Specialist Doctor in Healthcare of Older People - BHH

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in Birmingham seeks a Specialist to support HCOP Consultants in providing care for frail older patients. The role involves clinical duties, participation in on-call shifts, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates should possess an MBBS or equivalent, with extensive clinical experience. This role offers a collaborative team environment focused on inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties including ward rounds of patients in Ward 21/29/30, OPAD, Orthogeriatrics.
• Opportunity to be part of HCOP weekend on-call shifts.
• Administrative responsibilities with timely responses to results.

Education

MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification

12 years of clinical experience since primary medical qualification

6 years of experience in Health Care of Older People at SAS level

Job description

Overview

The Specialist is an established role in our department that supports experienced and motivated colleagues in working alongside consultant colleagues in a leadership role in HCOP. The post also aims to support colleagues in completing a CESR qualification for a future consultant post if they so wish. We are looking for high-performing individuals to join our existing team of HCOP Consultants at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. We are a team of nine HCOP Consultants who provide care for frail older patients in service areas which include Acute Geriatrics ward, OPAD, FSDEC and Orthogeriatrics. The post attracts 10 PAs, including 1.5 core SPA in the expectation that career-grade medical staff will undertake additional roles as part of their normal agreed job plan. This will be increased according to additional contributions (e.g. clinical and education supervision of resident doctors). The appointee will have responsibilities across the department, but there will be opportunities to develop subspecialty interests depending on experience and service needs.

The appointee will work in accordance with the Trust's standard operating procedures and policies. They will commit to attending accredited conferences and meetings to maintain their continuing professional development, in line with national CME requirements, as well as completing mandatory training. The appointee will be accountable to the CSL. The appointee will also participate in an annual job planning and appraisal process as required by the GMC.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties including ward rounds of patients in Ward 21/29/30, OPAD, Orthogeriatrics, and assessment of referrals to FSDEC/Clinics.
• Opportunity to be part of HCOP weekend on-call shifts (1-in-8 basis) and FSDEC evening cover.
• Job plan to be agreed after successful recruitment.
• Administrative responsibilities with timely responses to results and liaison with other teams as required.
• Accountability for clinical matters to the CSL.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification.
• 12 years of clinical experience since primary medical qualification.
• 6 years of experience in Health Care of Older People at SAS level.

Additional Information

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.