About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated Clinical Fellow to join our Frailty team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care for older adults.
The post holder will work closely with a team of Specialty Doctors and Consultants within a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of frail and older patients presenting to the Emergency Department and subsequently admitted to the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service and Frailty Decisions Unit.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in frailty medicine, with a strong focus on comprehensive geriatric assessment, early decision-making, and multidisciplinary working.
The primary aim of the service is to provide timely, safe, and effective care that supports patients to return to their usual place of residence as soon as possible, avoiding unnecessary hospital admission wherever appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Participate in Consultant-led ward rounds within the Frailty Decisions Unit.
Identify patients within the Emergency Department who are suitable for assessment and management within the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service.
Undertake Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) as part of a multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of the Consultant.
Deliver high-quality medical care in line with agreed clinical management plans.
Facilitate safe and timely discharge of patients, including completion of accurate and prompt clinical documentation and communication with General Practitioners to ensure continuity of care.
Ensure discharge plans are effectively coordinated with community health and social care services to support ongoing patient needs.
Support the training and supervision of Foundation Year (F1/F2) doctors under the guidance of Specialty Doctors and Consultants, and participate in teaching activities including Grand Rounds.
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and governance activities as agreed with the Educational Supervisor.
Maintain compliance with data protection requirements and information governance standards.
Adhere to all relevant Trust policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
Undertake additional duties in response to clinical emergencies or unforeseen circumstances as required by Consultants or Specialty Doctors. Any such duties will be temporary and not of a sustained or regular nature.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside and Glossop.
We provide a range of high quality services both within the hospital and across our local community for both adults and children.
Ourvision is toimprove health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health and care partners.
We have a clear set of values and behaviours, which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate and these are:
Safety Care Respect Communication Learning
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description provides an overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the role, alongside the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
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Please note that the summary person specification below is not exhaustive; it highlights the key criteria against which your application will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS/MBChB or equivalent Completion of Foundation training ILS
Desirable
IMT 1 or equivalent General medical Speciality Post ALS
Professional Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
Desirable
MRCP Part 1
Audit Essential
Experience in audit
Communication Essential
Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and MDT colleagues
Teamwork Essential
Able to work to own initiative Prioritise own and others' workload
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.
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Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)