Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow
Department of Medicine for Older People (DMOP) and General Medicine
Medicine Business Group
Applications are invited for an opportunity to join the dynamic DMOP workforce in the department of Medicine for Older People. We pride ourselves in delivering a modern comprehensive service for the elderly patients of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and wider population.
You will be an integral part of the Department which comprises of 8 Stroke Consultants and 4 Consultant Geriatricians, Registrars, SHOs and Specialist Nurses. The post will involve inpatient management of frail elderly patients as well as opportunities for general medical experience.
Main duties of the job
The Trust has excellent postgraduate and research facilities, supports study leave for CPD. There is an active teaching programme and a dedicated simulation suite. This post is particularly suited for applicants seeking experience for a career in Geriatric Medicine, General internal Medicine, Orthogeriatrics Medicine, Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine. They will be given an educational supervisor and be assisted in compiling evidence of good practice to augment their portfolio.
The needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do but we are committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams, therefore your contribution will be highly valued, and your further development encouraged.
About us
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport.
There are many great reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you'll see in yourself.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.
We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be seen on our website.
We care
We respect
We listen
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is supported by Trainee doctors and a full complement of Junior clinical fellows.
Diagnosis and treatment, under consultant supervision, of emergency and non-emergency admissions to wards.
Attend ward rounds, outpatient clinic, see referrals and Day Hospital and associated discharge letters.
The primary responsibility would be to provide middle grade support to the junior team on the wards.
It is anticipated because of full shift rota commitments of the junior staff there will be on occasions the need for middle grades to support the junior ward cover. One of the SCF post will be based in Orthogeriatrics.
Educational Experience
Attend Weekly DMOP teaching meeting.
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- Attend twice-weekly CMT training sessions organized by the Postgraduate Department.
- Attendance at other postgraduate activities is encouraged.
- The fellow is expected to be studying for postgraduate examinations (unless these have already been obtained) and attendance at the hospital MRCP training sessions is expected.
- Attendance at the CPR course is mandatory. Many previous SHOs have successfully obtained postgraduate qualifications either whilst in this post or shortly afterwards and have also secured training posts
- The clinical fellow will be expected to attend an induction course training on geriatric medicine and complete the relevant competencies
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50 This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary .
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is supported by Trainee doctors and a full complement of Junior clinical fellows.
Diagnosis and treatment, under consultant supervision, of emergency and non-emergency admissions to wards.
Attend ward rounds, outpatient clinic, see referrals and Day Hospital and associated discharge letters.
The primary responsibility would be to provide middle grade support to the junior team on the wards.
It is anticipated because of full shift rota commitments of the junior staff there will be on occasions the need for middle grades to support the junior ward cover. One of the SCF post will be based in Orthogeriatrics.
Educational Experience
Attend Weekly DMOP teaching meeting.
-
- Attend twice-weekly CMT training sessions organized by the Postgraduate Department.
- Attendance at other postgraduate activities is encouraged.
- The fellow is expected to be studying for postgraduate examinations (unless these have already been obtained) and attendance at the hospital MRCP training sessions is expected.
- Attendance at the CPR course is mandatory. Many previous SHOs have successfully obtained postgraduate qualifications either whilst in this post or shortly afterwards and have also secured training posts
- The clinical fellow will be expected to attend an induction course training on geriatric medicine and complete the relevant competencies
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £43.50 This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary .
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 12 months pre-registration experience
- At least 2 years SHO level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- At least 1 year experience in Geriatric Medicine
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to be a team member
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- To understand the principle of audit and experience in undertaking audits
- Teaching of medical students and other staff
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- An appreciation of the role of research in medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 12 months pre-registration experience
- At least 2 years SHO level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- At least 1 year experience in Geriatric Medicine
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to be a team member
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- To understand the principle of audit and experience in undertaking audits
- Teaching of medical students and other staff
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- An appreciation of the role of research in medicine
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).
