This post will be mainly based at County Hospital (Ward 15) and provide senior medical cover and clinical leadership within Elderly Care, working with a team of Consultant Geriatricians. There will be rotations between County Hospital and Royal Stoke Hospital.
County Hospital, which is part of UHNM, has one elderly care ward in addition to AMU and general medical wards. It has an Emergency Department (ED) that operates from 08:00-22:00 hours and provides excellent diagnostic, outpatient, and surgical services.
Ward 15 at County Hospital is a purpose-built elderly care ward with 28 beds and currently has one substantive Geriatrician and a locum consultant, supported by a team of training and non-training doctors and advanced clinical practitioners. The ward is also supported by an MDT team comprising physiotherapists, occupational therapists, mental health, and social teams.
There is a daily consultant-led ward MDT board round, followed by a ward round and also once weekly MDT meeting.
County Hospital also has a Frailty Front Door team comprising advanced clinical practitioners who assess frail patients in the ED and facilitate discharge if appropriate.
There will be opportunities for the post holder to undertake sessions or rotate to the Royal Stoke site, as well as opportunities for interested and suitable candidates to take part in acute medical on calls at County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the Consultant's typical working pattern, duties, objectives, and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of the Consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities, and external commitments.
Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
In particular, where you manage employees of the Trust, you will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures.
You will be expected to ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with the UHNM Trust's Health and Safety Policies.
Person Specification
Professional Values and Behaviours, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Completed at least 12 years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies. At least 6 years UK experience in Geriatric Medicine MRCP or equivalent OR Diploma in Geriatric Medicine Practices with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists). Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e. knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope. Adheres to professional requirements participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
Desirable
MSc in Geriatrics SCE (Specialty Certificate Examination) in Geriatric Medicine
Leadership and Team Working
Essential
Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in others. Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams - promotes and participates in both multidisciplinary and interprofessional team working.
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Essential
Takes prompt action where there is an issue with safety or quality in patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary. Collaborates with multidisciplinary, and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings with respect for and recognition of the roles of other health professionals. Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practice and acts on the findings. Evidence of attendance at MDT Meetings.
Desirable
Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Education and Training
Essential
Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop services.
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
Research
Essential
Evidence of experience in research.
Desirable
Peer-reviewed publications Evidence of continuing research
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to work flexibly
Personal Circumstances
Essential
Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required) To be accessible by telephone for on-call duties
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
UHNM County
Weston Road, Stafford
Stafford
ST16 3SA
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County Hospital, which is part of UHNM, has one elderly care ward in addition to AMU and general medical wards. It has an Emergency Department (ED) that operates from 08:00-22:00 hours and provides excellent diagnostic, outpatient, and surgical services.
Ward 15 at County Hospital is a purpose-built elderly care ward with 28 beds and currently has one substantive Geriatrician and a locum consultant, supported by a team of training and non-training doctors and advanced clinical practitioners. The ward is also supported by an MDT team comprising physiotherapists, occupational therapists, mental health, and social teams.
There is a daily consultant-led ward MDT board round, followed by a ward round and also once weekly MDT meeting.
County Hospital also has a Frailty Front Door team comprising advanced clinical practitioners who assess frail patients in the ED and facilitate discharge if appropriate.
There will be opportunities for the post holder to undertake sessions or rotate to the Royal Stoke site, as well as opportunities for interested and suitable candidates to take part in acute medical on calls at County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the Consultant's typical working pattern, duties, objectives, and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of the Consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities, and external commitments.
Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
In particular, where you manage employees of the Trust, you will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures.
You will be expected to ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with the UHNM Trust's Health and Safety Policies.
Person Specification
Professional Values and Behaviours, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Full GMC registration MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Completed at least 12 years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies. At least 6 years UK experience in Geriatric Medicine MRCP or equivalent OR Diploma in Geriatric Medicine Practices with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists). Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e. knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope. Adheres to professional requirements participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
Desirable
MSc in Geriatrics SCE (Specialty Certificate Examination) in Geriatric Medicine
Leadership and Team Working
Essential
Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour managing situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in others. Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams - promotes and participates in both multidisciplinary and interprofessional team working.
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Essential
Takes prompt action where there is an issue with safety or quality in patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary. Collaborates with multidisciplinary, and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings with respect for and recognition of the roles of other health professionals. Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practice and acts on the findings. Evidence of attendance at MDT Meetings.
Desirable
Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Education and Training
Essential
Critically assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and the relevant generic capabilities to lead and develop services.
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in medical education Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
Research
Essential
Evidence of experience in research.
Desirable
Peer-reviewed publications Evidence of continuing research
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to work under pressure, and as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to work flexibly
Personal Circumstances
Essential
Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required) To be accessible by telephone for on-call duties
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
UHNM County
Weston Road, Stafford
Stafford
ST16 3SA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
205-6292952-B #J-18808-Ljbffr
