Trust Senior Clinical Fellow ST3/4 (MN37), Care of the Elderly

Job title:

Trust Senior Clinical Fellow ST3/4 (MN37), Care of the Elderly

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Full time (9am to 5pm) appointment working with the Care of the Elderly team. Working with the Specialty Doctors they will ensure cover is provided for general inpatients on general Care of the Elderly ward which are all well staffed with daily consultant ward rounds and other junior doctor support.Main duties of the jobHelping organise the consultant ward round, review sick patients, patients fit for discharge, leading the MDT in consultant absence from the ward and providing middle grade cover to junior doctors within care of elderly medicine.About usWith a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.netIf you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community on the application form.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.Job description
Job responsibilitiesMain duties are to provide middle grade cover to a busy care of elderly ward, to help support / teach junior doctors, help lead the MDT and support the consultant in their ward round.To liaise with MDT staff and perform family meetings and updates.Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential

• Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
• Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
• MRCP Part 1 + 2

Desirable

• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes FRCS/MRCP PACES other Degrees eg. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent)

Knowledge:
Essential

• Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
• Potential to benefit from the training available ie fits with career aspirations

Desirable

• Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training

Experience:
Essential

• Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) eg CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
• Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) eg CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc Able to prioritize clinical need
• Understands current clinical issues in specialty
• Aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from senior colleagues
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk

Desirable

• Knowledge or UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter-professional relationships
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
• Has participated in clinical audit

Employer details
Employer nameWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustAddressWatford General HospitalWatfordWD18 0HBAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.360-A-6117

Expected salary

£44171 – 57570 per year

Location

Watford, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:55:31 GMT

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