Job summary
We are seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our enthusiastic and progressive Older Person's Unit (OPU) to support departmental expansion. These are posts combining work on an Older Person's specialist ward, plus acute work with our multidisciplinary 'Frailty Flying Squad' providing rapid CGA for Same Day Emergency Care and new admissions.
Main duties of the job
Permanent contract for a Specialty Doctor or General Practitioner to support the Older Persons' Unit (OPU). The Specialty Doctor or General Practitioner will work under the supervision of a Consultant geriatrician in conjunction with the junior medical team. Flexibility in the job plan will be required. The role is flexible and could include being based partly in a OPU specialist ward, and/or partly in a ward dedicated to managing patients awaiting community provision before discharge, and also seeing patients presenting in the Emergency Department or referred directly to the Older Persons' Assessment Unit. You will be providing clinical assessment and management of patients, supporting the multidisciplinary team to progress Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, and promoting safe and efficient discharge by liaison with the MDT, patients and relatives.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Completed at least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- At least 2 years' experience in a relevant specialty
- Primary Care or Medical specialty
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical exam: MRCP or MRCGP
- Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
- Evidence of experience in Geriatrics inpatient care
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
- Evidence of relevant academic publications
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals
- Evidence of participation in a teaching course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Completed at least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- At least 2 years' experience in a relevant specialty
- Primary Care or Medical specialty
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical exam: MRCP or MRCGP
- Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
- Evidence of experience in Geriatrics inpatient care
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
- Evidence of relevant academic publications
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals
- Evidence of participation in a teaching course
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).
