Specialty Doctor in Geriatric Medicine

Job summary

The advertised post is for a Speciality Doctor post in Geriatric Medicine, based in St David's Hospital and Barry Hospital. Sam Davies ward in Barry Hospital, together with Lansdowne, Elizabeth and Rhydlafer wards based at St David's Hospital provides ongoing community hospital based in-patient care for frail older patients

The patient case mix largely consists of frail older people who have ongoing chronic disease management needs as well as recovery, rehabilitation, reconditioning and complex discharge planning needs. Working in partnership with the acute hospital sites and Rehabilitation liaison nurses and Consultant Geriatricians at both sites, patients are identified at the earliest point of their acute journey who no longer need acute hospital care. The aim of the wards is to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary, rehabilitation driven and ongoing care service to frail older patients, in order to maximise their functional independence, psychological wellbeing and discharge from hospital in the overall context of 'Chronic Disease Management'. In addition, the wards care for a cohort of severely frail patients whose needs often encompass an End of Life Care approach but who may have needs that are too complex, intense, unstable or unpredictable to be met at home or in a care home setting.

You will join a team of Consultant Geriatrician, Specialty Doctor and wider Nursing and MDT Colleagues in delivering this model of care

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a commitment to be available for 8 sessions p/w. They will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care. He/She will need to agree levels of activity and throughput with the Clinical Lead and undertake annual appraisal and job planning as per UHB Policy. The post holder will be required to adhere to UHB Policy on maintaining Medical excellence and to be committed to maintaining their standard of performance by keeping knowledge and skills up to date. Inpatient ward duties and ward rounds, to include review of and acting upon investigation results. Comply with GMC guidance on Good Medical Practice. Helping ensure patient admissions run smoothly, efficiently and effectively by encouraging multi-disciplinary team working. Ongoing training of junior staff by giving feedback on case presentation, examination techniques and diagnosis.Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programme and in the teaching of junior staff. Active participation in departmental meetings. Participate in service development and improvement through commitment to clinical governance. Take part in and lead as appropriate team, departmental and regional audits. The post-holder will be expected to organise and participate in audit both related to both clinical and organisational practice. Be involved in departmental research and clinical trials where appropriate.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.