Trust Doctor (Eqv. FY1) in Older Peoples Services

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic junior clinical fellow in geriatrics for its Older People Services department. This role includes ward work, local education participation, and opportunities to contribute to clinical guidelines. Ideal candidates are GMC registered and have completed Foundation Year 1 training. Weekend rota work is included.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the UK NHS structure.
• Completed Foundation Year 1 training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work in ward-based teams under OPS consultants.
• Participate in local education programme.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Task prioritization

Patient-centered care

Initiative under pressure

Education

Primary medical qualification recognized by GMC

Full Registration with GMC

Job description

Trust Doctor (Eqv. FY1) in Older Peoples Services

We are looking for an enthusiastic junior clinical fellow with demonstrable interest in geriatrics to join the Older People Services (OPS) department at the Royal London hospital at FY1 level. The successful applicant will work predominantly within ward-based teams and under the supervision of OPS consultants. There will also be an opportunity to work across our other areas, such as Frailty and Trauma Peri operative older people services (TPOPS).

Main duties of the job

This is 4-month opportunity to gain experience throughout Older People Services department in general geriatrics, outpatient work and acute frailty and TPOPS if desired. Responsibilities would include general ward work as well as participating in the local education programme and teaching medical students. It would be recommended to participate/lead on a quality improvement project to or to contribute to the development of a clinical guideline. The post includes weekend working covering OPS wards on a rota working pattern with no overnight cover.

For further information or informal visits please contact Dr Katie Keech, [e-mail] or Dr Dhanupriya Sivapathasuntharam, OPS Clinical Lead, [e-mail]

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

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Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Full Registration with the GMC

Experience

• Familiarity with the UK NHS structure
• To have completed Foundation Year 1 training or equivalent

Skills

• An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
• The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
• The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
• Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.