Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated doctor to join our dynamic Acute Frailty Service as an Acute Frailty Fellow. This post is ideal for doctors with at least 12 months' experience at FY2 level or above, including some exposure to Geriatric Medicine, who wish to develop specialist skills before committing to a career pathway in Elderly Care .
The successful candidate will work within A&E and Acute Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, providing high-quality assessment and management of frail older adults aged 65 and over. You will be part of a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and supporting safe, timely discharge.
Weekend working (08:00-16:00, Saturday/Sunday) forms part of the rota and attracts pay enhancements.
Main duties of the job
- Clerking, assessing and managing frail older patients in A\&E
- Developing individualised care plans with a focus on geriatric syndromes
- Conducting advanced care planning, DNAR and end-of-life discussions with patients and families
- Participating in daily MDT meetings
- Liaising closely with discharge coordinators, community teams, GPs and care homes to facilitate safe discharge
- Making referrals to other services as required
- Contributing to audit, quality improvement and service development
- Participating in teaching for junior doctors, medical students, nurses and AHPs
- Engaging in departmental educational activities and postgraduate training
- Supporting Trust-wide clinical governance, M\&M and Safecare processes
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- AM: Acute Frailty Service in A&E + MDT meeting
- PM: Acute Frailty Service in A&E
- This structure runs Monday to Friday, with paid weekend rota cover included
This post would suit an experienced resident doctor in medicine with an interest in Care of the Elderly and an aspiration to further their experience in the speciality before committing to a future career path.
Responsible for the clerking and day to day care of patients identified by the Frailty Team in A&E. They will undertake independent clinical review of patients and develop individualised care plans with particular reference to geriatric syndromes.
Undertake sensitive discussions with patients, families and carers around advanced care planning, DNAR discussions, admission avoidance planning, NG feeding/risk feeding, end of life discussions and explaining clinical management plans to patients and their families.
Make appropriate referrals to other health and social care professionals.
Work proactively and collaboratively to expedite discharges, working closely with social care teams including discharge coordinators, discharge hub teams, community teams, GPs and care homes.
Participate in daily Multi-disciplinary Team meetings and work closely with Allied Health professionals.
Participate in audits, quality improvement projects and Frailty service development.
Contribute to the delivery and development of education and training pertaining to the Frailty work-stream.
Attend the active postgraduate programme with weekly lectures, radiology, medical and pathology meetings and medical unit presentations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- AM: Acute Frailty Service in A&E + MDT meeting
- PM: Acute Frailty Service in A&E
- This structure runs Monday to Friday, with paid weekend rota cover included
This post would suit an experienced resident doctor in medicine with an interest in Care of the Elderly and an aspiration to further their experience in the speciality before committing to a future career path.
Responsible for the clerking and day to day care of patients identified by the Frailty Team in A&E. They will undertake independent clinical review of patients and develop individualised care plans with particular reference to geriatric syndromes.
Undertake sensitive discussions with patients, families and carers around advanced care planning, DNAR discussions, admission avoidance planning, NG feeding/risk feeding, end of life discussions and explaining clinical management plans to patients and their families.
Make appropriate referrals to other health and social care professionals.
Work proactively and collaboratively to expedite discharges, working closely with social care teams including discharge coordinators, discharge hub teams, community teams, GPs and care homes.
Participate in daily Multi-disciplinary Team meetings and work closely with Allied Health professionals.
Participate in audits, quality improvement projects and Frailty service development.
Contribute to the delivery and development of education and training pertaining to the Frailty work-stream.
Attend the active postgraduate programme with weekly lectures, radiology, medical and pathology meetings and medical unit presentations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience working at FY2 or above level
- Minimum of 24 months experience working in the NHS
- Minimum of 4 months experience working in Geriatric Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience working at FY2 or above level
- Minimum of 24 months experience working in the NHS
- Minimum of 4 months experience working in Geriatric Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
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).
