Job summary
TRUST GRADE ST1/2 EQUIVALENT DOCTOR IN ELDERLY MEDICINE
Frailty SDEC
Base: York Hospital
Fixed term for 12 months
Full Time
York and Scarborough (Integrated Acute and Community) Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an ambitious programme of service modernisation, Integration and a reputation for providing high quality services. In line with our outlook, we are now inviting applications for posts within Elderly medicine service.
The Frailty SDEC will provide specialist care for rapid assessments, diagnostics, treatment, observations and discharge of patients who attend via an emergency pathway. The new 15 space unit, comprises of three same gender bays of five chairs and will accept direct referrals from GPs, YAS and patients triaged from the Emergency Department (ED). A small number of trollies will be available if deemed necessary. The unit will empty and close at midnight. Frailty SDEC medical support will be delivered by one Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Trust Grade doctor (8am - 8pm) and a Consultant Geriatrician in-reach model (predominantly based in the ED). On-Call consultants will provide support after 5pm.
Main duties of the job
Generic responsibility and information.
The post holder will be a central member of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be supported in keeping themselves up to date with current knowledge & practice, expected to attend clinical meetings within the department & to participate in audit & "in-service" training of other healthcare professionals.
There are no on call requirement for these posts.
The post holder will may be required to deputise for absent colleagues from time to time and to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post is not a recognised training post, but would be ideal for those wishing to gain further experience in the specialty as the training, supervision and clinical experience will be similar to that of the training grade doctors and tailored to the postholder's previous level of experience.
Candidates must have full GMC Registration, and a familiarity with issues of service organisation and development would be particularly advantageous.
The recruitment programme for this position will take place over one day.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington.
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
It's our privilege to be the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites, supporting safe, high quality patient-centred care on a day-to-day basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
qualifications and experience
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Satisfactory completion of CT1/CT2 (IMT1/IMT2) posts or equivalent
- ALS training or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Experience of research
- Experience of Foundation training
- 12 Months continuous experience within the NHS
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, PhD
- 6 months experience in Elderly Medicine
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload
- Understand the importance of working effectively in teams
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Evidence of continuous professional development
communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
Desirable
- Understand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS
- Evidence of communication skills
Person Specification
qualifications and experience
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Satisfactory completion of CT1/CT2 (IMT1/IMT2) posts or equivalent
- ALS training or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Experience of research
- Experience of Foundation training
- 12 Months continuous experience within the NHS
- Additional degrees e.g. MSc, PhD
- 6 months experience in Elderly Medicine
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures
- Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload
- Understand the importance of working effectively in teams
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Evidence of continuous professional development
communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
Desirable
- Understand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS
- Evidence of communication skills
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).
