About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the medical care of patients over the age of 65 admitted with rib fractures, head injuries, all routine traumatic non-femur fractures and select non-trauma patients. Part of the role is to provide routine cover Orthogeriatrics during leave. There is also scope within the job plan for further service development. This will be agreed with the successful candidate though it is anticipated this will involve improving patient care within the surgical directorate.
The post is based at Ealing Hospital and the post holder is expected to assist in the development of innovative Surgical Liaison service. The aim is to develop the existing service and in particular support the care of elderly patients admitted to the hospital under General Surgery. The appointee will play a key role in the development of the services and contribute to acute care of the surgical patients and provide medical support to the treatment plan and discharge planning.
Although the post is based at Ealing Hospital, there may be a requirement to work from any of LNWH Trust sites.
Job Description is pending RCP approval
Main duties of the job
Our department's aim is to enhance the health and wellbeing of our older population. We deliver a comprehensive range of services across intermediate and secondary care with particular focus on early comprehensive geriatric assessment in the acute setting.
For a full list of duties, please read the attached Job Description.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post is full time, 10PA however applicants looking to work less than full time are also invited to apply.
For a full list of duties, please read the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCP Experience in the management of older people
Desirable
MD, PhD or equivalent
Knowledge & Expertise Essential
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients. IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
NHS experience within the last 3 years Surgical or Orthogeriatric Experience
Registration Essential
Entry on Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine via CCT (within 6 montsh of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Teaching Essential
Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
MD or PhD Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Management & Audit Essential
Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications Leadership skills Knowledge of finance/budgets Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures Ability to motivate and develop the MDT, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
Evidence of service audit or change management
Language Essential
able to speak and write English to the appropriate stanadard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Personal Skills Essential
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Ealing Hospital
London
UB1 3HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)