ST3+ equivalent doctor in Geriatric Medicine

Current vacancies ST3+ equivalent doctor in Geriatric Medicine NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

Main area: Elderly Medicine
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Contract: Fixed term: 6 months (Limited funding for IMT gap)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (out-of-hours detailed in attached job description)
Job ref: 309-UCLH-5846

Site: UCLH
Town: London
Salary: £61,825 Per annum + London weighting (+out-of-hours detailed in JD)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/02/:59

Job overview

The Department of Medicine for the Elderly is delighted to invite applications for a resident ST3+ equivalent doctor in Geriatric Medicine at University College London Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful individual to join our well-established and dedicated team.

Main duties of the job

We provide acute frailty services and community support for older people, inpatient and outpatient services, liaison for older people in other specialties across the Trust. We are committed to high quality patient care and developing innovative service models and as a teaching hospital have a strong interest in teaching, training and research. In the next year, we anticipate further development of our acute frailty service, rapid access and specialist outpatient services, at an exciting time for the department.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification 1. Education/Qualifications/Training

• Medical Degree
• MRCP or equivalent
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• Valid ALS certificate or equivalent
• Completion of Internal Medical Training/ACCS training, or equivalent, and able to work at level of medical registrar

2. Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to teach and facilitate in a multi-professional setting
• Interest in developing skills in medical education
• Ability to assess acutely ill patients

3. Experience

• Familiarity with acute/general medicine
• Experience in working with MDTs and engaging in discharge planning
• Experience of teaching formally and informally
• Evidence of innovation in the development and delivery audit/quality improvement work
• Commitment to education and training
• Ability to multi-task effectively on a number of projects simultaneously
• A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise effectively
• A flexible approach, good leadership and communication skills
• Teamworking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to consider problems, seek advice and support from others, take decisions, and propose and implement solutions

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Name: Dr Arshad Rather
Job title: Clinical Lead
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