Job summary
The post holder will be joining a dynamic and
friendly medical team to develop and embed high quality care for older patients
in a number of different clinical settings alongside the existing speciality
doctor and consultant team. We have established acute front of house frailty
team, acute complex frailty wards, specialist movement disorder service,
ortho-geriatrics, surgical liaison, general geriatric clinics and falls/syncope
and Tilt clinic. As a result we are able to explore a candidates interest and
try to tailor a post to their development, appreciating that a doctor working
in a team within their area of interest is a valuable asset in driving forward
service development and high quality. Therefore, applicants must have suitable
training and an interest or wishing to gain experience in Geriatric Medicine
The post holder will have
appropriate training as outlined in the job specification and a well -developed
medical knowledge, allowing the ability and confidence to function decisively
and autonomously. Candidates should be hard-working, dependable, collegial, and
professional in keeping with GMC good medical practice.
You
must be fully registered with a GMC license to practice.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team providing high
quality care for medical patients within the elderly care / frailty service.
Support
and develop the acute front of house frailty assessment unit, acute complex
frailty unit, frailty specialist units and rehabilitation wards.
Support
outreach services to surgical, orthopaedic and medical wards.
Liaise
between nurses, junior doctors, multi-disciplinary teams, patients, relatives
and senior medical teams.
Attend and
participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
Attend and
contribute to liaison activity in acute frailty, orthogeriatric.
Attend
outpatient clinics.
Study for
higher examination where needed and maintain continued professional development.
Attend
weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
Participate
in the teaching and training programmes for Junior Staff and Postgraduate
Medical.
Participate
in QI/audit programme.
To
supervise and manage junior medical staff depending on experience.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure
continuity of medical care for patients admitted through regular assessment and
day to day management
Liaise
with professionals to promote appropriate admission, timely discharge and
seamless care
Contribute
to weekly multidisciplinary meetings
Be
potentially responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff depending on experience
Be
expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and
undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of
staff.
For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to
the Clinical lead of Elderly Care, and will ensure the effective and efficient
use of resources allocated
Continue
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that they meet the national requirements for CPD, both internal and external
Be
expected to participate in clinical governance including audit arrangements in
line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice
Be
expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave,
study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient
care
If wishes
can explore involvement in acute medicine on call.
Will
be supported locally for medical appraisal
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure
continuity of medical care for patients admitted through regular assessment and
day to day management
Liaise
with professionals to promote appropriate admission, timely discharge and
seamless care
Contribute
to weekly multidisciplinary meetings
Be
potentially responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff depending on experience
Be
expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and
undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of
staff.
For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to
the Clinical lead of Elderly Care, and will ensure the effective and efficient
use of resources allocated
Continue
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that they meet the national requirements for CPD, both internal and external
Be
expected to participate in clinical governance including audit arrangements in
line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice
Be
expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave,
study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient
care
If wishes
can explore involvement in acute medicine on call.
Will
be supported locally for medical appraisal
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Communication and influencing
- Problem solving
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Foundation training completion or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- MRCP or working towards
- Geriatric diploma or other elderly care clinical experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate
- Excellent Communication skills
- Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills
- Good time management
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Communication and influencing
- Problem solving
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Foundation training completion or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- MRCP or working towards
- Geriatric diploma or other elderly care clinical experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT literate
- Excellent Communication skills
- Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills
- Good time management
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
