Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Geriatric Registrar (fixed term 12 months starting November 2024 ) to support expansion and development of geriatric services based on ward 10a. Geriatric Medicine is a dynamic department within the Medicine Division, and has a strong focus on delivering high quality acute medical care of the frail older patient from admission through to discharge. The department oversees a bed base of around 200, approximating to a quarter of all trust inpatient capacity. These beds are located in an acute frailty admissions unit, short stay frailty ward, inpatient Complex Care wards and step-down transitional care facilities based on the Southmead site.
Main duties of the job
The department runs clinics in general geriatric medicine and falls, Parkinson's disease and enhanced pre-operative medical assessment on the Southmead site. At our satellite Cossham centre, we run a rapid access assessment clinic to support admission avoidance.
We have a newly- energised research programme, and recent track record of high-impact publications and research output.
In addition to core medical work, the department has recently greatly expanded its liaison services to improve the care of frail, multi-morbid surgical patients undergoing surgery, or those admitted with trauma. In addition to delivering specialist ortho-geriatric and major trauma services, liaison is conducted within urology, colorectal, burns, upper gastrointestinal and vascular surgery.
The medical team consists of 23 substantive consultants and approximately 45 junior doctors at any one time, supported by multiple advanced nurse practitioners, physician associates and therapists. This wider team has increased its emergency zone presence during the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing an acute frailty admissions unit, but we continue to deliver downstream inpatient care to frail and complex patients through the pathway through to discharge.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in England. It is a progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation, and a specialist regional centre for major trauma, neurosciences, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 8,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Development of Geriatric services is a strategic objective and the post-holder will contribute actively to a revolutionary model of shared medical and surgical care for all older patients admitted with trauma.
This will involve day-to-day medical care for older patients admitted to the trust .
The post would suit trainees in Geriatric Medicine seeking to perform at registrar-grade who are in possession of full MRCP(UK), and who may be contemplating a career in medicine or anaesthesia.
The post holder will be supervised in every aspect of their role (listed below) by substantive consultants working in Geriatric Medicine. The post holder will not routinely participate in unselected take during their fellowship, unless specific training needs are required (subject to agreement).
Salary Range: £51,017 - £58,398
Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview or relocation expenses in connection with this post.
COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, JOB SHARE APPLICATIONS WELCOME
Job description
Job responsibilities
Development of Geriatric services is a strategic objective and the post-holder will contribute actively to a revolutionary model of shared medical and surgical care for all older patients admitted with trauma.
This will involve day-to-day medical care for older patients admitted to the trust .
The post would suit trainees in Geriatric Medicine seeking to perform at registrar-grade who are in possession of full MRCP(UK), and who may be contemplating a career in medicine or anaesthesia.
The post holder will be supervised in every aspect of their role (listed below) by substantive consultants working in Geriatric Medicine. The post holder will not routinely participate in unselected take during their fellowship, unless specific training needs are required (subject to agreement).
Salary Range: £51,017 - £58,398
Please note, North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview or relocation expenses in connection with this post.
COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, JOB SHARE APPLICATIONS WELCOME
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or MRCPI Valid Advanced Life Support Certicfication Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- Recent experience and familiarity with UK or Ireland hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience in an approved training post, or equivalent
- Adequate training and experience in diagnosis and treatment of acute and general medical conditions
- Experience in conducting and writing up quality improvement projects
- Proven teaching ability
- Good written and oral communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
- Experience or training in surgical liaison, perioperative medicine or surgery
- Conference presentations and posters
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Assessment at Interview stage
Essential
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates
- Proven teaching ability
- Ability to fulfil the duties of the post and perform at level of medical ST3+
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the across Directorates. To balance individual requirements against those of the Medical Directorate and Trust as a whole
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme
- Interest in medical management
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Willingness to undertake further research
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or MRCPI Valid Advanced Life Support Certicfication Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- Recent experience and familiarity with UK or Ireland hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience in an approved training post, or equivalent
- Adequate training and experience in diagnosis and treatment of acute and general medical conditions
- Experience in conducting and writing up quality improvement projects
- Proven teaching ability
- Good written and oral communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
- Experience or training in surgical liaison, perioperative medicine or surgery
- Conference presentations and posters
- Proven track record in research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Assessment at Interview stage
Essential
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates
- Proven teaching ability
- Ability to fulfil the duties of the post and perform at level of medical ST3+
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the across Directorates. To balance individual requirements against those of the Medical Directorate and Trust as a whole
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme
- Interest in medical management
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Willingness to undertake further research
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).
