in a pressured environment with conflicting demands
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- GMC registered
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years Stroke service experience
- Must have completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which should be in this Specialty or Specialty training programme or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Experience in working in a pressured environment with conflicting demands
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
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).
