Main area: Frailty Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract: Permanent, pro rata
Hours: Part time - 4 sessions per week (Wednesday and Thursday working days)
Job ref: 412 - MED 6755757
Employer: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leighton Hospital
Town: Crewe
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/01/2025 08:00
Specialty Doctor in Acute Frailty NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Job overview 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.
Working for our organisation Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Further information regarding the job plan can be found in the job description attached to this vacancy.
Person specification Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Evidence of foundation competencies
Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competences (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty
Clinical Skills & Experience
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
Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
Specialty specific skills related to the post
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
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.
Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Personal Skills
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.
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.
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
Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations.
Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.
Commitment to ongoing professional development
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
Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others.
Key Messages
Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.
All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay.
We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Information
Name: Michelle Kidd Job title: Consultant in Acute Medicine and Acute Frailty Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 01270 692681
Name: Dr Emily Rowe Job title: Consultant in Geriatric Medicine and Acute Frailty Email address: [emailprotected]
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Contract: Permanent, pro rata
Hours: Part time - 4 sessions per week (Wednesday and Thursday working days)
Job ref: 412 - MED 6755757
Employer: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leighton Hospital
Town: Crewe
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/01/2025 08:00
Specialty Doctor in Acute Frailty NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Job overview 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.
Working for our organisation Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Further information regarding the job plan can be found in the job description attached to this vacancy.
Person specification Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Evidence of foundation competencies
Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competences (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty
Clinical Skills & Experience
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
Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
Specialty specific skills related to the post
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
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.
Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Personal Skills
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.
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.
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
Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations.
Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.
Commitment to ongoing professional development
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
Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others.
Key Messages
Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.
All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay.
We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Information
Name: Michelle Kidd Job title: Consultant in Acute Medicine and Acute Frailty Email address: [emailprotected] Telephone number: 01270 692681
Name: Dr Emily Rowe Job title: Consultant in Geriatric Medicine and Acute Frailty Email address: [emailprotected]
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