Consultant in Medicine for Older People

2 weeks ago

Bristol City Centre, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust are looking to expand the talented Medicine for Older People team to drive an ambitious future vision for Geriatrics and Frailty at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

An exciting opportunity to join the Medicine for Older People team here at the Bristol Royal Infirmary at UHBW, working alongside an established multidisciplinary team of 10 consultants, 1 specialty doctor and 1 associate specialist. The successful candidate will carry out their duties across the BRI site and will be required to participate in additional on-call commitments. Candidates wishing to work less than full time are welcome to apply. The successful applicant will have a specialist interest in Parkinson's and movement disorders

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the care of complex, frail older people through our front door frailty service, on our Medicine for older people wards and through outpatient clinics. They will join a team of consultants well supported by a highly qualified multi professional team. They will contribute to the supervision of our junior medical staff, teaching to undergraduate medical students and welcoming professional visitors to our team. The model of care provided by our Medicine for older people service continues to develop and expand which makes it an exciting time to join team. The post holder will be expected to comply with all relevant trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This will include working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specific process for the management of patients that do not attend their appointment or admission and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are expected to work with the service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities are achieved.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create aworkforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Bristol is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the UK, often described as little London, with high quality housing and schools, a thriving restaurant and theatre scene and excellent transport links to London, the South West coast and the great outdoors.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview

Desirable

Higher academic qualification *

Experience
Essential

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential

Up-to-date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research
Essential

Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.

Teaching and Training
Essential

Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership
Essential

Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential

Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Behaviours and Values- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values

Desirable

Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other
Essential

Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

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