Specialty Doctor in Frailty

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Full time
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Job offered by: NHS
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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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 and Occupational therapists along with a case manager and 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. About us

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. Job 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

Educations 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £59,175 to £95,400 per annum pro rata

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