Specialty Doctor Frailty

NHS; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Specialty Doctors to join their acute Frailty Unit. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing essential geriatric assessments and contributing to a high-performing workforce. The role includes participation in audits, teaching, and ensuring adherence to medical practices. With a commitment to training and development, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in geriatric medicine while enjoying the vibrant community around Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC is essential for this role.
• Experience in general medicine and understanding of medical audit principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive geriatric assessments to frail older adults.
• Engage in departmental audits and ensure compliance with GMC guidelines.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

Audit Principles

Clinical Governance

Teaching Skills

Education

Full registration with GMC

Academic higher degree or diploma

MRCP

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Job summary

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is looking to appoint 2 full-time Specialty Doctors to work in our acute Frailty Unit at either site.

The successful candidates will be integral members of the multidisciplinary team in geriatric medicine. Applications are invited from doctors wishing to be part of a high-performing, dynamic workforce. This post offers excellent experience in acute frailty and interface medicine, with opportunities for training and development within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Specialty Doctor in Geriatric Medicine (Frailty unit)

The post holder will be based on the acute frailty unit, delivering comprehensive geriatric assessments to frail older adults and acting as an ambassador for frailty outside the unit. This is a permanent role providing exposure to other disciplines within medical specialties.

The post is full-time, 10 PA's – 9 DCC and 1 SPA.

Working hours include a 7-day service with 1 weekend in 4 as part of the roster.

About us

Opportunities are available to be based at either Maidstone or Tunbridge Wells sites, with occasional travel between sites. Both hospitals are located close to town centers offering amenities such as shops, bars, and restaurants, and are near Kent’s beautiful countryside. Kent has excellent travel links via motorways (M2, M20) and train services to London and the continent.

Details

• Date posted: 09 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Specialty Doctor
• Salary: £59,175 to £95,400 per annum / pro-rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 359-MSD7169737
• Job locations: Maidstone Hospital / Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Participate actively in departmental audits and QIPs, coordinating audit activities and implementing changes.
• Engage with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ensure compliance with GMC's Good Medical Practice guidelines, including the Duties of a Doctor.
• Take personal responsibility for risk management and review practices to learn from mistakes.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Full registration with GMC.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Academic higher degree or diploma.
• MRCP
• Instructor status: ALS

Training and Experience (Essential)

• Wide experience of general medicine.

Training and Experience (Desirable)

• Awareness of clinical governance related to geriatric medicine and PD.

Audit (Essential)

• Thorough understanding of medical audit principles; experience in undertaking and completing audit projects.

Audit (Desirable)

• Active participation in audits with a track record of positive changes.
• Familiarity with IT and computer skills.

Research and Publications (Essential)

• Understanding of scientific principles and literature interpretation.

Research and Publications (Desirable)

• Research leading to a Master’s degree or equivalent.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.

Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance is available online.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more info, see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Name: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address: Maidstone Hospital / Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ

Website: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/