Job summary
We are looking to appoint an Elderly Care Physician with an interest in Acute Frailty. The post holder will support 'front door frailty' service and is supported by frailty Advance care practitioners who prepare patients who meet criteria and start a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in ED.
There are opportunities to develop sub specialty services such as surgical liaison, dementia care, falls and community / intermediate care services. This post will contribute to the management of the general medicine take through a contribution to the on call rota.
The successful applicant will work with existing Care of the Elderly Consultants to deliver a comprehensive service for frail and complex patients. There is a DME strategy which describes plans for development of a full range of DME services on both acute hospital sites from acute frailty / front door; ward based care for people with frail and complex needs; sub specialty service development and includes development of interface geriatric services. We have a silver phone service hosted by LDH that runs from 0800- 2000 7 days a week held by Frailty ACP's and supported by the Acute frailty consultant to offer advice, guidance and support in senior decision making for ambulance paramedics, GP' s and community clinicians eg matrons. This post supports the realisation of some of these ambitions to support Frailty service development at Bedford.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the continuing care of acute elderly and medical inpatients based on frailty/ Care of Elderly ward.
Carry out regular ward rounds, outpatient clinics and hospital consultations.
Supervise junior medical staff.
Participate in the Multidisciplinary Team meetings where appropriate.
To develop an agreed subspecialty interest as agreed with the Trust and complimentary to the Trust's strategic plans and that of local Commissioners.
Participate in the management of the service
Arrangements for leave (Annual Leave, and Professional Leave) will be made in consultation with colleagues in the Department to ensure continuity of cover for the work of the Department. Permission for leave is given by the Clinical Director. Six weeks' notice is required. The leave year runs from 1 April.
The appointee should attend clinical governance meetings and contribute to the Service Lines audit programme.
The appointee will recognise and support the need for flexibility in duties to ensure reliable provision of a high quality expeditious service for our patients. As such, all consultants will be expected to support trust service improvements and engage with an improvement culture.
The Resident doctors are divided into teams aligned to the consultants. An on-call rota system for junior doctors is in place to comply with the EWTD requirements.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work with existing Consultants to provide a comprehensive service for elderly patients. The successful applicant would be encouraged to develop a specialist interest in order to complement the existing care of the elderly service.
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will take responsibility elderly patients on the short stay ward and participate with on-call commitments for unselected admissions and is 1 in 18 during the week and 1:9 for the weekend.
The Trust, along with Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (as well as other health and social care partners) have embarked on a strategic change programme known as the BLMK Integrated Care System (ICS). As a result of this the successful candidate may be required to adapt their job plan in the future to work across more than one site within the area; this may also include delivering aspects of care in community settings which supports the Trusts vertical integration ambition.
The Trust is part of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership (Integrated Care System) and within this the Bedfordshire Care Alliance. As a result of this, the successful candidate may be required to adapt their job plan in the future to work across more than one site within the area; this may also include delivering aspects of care in community settings which supports the Trusts vertical integration strategy.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 12.01.2025
Assessment Date: 28.01.2025 or 29.01.2025 TBC
Interview Date: 07.02.2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work with existing Consultants to provide a comprehensive service for elderly patients. The successful applicant would be encouraged to develop a specialist interest in order to complement the existing care of the elderly service.
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will take responsibility elderly patients on the short stay ward and participate with on-call commitments for unselected admissions and is 1 in 18 during the week and 1:9 for the weekend.
The Trust, along with Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (as well as other health and social care partners) have embarked on a strategic change programme known as the BLMK Integrated Care System (ICS). As a result of this the successful candidate may be required to adapt their job plan in the future to work across more than one site within the area; this may also include delivering aspects of care in community settings which supports the Trusts vertical integration ambition.
The Trust is part of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership (Integrated Care System) and within this the Bedfordshire Care Alliance. As a result of this, the successful candidate may be required to adapt their job plan in the future to work across more than one site within the area; this may also include delivering aspects of care in community settings which supports the Trusts vertical integration strategy.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date: 12.01.2025
Assessment Date: 28.01.2025 or 29.01.2025 TBC
Interview Date: 07.02.2025
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Elderly Medicine
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Leadership skills
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Elderly Medicine
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Leadership skills
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
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).
