Trust Doctor (eqv. to ST3+) in Geriatric and rehabilitation Medicine

Trust Doctor (eqv. to ST3+) in Geriatric and rehabilitation Medicine

Trust Doctor (eqv. to ST3+) in Geriatric and rehabilitation MedicineFixed Term 12 monthsWhipps Cross HospitalOur OPS (Older People's Services) team is growing, and we would like you to be a part of our fantastic workforce. We are advertising for a 12-month fixed term Trust Doctor (ST3+equivalent) post to cover the Ainslie rehabilitation unit and commencing as soon as possible. The Ainslie rehabilitation unit is based in the north of Chingford and is separate from Whipps Cross Hospital. This post will sit within the department of Older People's Services at Whipps cross who are recruiting on behalf of the Northeast London foundation trust (NELFT).The post holder will be based at Ainslie rehabilitation unit for the duration of the post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills in geriatric and rehabilitation medicine. This post provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience by linking up with the Whipps cross team. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution.Full MRCP is desirable though if you hold MRCP 1 part and above or equivalent qualification, you may be considered. You should have a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties.Ainslie rehabilitation unit serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and multi-morbidity.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills in geriatric and rehabilitation medicine. This post provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience by linking up with the Whipps cross team. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution.Full MRCP is desirable though if you hold MRCP 1 part and above or equivalent qualification, you may be considered. You should have a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties.Ainslie rehabilitation unit serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and multi-morbidity.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practise
• Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc)
• Full MRCP 2

Experience

• Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M
• Current ALS certificate
• Higher trainee-equivalent experience in Geriatric Medicine
• Geriatric sub-specialty experience/rehabilitation medicine

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M, rehabilitation medicine specialist skills required for this post
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
• Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
• Completion of a post-graduate qualification in Geriatric Medicine (e.g. Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising medical staff
• Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
• Abilitytomanagestaffand resources effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• IT Skills

Other

• Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
• Good leadership skills
• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure

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.

Consultant Geriatrician and Clinical Lead