Specialist in Care of the Elderly
3 months ago
Job summary
Applications are invited for a new Specialist grade post, based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. The successful candidate will be a clinical expert in Care of the Elderly and be expected to deliver appropriate subspecialty care for the elderly population of Mid Cheshire.
The post holder will be a senior non-Consultant member of the Care of the Elderly and Frailty Service. Working autonomously, this Specialist grade doctor will take responsibility for the patients under their care and be able to manage a full range of presentations within the Service.
The post is offered on a full time, or job share basis, the job plan being intended for a full time
appointment with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered on any other basis.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise.
A proposed interview date is the 30th September 2024 - To be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake independent outpatient clinics, employing the necessary clinical decision skills to formulate appropriate management plans for the patients under their care. In addition, the appointee will perform subspecialty sessions unsupervised.
Although working autonomously, the post holder will have the necessary understanding of their own limits and seek help when required. They will be responsible for adhering to the generic capabilities' framework outlined nationally for the Specialist grade.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through ourCentral Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information regarding the job plan can be found in the job description attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
MRCP or equivalent Full registration with the General Medical Council and a Licence to Practice Primary Medical Degree Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Desirable
Additional degrees (MD/PHD)
Experience
Essential
Considerable experience in Care of the Elderly
Experience
Essential
Experience of teaching/mentoring for different groups Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Desirable
Recognition as clinical supervisor
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.-
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