This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Ortho-Geriatrics. This is a whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
As a Specialty Doctor for Ortho-Geriatrics, you will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team. Working closely with six experienced consultants, fellow specialist doctors, junior doctors, frailty practitioners, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to improving frailty care.
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and resources.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Applicants must be eligible for full Registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
Work as part of the medical team on ward rotation, 5A, 5B (Geriatric Medicine), 3B, Ortho-geriatric and in the Ambulatory SDEC in the Frailty Unit, Bevan 1 & 2 and the Frailty service / OPAL service - Whiston.Participate in the initial assessment and management of patients on in AED and the acute frailty unit.Liaise with other members of the clinical team and other specialties.Work closely with the Consultants, FY1's, CT Trainees and ANPs about management of patients.Develop skills in managing the wards to avoid unnecessary patient delays and maintain good clinical care to all patients.Professional Responsibilities
To participate in clinical audit and activities.To participate in continuing professional development. Study leave is to be negotiated. Educational supervision will be provided.To maintain a portfolio of training.To comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration / licensing.Administrative Responsibilities
To ensure good documentation and record keeping.To ensure all admin tasks are complete within local Trust targets.About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services :
Acute Care : Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.Primary Care : Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.Community Services : Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire.Specialist Regional Services : We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.Achievements :
Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018.Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal).National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.Job description
Job responsibilities
To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act.To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.ALS Certification.Desirable
MRCP.Evidence of higher learning (to Masters' level or above).Speciality Certificate in Geriatric Medicine.Experience
Essential
A minimum of four years' experience of a broad range of medical / surgical specialties.Two years' experience as a core medical trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies.Experience of working in geriatric medicine.Understanding of Audit.Evidence of active participation in audit.Understanding of Research.Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others.Desirable
Active participation in research projects.Skills
Essential
Significant experience of applying sound clinical knowledge and judgment and prioritise clinical need.Experience technical competence / diagnostics skills and judgment required.Strong oral and written communication skills, capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively to others.Aware of own limitations.Other
Essential
Judgement to work under pressure, capacity to work effectively under pressure and remain objective in emotive / pressurised situations.Able to perform at a high level within a multidisciplinary team.J-18808-Ljbffr
