Specialty Doctor in Frailty

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Full time
Employer: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: James Paget University Hospital Town: Gorleston Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 04/02/2025 12:00 Specialty Doctor in Frailty

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

The

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service. Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: Putting patients first Aiming to get it right Recognising that everybody counts Doing everything openly and honestly ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor with an interest in Frailty to join our existing Frailty multidisciplinary team. The post will be based on our Acute Frailty ward, carrying out comprehensive geriatric assessments on frail older patients. Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work alongside 3 consultant geriatricians on our 38 bedded Acute Frailty ward, providing timely comprehensive geriatric assessment and working with the Acute Frailty multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe discharge home. The team includes experienced nursing staff, Resident doctors, Physician Associates, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, a case manager, and a Frailty Pharmacist. The post will also include some outreach into the Emergency Department to ensure prompt assessment of frail patients identified as requiring admission. The post is suitable for a physician with at least 4 years post-qualification experience (able to work at IMT3 level or above), and an interest in care of frail older people. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, experience of multidisciplinary teamworking, and a holistic view of patient care. Working for our organisation

The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to a population of 250,000 residents across Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney, as well as to the many visitors who come to this part of East Anglia. There is a close working relationship between staff and management with a strong culture of team working which contributes to a friendly working environment. The Hospital has a good reputation for Education and Training and provides about a third of secondary care teaching for UEA medical students. Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further information regarding the job plan can be found in the attached Job Description. If you have further questions, please contact us using the contact information provided. Person specification

Education and Qualifications

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree MRCP or MRCGP Full GMC registration Experience & Knowledge

Ability to work collaboratively with allied health care professionals in primary and secondary care Knowledge of primary health care systems and IT Key Skills

Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students in an Acute Medicine setting Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively Able to form part of a team and recognise the importance of team working Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working, and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Tier 2 Sponsorship:

We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement. Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date. Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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.

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