Job summary
*For entry to the Specialty Grade Doctor, applicants will have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years'experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
*The post-holder will be encouraged to advance their career in Geriatrics and/or a medical specialty, and will be supported in obtaining postgraduate qualifications. The Division also has experience of supporting doctors in CESR (previously Article 14) applications, and again this would be encouraged for suitably experienced doctors.*The post offers excellent experience in all aspects of acute General and Care of the Elderly Medicine. Doctors in all disciplines who are considering a career in Care of the Elderly / Frailty are encouraged to apply
* The appointee will be based at ether Queens or King George Hospital, but this may change depending on service need. All post holders will be expected to cover the full on call rota pattern
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting 3 x Specialist Grade Doctors within the division of Geriatrics and Frailty. This is a full time substantive contract post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative professional to join a growing team of Geriatricians with varying interests and skills to enhance and develop our current service provision. The Department currently provides specialist services for acute frailty, falls, dementia, orthogeriatrics, surgical liaison, Parkinson's disease. The Trust is keen to develop an outstanding geriatric service and is looking for a highly motivated and innovative physician to supplement the present team.
Post holders will be joining an experienced team of eight Consultants he Specialty. You will be working in partnership with Consultant colleagues, trainees, junior doctors, matrons, ward managers, nursing and therapy teams as part of a well-established multi-professional team.You will provide support for the care of medical patients throughout their pathway within the division. There will be opportunities to gain experience in speciality outpatient clinics, as well as supporting with the quality improvement of the department. There are also opportunities for development and progression, for which we are eager to strengthen our team and are particularly keen to receive applications from those who wish to develop their careers within Geriatrics and Stroke to a senior level.
About us
We take PRIDE in everything we do, our five core values reflect that PRIDE. These values were developed together with our staff. We work hard to provide outstanding care to our community, delivered with PRIDE.
Our PRIDE values of Passion; Responsibility; Innovation; Drive and Empowerment inspire us and keep our patients at the heart of everything we do.
Our vision and values have been in place for seven years. Within our recovery plan we are keen to refresh our approach to making sure they more fully reflect the values of partners across North East London so that the way we work is ever more conscious of how our work contributes to local lives and is reliant on local partners.
All new staff appointed to posts at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and working environment of the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Completion of 12 years Medical work since obtaining primary Medical Qualification
- Sufficient experience at SpR level working in Geriatric Medicine and ability to work on the on call rota
- Full MRCP (UK)
Desirable
- Higher degree or higher management qualification
- Evidence of service improvement experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience and Management of working in Geriatrics and Frailty
- Experience and knowledge within chosen sub-specialty interest
- Understanding of current issues within frailty and future direction of specialty
Desirable
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Presentations or papers in Geriatrics and Frailty or sub specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Teaching and Training
- Demonstrate ability to anticipate problems, analyse issues, suggest alternative solutions and make decisions
- Assimilate and use appropriate information when analysing, problem-solving and making decisions
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills
- Ability to develop evidence-based protocols
- Development of evaluations / audit /protocols / clinical improvement initiatives
- IT literacy
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS clinical governance and resource constraints. Evidence of participation and active involvement in audit. Experience of organising rotas or management experience outside the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Completion of 12 years Medical work since obtaining primary Medical Qualification
- Sufficient experience at SpR level working in Geriatric Medicine and ability to work on the on call rota
- Full MRCP (UK)
Desirable
- Higher degree or higher management qualification
- Evidence of service improvement experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience and Management of working in Geriatrics and Frailty
- Experience and knowledge within chosen sub-specialty interest
- Understanding of current issues within frailty and future direction of specialty
Desirable
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
- Presentations or papers in Geriatrics and Frailty or sub specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Teaching and Training
- Demonstrate ability to anticipate problems, analyse issues, suggest alternative solutions and make decisions
- Assimilate and use appropriate information when analysing, problem-solving and making decisions
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills
- Ability to develop evidence-based protocols
- Development of evaluations / audit /protocols / clinical improvement initiatives
- IT literacy
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS clinical governance and resource constraints. Evidence of participation and active involvement in audit. Experience of organising rotas or management experience outside the NHS
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).
