Specialty Doctor in Elderly Care
7 days ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty doctor in Geriatrics at FGH.
The job would be based within the care of the elderly team.
The orthopaedic care at FGH is provided on ward 2- a 24 bedded ward. Patients are admitted and remain under the care of the orthopaedic team with input from the orthogeriatric service which comprises a specialty doctor and nurse practitioner. The post holder would be expected to review patients with fractured neck of femur and organise a medical plan for their care as well as liaise with orthopaedic colleagues and anaesthetic staff.
Communication with family members would be a significant part of the role as well as understanding of frailty and post operative complications in elderly patients.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced clinician who is keen to further their knowledge and understanding of elderly care as well as understanding of trust and NHS processes for leading change.
Applicants are encouraged to clearly exhibit how they meet our criteria in their applications. The trust is committed to negotiating a suitable relocation package and we can discuss your individual needs on application.
Main duties of the job
Main duties would include:
Caring for fractured neck of femur patients along the NOF pathway in conjunction with thecare of the elderly consultants and orthogeriatric nurse practitioners.
Regular input into Abbey View (a nurse led step down unit) supported by nurse practitioners and the medical team.
Clinic experience in the weekly falls clinic and monthly bone health clinic for fractured NOF patients.
Opportunities to work with the front door frailty team as time allows.
As well as a clinical role, this post would offer experience in service development and leadership as these areas within the hospital are undergoing change.
You will ensure that all clinical activity is recorded accurately and comprehensively and submitted via the clinical system (currently Lorenzo.)
The post holder will be required to manage their own time effectively and flexibly as required in working across the clinical pathway.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
Hold a primary medical degree as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) Recognised medical degree
Desirable
MRCP Further qualifications in geriatric medicine, frailty or related subjects Parkinsons disease
Experience
Essential
3 years (full time equivalent) hospital experience in relevant Medical Specialties since registration Ability to undertake comprehensive geriatric assessments and manage patients in a community Elderly Care ward setting Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)
Desirable
Confident in the care of acutely ill frail patients, in CCU/HDU etc Experience in Elderly Care Experience in Community Geriatric Medicine; both ward and home settings-
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