LAS SpR / ST4+ ST5+ NHS Speciality Doctor / Registrar Elderly Care

Applications are invited for a Registrar / LAS SpR / Speciality Doctor / StR4+ in Elderly Care / Geriatrics Medicine. The post will commence as soon as possible (ASAP). This post offers the opportunity to develop general registrar level skills and possibly more advanced skills for those interested and those doctors with the appropriate experience to do so.

Responsibilities

• Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to his/her charge.
• Co‑responsibility for the proper functioning of the Elderly Care / Geriatrics Medicine department, including the supervision of more junior medical staff.
• Participation in the Registrar on‑call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleague's absence.
• Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
• Attending sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing procedures as appropriate.
• Running of wards with consultant cover on site during the day, consultant off site after hours.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Communication with other team members as appropriate.
• Co‑ordinating appropriate medical disciplines concerned with care for your speciality and communicating appropriately with general practitioners (GPs) and community agencies.
• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the speciality and referred to the speciality.
• Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultant's care, supervising the junior doctors whilst the patient is in their care.
• In conjunction with the admitting clinical teams and the wider health economy to develop and implement integrated Elderly Care / Geriatrics Medicine pathways throughout the hospital / trust.
• Participation in relevant audit for the department and quality assurance procedures.
• Abide by the clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the hospital / trust.
• Ensuring that the guidance from the GMC (General Medical Council) on Good Medical Practice is at the heart of your clinical practise.
• Keeping up to date with Elderly Care / Geriatrics Medicine knowledge by continuous medical education in the best interest of the patient and your personal development.
• Being flexible to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and clinical lead for your department.
• Contributing to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the hospital / trust as appropriate.
• Adhering to hospital / trust procedures such as Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities policies, etc.
• Working to the hospital / trust values: Put Patients First, Take Ownership, Respect Others, Be Positive.
• Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the job, seeking medical education as appropriate and encouraging and supporting staff development and training as appropriate with your grade.
• Attending statutory, essential and mandatory training.
• Respecting the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff.
• All members of staff must comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
• Staff who have access to vulnerable adults will be subject to satisfactory DBS Disclosure (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Professional Development

The post‑holder will be required to keep themselves up to date with their relevant area of practice and be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the hospital / trust / GMC. The trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as set down by the Royal Colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities, which also applies to GMC Revalidation. Professional or study leave is granted for purposes approved by the trust and includes time off for study, research, teaching, examining, visiting external clinics (if required) to the hospital / trust and attending professional conferences. Study leave allowance is a maximum of 10 days per annum.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is based on the national salary scale as outlined in the Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions – £59,175 – £95,400 per annum, not inclusive of extra hours, which are paid in addition to basic salary. Skilled Worker / Tier 2 Visa sponsorship offered (if required).

Qualifications and Requirements

• IELTS or OET (overall score 7.5 or OET Grade ‘B’) for IMG's.
• GMC Registration Essential (General Medical Council). Guidance available if needed.
• Ability to cope with a varying workload.
• Ability to act as part of a team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.

Job Plans & Agreement

Job plans will be discussed with the Clinical Lead of Elderly Care / Geriatrics Medicine and departmental service manager. All job plans are made with the agreement of the doctor and the needs of the Elderly Care / Geriatrics Medicine department.