Job summary
Specialty Doctor - Care of the Elderly
10 PAs
Permanent
We are looking to a recruit Specialty Doctor to join our comprehensive Care of Elderly service at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post will enable the successful applicant to gain valuable experience in a number of clinical areas including:
- Acute inpatient work
- Ward support and referral
- Outpatient clinics
- Ortho-geriatric ward reviews
The Care of the Elderly Department has an outstanding record in supporting and training specialty doctors, We are committed to supporting our middle grade doctors in reaching their desired career goals by developing their clinical, medical, educational and managerial skills.
Main duties of the job
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a specialty doctor in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric to work within our Adult Medicine department. The post holder will be based at Tameside General Hospital. The post is based within the Care of the Elderly Department and the main activity undertaken will include outpatient clinics, diagnostic tests and ward rounds and on calls for general internal medicine.
These posts represent an exciting opportunity to join one of the pioneering integrated care organisations in the country which is transforming the way care is delivered to support improving the health of the population it serves. Not only do these posts provide exposure to a variety of clinical settings but also the opportunity to be at the core of transforming our services to provide a truly integrated model of health care to our population.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- At least 2 years' experience in an equivalent grade working within a General Medical specialty
Desirable
- Specialty trainee competencies to the level of an ST3 in General Medicine (or equivalent)
- Care of Elderly experience
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and license to practice
- MRCP
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills
- Effective decision making
- Able to demonstrate initiative and judgment.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching/educational supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Evidence of attendance to 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Written communication in a clear and concise manner
Relationships
Essential
- Ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Other
Essential
- Committed to quality Improvement
- Assertive, confident and able to work on own initiative
- Prioritize own and others workload.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- At least 2 years' experience in an equivalent grade working within a General Medical specialty
Desirable
- Specialty trainee competencies to the level of an ST3 in General Medicine (or equivalent)
- Care of Elderly experience
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and license to practice
- MRCP
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills
- Effective decision making
- Able to demonstrate initiative and judgment.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching/educational supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Evidence of attendance to 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Written communication in a clear and concise manner
Relationships
Essential
- Ability to work as a team player in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
Other
Essential
- Committed to quality Improvement
- Assertive, confident and able to work on own initiative
- Prioritize own and others workload.
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).
