Job summary
The Specialist is an established role in our department that supports experienced and motivated colleagues in working alongside consultant colleagues in a leadership role in HCOP. The post also aims to support colleagues in completing a CESR qualification for a future consultant post if they so wish. With this in mind, we are looking for high-performing individuals to join our existing team of HCOP Consultants at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. We are a team of nine HCOP Consultants who provide care for frail older patients in service areas which include Acute Geriatrics ward, OPAD, FSDEC and Orthogeriatrics.
Candidates are required to have MBBS or an equivalent primary medical qualification, have 12 years of clinical experience since their primary medical qualification and have 6 years of experience in Health Care of Older People at SAS level.
The successful candidate will join other consultants of the department and participate in covering medical wards and other clinical areas designated for HCOP. Opportunities for teaching are available in our clinical skills area. Other areas of special interest are encouraged. The standard job plan is 10PA but less-than-full-time working is welcomed. The breakdown of job plans will be agreed with the successful candidates, using a standardised tool to ensure parity between colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The post attracts 10 PAs, including 1.5 core SPA in the expectation that career-grade medical staff will undertake additional roles as part of their normal agreed job plan. This will be increased according to additional contributions (e.g. clinical and education supervision of resident doctors). The appointee will have responsibilities across the department, but there will be opportunities to develop subspecialty interests depending on experience and service needs.
The appointee will work in accordance with the Trust's standard operating procedures and policies. They will commit to attending accredited conferences and meetings to maintain their continuing professional development, in line with national CME requirements, as well as completing mandatory training. The appointee will be accountable to the CSL. The appointee will also participate in an annual job planning and appraisal process as required by the GMC.
Clinical
Responsibilities include ward rounds of patients in Ward 21/29/30/OPAD/Ortho geriatrics and assessment of referrals to FSDEC/Clinics. Opportunity exists to be a part of HCOP weekend on call shifts (1-in-8 basis) and FSDEC Evening cover. Job plan will be agreed after successful recruitment. The role generates a degree of administrational work. The appointee will be expected to respond to results appropriately and liaise with other teams as required. The appointee will be accountable for clinical matters to the CSL.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL CARE
*To have oversight of all team activity during that clinical session, and provide support to other registered and non-registered clinical practitioners when needed
*To provide appropriate supervisions to resident doctors, ACPs and clinical practitioners
*Administrative duties related to patient care
*Contribution to medical education activity, including for members of the multidisciplinary team
*Regular participation in departmental and directorate meetings
*To support the Trust in emergencies in addition to appropriate on-call commitments
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL CARE
*To have oversight of all team activity during that clinical session, and provide support to other registered and non-registered clinical practitioners when needed
*To provide appropriate supervisions to resident doctors, ACPs and clinical practitioners
*Administrative duties related to patient care
*Contribution to medical education activity, including for members of the multidisciplinary team
*Regular participation in departmental and directorate meetings
*To support the Trust in emergencies in addition to appropriate on-call commitments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- *Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Health Care of Older People.
- *Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of acute problems.
- *Ability to function as independent operator in relevant procedures
- *An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
- *Completed a minimum of 12 years' substantive medical work since obtaining their medical qualification.
- *Completed a minimum of substantive employment for six years in HCOP in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (experience in a relevant specialty and/or an equivalent grade may also be considered).
Desirable
- *Ability to function as independent operator in ultrasound
- *Understands core research principles, methodology and ethics
- *Experience gained from working in and developing HCOP units
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- *Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- *Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Health Care of Older People.
- *Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of acute problems.
- *Ability to function as independent operator in relevant procedures
- *An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
- *Completed a minimum of 12 years' substantive medical work since obtaining their medical qualification.
- *Completed a minimum of substantive employment for six years in HCOP in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades (experience in a relevant specialty and/or an equivalent grade may also be considered).
Desirable
- *Ability to function as independent operator in ultrasound
- *Understands core research principles, methodology and ethics
- *Experience gained from working in and developing HCOP units
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).
