Trauma and Orthopaedics, Registrar

**Doctors Direct** have an exciting opportunity for a **Registrar** to work with us **at Princess Alexandra Hospital** **NHS Foundation Trust** in **Trauma & Orthopaedics.**

We are looking for a doctor dedicated to, and passionate about, improving health and wellbeing within the East Kent community.

This Role is an ongoing fulltime placement opportunity within the fast paced care of the Geriatrics department. This role would be predominantly based in East Kent with the opportunity to work extra shifts across the Trusts’ other sites and any of our partner Trusts.

**Your key responsibilities will be to**:

- Conduct thorough medical assessments and evaluations of elderly patients to diagnose and manage age-related health conditions.
- Develop individualized care plans based on the patient's medical history, current health status, and specific needs.
- Specialize in the diagnosis and management of common age-related conditions, such as dementia, osteoporosis, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.
- Prescribe and manage medications, considering potential interactions and side effects that are more prevalent in older adults.
- Regularly review medication regimens and adjust as needed.
- Focus on preventative healthcare measures to promote healthy aging, including vaccinations, health screenings, and lifestyle recommendations.
- Assess and manage the mental health and emotional well-being of elderly patients, including addressing issues like depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline.
- Offer support for patients and families dealing with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.

**Details about the roles**:

- **Speciality**:Registrar**
- **Location**: Harlow
- **Days per week**: Monday and Tuesday
- **Shift pattern**: 09-1700
- **Start date**:ASAP - 04/06/24**
- **Rate of pay**:£55-£65
- **Payment method: PAYE **we do NOT facilitate payment through LTD/umbrella companies
- Valid GMC
- Right to work in the UK
- Clinical attachment complete and minimum of 3 months paid experience in the NHS/UK

**About the Trust**

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Not only do members of Doctors Direct help save money for the NHS, they receive fantastic benefits including;
- **First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust** - access before they are made available to agency
- **Wellbeing incentives **-take advantage of the wellbeing hub
- **Competitive pay rates** - work this week, get paid next week
- **Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go** - access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
- **Essential support when you need it - 24/7 365 days - **Call us anytime
- **Multi-locational** - work across neighbouring Trusts
- **Varied working options to suit your lifestyle **- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements
- **Training and development opportunities**:

- **Build holiday allowance for every shift you work**:

- **Stakeholder pension scheme available**

**Want to know more about Doctors Direct?**
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**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £55.00-£65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Application question(s):

- Do you have the right to work in the UK? (We do not offer sponsorship)
- Do you have references as a doctor that cover 2-3 years?

Work Location: In person