Specialty Doctor in Elderly Care

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Specialty Doctor to support its Medical Division in Older Adults. Available immediately for 12 months, this role involves assessing and treating acutely ill adult patients, promoting effective communication among staff, and managing clinical risks. Candidates must have Full GMC Registration and experience in General and Geriatric Medicine. Weekend and bank holiday work may be required. This position offers excellent learning opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Access to educational resources

Excellent learning environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience in assessing and treating acutely ill adult medical patients.
• Previous experience of working in the NHS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and discharge patients within Elderly Care.
• Promote good communication with patients and staff.
• Monitor clinical standards and patient pathways.

Skills

Experience in General (Internal) Medicine

Experience in Geriatric Medicine

Ability to communicate sensitive information

Education

Full GMC Registration

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for Specialty Doctor to support our Medical Division in Older Adults. This post is available with immediate effect for a period of 12 months and will specifically support our inpatient wards and Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU). The Trust is a University Teaching Hospital with its own Medical School and has a newly built Academic Complex. You must have experience in General (Internal) Medicine and Geriatric Medicine; be comfortable in the initial assessment and on-going treatment of acutely ill, adult medical patients with a wide variety of pathology. You will work under consultant supervision and within a dedicated team at all times. As a University hospital and a major tertiary centre, we offer a large variety of sub-specialty services providing an excellent learning environment. There will be requirement to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. While these posts do not have educational approval, they provide excellent experience and access to the same educational resources as our Trust approved training posts and many previous post-holders have gone on to accept GP or Specialist Registrar posts.

Responsibilities

• To assess, treat and discharge patients within Elderly Care.
• To promote good communication to patients, carers and staff, often communicating sensitive information with empathy in relation to patient conditions.
• To ensure effective communication is maintained and enhanced with primary care and acute sector colleagues.
• To participate in monitoring clinical standards, patient pathways and protocols, particularly to ensure the fundamental and essential aspects of patient care is maintained.
• To work within own realm of competence at all times and taking opportunities to update skills, knowledge and professional development.
• To make referrals to specialists as and when required and within the UHNM protocols.
• To assist in managing clinical risk by identifying and implementing action plans in accordance with UHNM protocols.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Previous experience of working in the NHS.

Hospital Overview

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales. Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.