Elderly Medicine LED SHO - (ST1-2 equivalent)

The successful applicant will join a team of fantastic medical professionals who are jointly responsible for General Medicine and Medical Outlier ward in-patients (with consultant and Registrar supervision). The successful applicant will also take part in the ward and acute medical take on call rota. Full induction from both a corporate and local perspective will be provided.

Our General Medicine service covers care for a 31 bedded Medical Ward encompassing General Medical and Geriatrics and also Medical Outliers located on Surgical Wards (50% of which are over the age of 75). The post holder will conduct ward rounds with ward Consultant and the resident doctors, ensuring all patients are seen daily. The ST1-2s play a key role in ensuring medical team input into the Red2Green meeting which takes place twice daily on each ward. This is a ward based, mini-MDT in which the treatment and discharge plan for each patient on the ward is reviewed with a view to eliminating bottlenecks and non-treatment related delays. The post holder may be required to assist in teaching and supervising the FY2 and FY1 in practical procedures and in their clinical learning. The post operates at the ST1-2 level (dependent on the post holder's experience and qualifications) within the firm structure and as such is most suitable for a candidate wishing to gain further experience at ST level in Care of the Elderly Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Main duties of the job:

• To co-ordinate high quality person-centred care of the patients on the ward, ensuring that all patients admitted have a diagnosis and treatment plan, and receive a daily medical review.
• To ensure the appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.
• To maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in relation to documentation.
• To arrive on time for duty and be available for work from the arranged start time.
• Comply with Trust policies, including upholding the trust’s values and behaviours.
• To actively participate in any appropriate steering or project groups.
• To build and maintain excellent relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, working with them and communicating effectively to deliver high quality patient care.
• To liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients, relatives and Operational colleagues in order to support safe care.
• To engage fully in development of services, driving forward innovations to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population.
• The post holder will be a member of the Divisional Group and will be expected to participate in the activities of the directorate as indicated.
• Other duties commensurate with the post/grade as advised by the speciality clinician.
• To assist the Trust in reaching external targets without compromising good quality patient care.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential: GMC registration with a licence to practice.

Experience:

• Essential: Knowledge and experience of general medicine or geriatric medicine and UK acute medicine and ambulatory care. Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum. Experience of literature appraisal and report writing.
• Desirable: Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine. Implementation of evidence-based guidelines. Participation in relevant national audits.

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.