Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in the Care of the Elderly / Frailty service. The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Cheshire.
The successful candidate will work with the Consultant Care of the Elderly and Frailty Physicians and will be expected to liaise with other disciplines within the Trust.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based on our Care of the Elderly ward carrying out comprehensive geriatric assessments of our frail elderly cohort of patients which will be supported by members of the multidisciplinary team.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities.
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 Fitness to Practise Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely Eligibility Essential Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competences (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty 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. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job. Skills 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 Skills 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback. Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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The successful candidate will work with the Consultant Care of the Elderly and Frailty Physicians and will be expected to liaise with other disciplines within the Trust.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based on our Care of the Elderly ward carrying out comprehensive geriatric assessments of our frail elderly cohort of patients which will be supported by members of the multidisciplinary team.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities.
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 Fitness to Practise Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely Eligibility Essential Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competences (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty 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. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job. Skills 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 Skills 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback. Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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