Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in Acute Frailty (0.4 WTE). The post is substantive. The successful candidate will join an established multidisciplinary team supporting an expanding Frailty service delivering excellent clinical care for the frail population of Mid Cheshire.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be based on the Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU) carrying out comprehensive geriatric assessments of frail elderly patients. There will be participation in twice weekly MDT meetings for the 30 bed virtual frailty ward. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out assessments of patients at risk of admission via 'hot clinics' to ensure high quality care is delivered in the right place.
About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
Job description
Job responsibilities Further information regarding the job plan can be found in the job description attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Eligibility Essential Evidence of foundation competencies Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competences (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job. Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job. Fitness to Practise Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise Specialty specific skills related to the post Essential Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: understands the components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment and is confident in initiating the assessment in a frail person. Advanced Care Planning: has the ability to recognise patients who would benefit from advanced care planning and end of life care discussions and is able to carry out these discussions with patient and families. Supervision: ability to supervise junior team members and assist in conducting audits/QIPs. Communication Essential Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives. Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options. Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making. Personal Skills Essential Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team. Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams. Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions. Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology. Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care. Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity. Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement Essential Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors. Audit: evidence of active participation in audit. Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching. Desirable Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes). Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job. Commitment to ongoing professional development Essential Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Probity Essential Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues. Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 412 - MED 6755757
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Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be based on the Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU) carrying out comprehensive geriatric assessments of frail elderly patients. There will be participation in twice weekly MDT meetings for the 30 bed virtual frailty ward. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out assessments of patients at risk of admission via 'hot clinics' to ensure high quality care is delivered in the right place.
About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
Job description
Job responsibilities Further information regarding the job plan can be found in the job description attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Eligibility Essential Evidence of foundation competencies Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competences (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job. Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job. Fitness to Practise Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise Specialty specific skills related to the post Essential Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: understands the components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment and is confident in initiating the assessment in a frail person. Advanced Care Planning: has the ability to recognise patients who would benefit from advanced care planning and end of life care discussions and is able to carry out these discussions with patient and families. Supervision: ability to supervise junior team members and assist in conducting audits/QIPs. Communication Essential Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives. Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options. Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making. Personal Skills Essential Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team. Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams. Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions. Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology. Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care. Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity. Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement Essential Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors. Audit: evidence of active participation in audit. Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching. Desirable Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes). Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job. Commitment to ongoing professional development Essential Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Probity Essential Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues. Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 412 - MED 6755757
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