Geriatric Medicine SHO (ST1-2) – Ward Rounds & Discharges

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Birtley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an Elderly Medicine LED SHO at ST1-2 level to join our General Medicine and Medical Outliers teams. The post involves ward rounds with consultants, participation in twice-daily Red2Green meetings, and on-call rotation support with FYs.

You will contribute to teaching and supervision while gaining experience in care of the elderly and general internal medicine.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practise in the UK.
• Experience in general medicine or geriatric medicine and UK acute medicine.
• Experience with literature appraisal and national audits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-quality, patient-centred care on the ward with daily medical reviews.
• Discharge planning and timely paperwork to GPs for continuation of care.
• Maintain professional standards in documentation and practice.
• Be punctual for duty and available from the scheduled start time.
• Abide by Trust policies and uphold values and behaviours.
• Participate in steering/groups and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Liaise with nurses, clinicians, patients, relatives and operations to support safe care.
• Engage in service development and innovations addressing ageing population needs.

Skills

GMC registration

Education

GMC registration with a licence to practice

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an Elderly Medicine LED SHO at ST1-2 level to join our General Medicine and Medical Outliers teams. The post involves ward rounds with consultants, participation in twice-daily Red2Green meetings, and on-call rotation support with FYs.

You will contribute to teaching and supervision while gaining experience in care of the elderly and general internal medicine.