Divisional Director Quality Safety and Governance

1 week ago

Worthing, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant in Geriatric Medicine in the Elderly Medicine (DOME) Team, based at St Richard’s Hospital part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded Department with a regional reputation for excellence. Elderly Medicine/Frailty is an area that is only expected to grow in the coming years and as such we are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated workforce to help develop and improve the services we currently offer in the Trust. This is a time of real excitement as we look to build a team that can work with our key stakeholders in developing new pathways. This role in particular would focus on ward based elderly care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients whilst also contributing to improving mortality, patient experience, length of stay etc. As a team we are also looking to develop further community work, dementia services, and enhance our SDEC, virtual wards and front door frailty services. We also welcome an appropriate specialist interest. The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team and Physician colleagues across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role would be to support and develop the elderly inpatient service, at St Richard’s Hospital. Working with colleagues at our other sites in Worthing, , Princess Royal in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County in Brighton. Our aim is to build upon our strengths and improve our performance in other areas to become nationally recognised as an all-round excellent care provider achieving the best outcome for our patients. The post holder will: • Support the ward inpatient team, Supervising the ward multidisciplinary team. Have responsibility for inpatients at University Hospital Sussex at the St Richard’s site, delivering daily ward input as needed. • Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues • Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the DOME educational program. • There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Health Education Centre including Medical and Clinical Audit. The successful candidate will be included on the on-call rota for GIM and with the other consultants in DOME, currently on a 1 in 8 basis.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

This has been developed with a full-time plan in mind, though this can be adjusted with the successful applicant.

Person specification

Experience / Qualifications

Essential criteria

Basic medical degree MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice CCT in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable criteria

Higher Degree CCT in General Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Evidence of additional qualifications, accreditation in sub-specialty area eg gerontology, education

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

Wide experience in General and Geriatric Medicine Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Skills Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Understanding of clinical risk management An ability to communicate well with patients and staff

Desirable criteria

Suitable sub speciality interest

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date Knowledge and use of evidence based practice

Desirable criteria

IT Skills Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential criteria

Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable criteria

Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria

Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential criteria

Understanding of the principles of research Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable criteria

Research experience Publications Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential criteria

Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written Decisiveness/accountability Excellent and effective interpersonal skills Non-judgemental approach to patients Flexibility Resilience Thoroughness Initiative/drive/enthusiasm Probity Leadership skills Evidence of logical thinking/ problem solving/ decision-making

Behaviours and Values

Essential criteria

Demonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust’s mission and value

Presentation Skills

Essential criteria

Effective, confident presentation ability

Additionally

Essential criteria

Good references from relevant sources

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