Elderly Medicine LED SHO - (ST1-2 equivalent)

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow is seeking an ST1-2 doctor to join the General Medicine team. You will conduct ward rounds with consultants and junior doctors, participate in on-call rotas, and contribute to the Red2Green MDT reviews aimed at timely treatment and discharge.

You will be involved in teaching FY1/FY2, support the elderly and general medicine services, and help develop care pathways within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practice is required.
• Experience in general medicine or geriatric medicine and UK acute medicine is desirable.
• Experience in literature appraisal and report writing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate high quality person-centred care of ward patients with daily reviews.
• Ensure timely discharge and complete required paperwork to GPs.
• Maintain high professional standards and documentation.
• Be punctual for duty and available as scheduled.
• Uphold Trust policies and values.
• Participate in steering or project groups as appropriate.
• Build strong relationships with multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Liaise with nurses, clinicians, patients, relatives and operational staff to support safe care.
• Contribute to development of services and ageing population care initiatives.
• Participate in Directorate activities and other duties as advised.

Education

GMC registration with a licence to practice

Job description

The successful applicant will join a team of fantastic medical professionals who are jointly responsible General Medicine and Medical Outlier ward in-patients (with consultant and Registrar supervision). The successful applicant will also take part in the ward and acute medical take on call rota. Full induction from both a corporate and local perspective will be provided. Our General Medicine service covers care for a 31 bedded Medical Ward encompassing General Medical and Geriatrics and also Medical Outliers located on Surgical Wards (50% of which are over the age of 75) The post holder will conduct ward rounds with ward Consultant and the resident doctors, ensuring all patients are seen daily. The ST1-2s play a key role in ensuring medical team input into the Red2Green meeting which takes place twice daily on each ward. This is a ward based, mini-MDT in which the treatment and discharge plan for each patient on the ward is reviewed with a view to eliminating bottlenecks and non-treatment related delays. The post holder may be required to assist in teaching and supervising the FY2 and FY1 in practical procedures and in their clinical learning. The post operates at the ST1-2 level (dependent on the post holders experience and qualifications) within the firm structure and as such is most suitable for a candidate wishing to gain further experience at ST level in Care of the Elderly Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine. The post offers excellent experience in

Main duties of the job

The post holder will conduct ward rounds with ward Consultant and the resident doctors, ensuring all patients are seen daily. The ST1-2s play a key role in ensuring medical team input into the Red2Green meeting which takes place twice daily on each ward. This is a ward based, mini-MDT in which the treatment and discharge plan for each patient on the ward is reviewed with a view to eliminating bottlenecks and non-treatment related delays. The post holder may be required to assist in teaching and supervising the FY2 and FY1 in practical procedures and in their clinical learning. The post operates at the ST1-2 level (dependent on the post holders experience and qualifications) within the firm structure and as such is most suitable for a candidate wishing to gain further experience at ST level in Care of the Elderly Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine. The post offers excellent experience in

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave a national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

To co-ordinate high quality person-centred care of the patients on the ward, ensuring that all patients admitted have a diagnosis and treatment plan, and receive a daily medical review.

To ensure the appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.

To maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in relation to documentation

To arrive on time for duty and be available for work from the arranged start

Comply with Trust policies, including upholding the trust's values and behaviours

To actively participate in any appropriate steering or project groups.

To build and maintain excellent relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, working with them and communicating effectively to deliver high quality patient care.

To liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients, relatives and Operational colleagues in order to support safe care.

To engage fully in development of services, driving forward innovations to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population.

The post holder will be a member of the Divisional Group and will be expected to participate in the activities of the directorate as indicated.

Other duties commensurate with the post/grade as advised by the speciality clinician.

To assist the Trust in reaching external targets without compromising good quality patient care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practice

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of general medicine or geriatric medicine and UK acute medicine and ambulatory care
• Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
• Experience of literature appraisal and report writing

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
• Implementation of evidence based guidelines
• Participation in relevant national audits

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