Trust Grade Doctor in Orthogeriatrics FY3 (ST1 Equivalent)

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Trust Grade F3 Doctor to work in the Trauma and Orthopaedics inpatient unit. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage unscheduled admissions, focusing on elderly patients with complex needs. The role involves daily ward reviews and close work with consultants. Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing support are provided.

Benefits

Access to on-site staff nursery

24/7 employee assistance programme

Wellbeing classes

Responsibilities

• Work on the Trauma and Orthopaedics inpatient unit and participate in the delivery of care for unscheduled (emergency) admissions.
• Collaborate with two consultant Orthogeriatricians, two Specialty Doctors and two F3 Doctors within the orthogeriatric multidisciplinary team.
• Engage with the Orthogeriatric MDT including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, discharge co-ordinator, pharmacist, receptionists and housekeepers.
• Participate in daily consultant ward reviews and daily multidisciplinary meetings focused on team-based care and discharge planning.

Job description

Overview

Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing Foundation Trust with approximately 600 beds and a 22 bed private wing. A wide range of acute medical and surgical conditions are dealt with on an inpatient, outpatient and day case basis. Intensive care, coronary care and high dependency facilities are available. Further sub specialities include an active maxillo-facial unit and an eye unit. The General Medical and Care of the Elderly (COE) Services operate from 180 beds including a 5 bedded cardiac step down unit and a 20 bedded stroke unit. In addition there is a 50 bed integrated Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). Specialty Departments within the Medicine include Elderly care, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Dermatology, Sexual Health, Rheumatology, and Diabetes/ Endocrinology.

The successful post-holder will work on the Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) inpatient unit, which consists of 36 beds for unscheduled (emergency) admissions. Typically, up to 80% of these patients will be elderly and/or have multiple and complex co-morbidities.

Post details

This is a 12 month fixed term Trust Grade F3 post, working with two consultant Orthogeriatricians, two Specialty Doctors and two F3 Doctors, alongside a team of nurses and therapists. The orthogeriatric team work in partnership with the acute T&O team of consultants and junior doctors. The post holder will be an integral part of the Orthogeriatric Multi Disciplinary Team, comprising of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, discharge co-ordinator, pharmacist, receptionists and housekeepers. You will have a very close working relationship with the Trauma and Orthopaedic team and the Trauma Anaesthetic consultants. There are daily Consultant ward reviews and daily multi-disciplinary meetings, which focus on a team-based approach to care and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Work on the Trauma and Orthopaedics inpatient unit and participate in the delivery of care for unscheduled (emergency) admissions.
• Collaborate with two consultant Orthogeriatricians, two Specialty Doctors and two F3 Doctors within the orthogeriatric multidisciplinary team.
• Engage with the Orthogeriatric MDT including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, discharge co-ordinator, pharmacist, receptionists and housekeepers.
• Maintain close working relationships with the Trauma and Orthopaedic team and Trauma Anaesthetic consultants.
• Participate in daily consultant ward reviews and daily multidisciplinary meetings focused on team-based care and discharge planning.
• Contribute to discharge planning and complex patient pathway management, considering patients’ age and comorbidities.
• Adhere to the 7-day working pattern with weekend coverage on a 1:4 basis (no formal on-call commitment attached to this post).

Development and wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.