Specialist Doctor in Geriatric Medicine

3 weeks ago


Bath, United Kingdom Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a new Specialist Doctor to work in our enthusiastic and expanding Hospital at Home team in the Older Person's Unit (OPU). The Specialist Doctor will work alongside the consultant geriatricians in conjunction with the junior medical teams. The role is focussed on contributing to our growing Hospital at Home scheme but there are opportunities to work within the wider OPU.

The Royal United is a 550 bedded district general hospital, close to the centre of Bath, serving a catchment population of 500 000 people. Bath offers excellent shopping, entertainment, and sports facilities, in a World Heritage city surrounded by beautiful countryside.

We look forward to welcoming new colleagues; to find out more about the post please contact Dr Veronica Lyell, Clinical Lead, Older Persons' Unit via email: , or Ms Kerrie Hopson, Hospital at Home clinical lead via email:

Main duties of the job

You will be providing clinical assessment and management of patients, supervising junior colleagues on the team, supporting the multidisciplinary team to progress Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, and promoting safe management in a home setting, while contributing to the governance and expansion of this service.

Total PAs / WTE to be agreed upon appointment;

5 - 10 PAs / - 1 WTE will be considered.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications Basic Postgraduate

Essential

Degree --- Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC ----MRCP(UK) or equivalent ---Entry to the GMC specialist register (or expected within 6 months) via CCT, CESR or ECR routes.

Desirable

Higher Degree Member of British Geriatrics Society General Medicine

Clinical Experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Geriatric Medicine Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in the field of Geriatric medicine Experience of Rehabilitation in a variety of settings Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Demonstrable experience in discharge planning and frailty

Desirable

Experience of working with community teams Experience working in acute setting in ED/ Frailty Demonstrates ability to innovate and change current practices to improve the patient experience

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