Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Geriatrician withvarying interests and skills to enhance and develop our current serviceprovision. The Department currently provides specialist services for falls,iOPAL, acute frailty, community services (Locality Hubs), dementia, Parkinsonsdisease & Orthogeriatrics. The trust is keen to develop an outstandinggeriatric service and is looking for a highly motivated and innovativephysician to supplement the present team.
The SAMS department has a history of innovativeworking both within the hospital and into the community:
Wonthe prestigious HSJ Award for Managing Long Term Conditions for our NursingHome Project in 2012
Wonthe RCP Excellence in Patient Care Award in 2017 for our early supportive dischargestrategy involving a multidisciplinary team in the hospital and in thecommunity
OlderPeoples Short Stay Unit a finalist in the HSJ Value in HealthCare awards inMarch 2018
2019Finalist at the HSJ Value Awards and Patient Safety Awards
2018PENNA Awards winner
We have multiple high-quality publications inrenowned geriatric journals.
Main duties of the job
Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinaryteam to provide a high-quality, well-led service for patients of Ashford &St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and managementof patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients,through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making andsharing equally in the workload.
To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients intheir charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with theircare across 7 days.
To be part of the GIM On call rota during their rotation inAshford St Peters Trust
Engage with medical, nursing, management andall relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provideclinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest qualityclinical care.
Actively participate in and support otherstaff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activitiesinvolving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
Participatein the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical andnon-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospitalstaff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision ofjunior medical staff. Teaching andtraining will require verification of teaching certification
About us
Ashford and St.Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across out two hospitals, Ashford , Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s , Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has neverbeen a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St PetersHospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff healthand wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professionaldevelopment, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around ourpatient care.
Pleasesee the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this jobadvert.There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as moreinformation about joining the ASPH Team
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Plan has 9 PAs of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1 SupportingProfessional Activities (SPA) which will be organised on an 18-week rota, andan additional 1.1 PAs for GIM work. The rota allows for Consultants toalternate working on busy and less busy days in order to equaliseworkloads.
Majority of the DCC is covering the ward in one of our SAMS wards (StPeters Hospital or Ashford Hospital), providing an in-reach service tosurgical wards, or providing frailty cover to ED Department. Clinic cover might also be required but it isnot confirmed at this point.
This is an indicative weekly timetable for the current staffing of 11consultants. A specific job plan will beagreed upon with the appointed consultant to meet the needs of theservice. The Job Plan will be reviewedannually or upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Plan has 9 PAs of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1 SupportingProfessional Activities (SPA) which will be organised on an 18-week rota, andan additional 1.1 PAs for GIM work. The rota allows for Consultants toalternate working on busy and less busy days in order to equaliseworkloads.
Majority of the DCC is covering the ward in one of our SAMS wards (StPeters Hospital or Ashford Hospital), providing an in-reach service tosurgical wards, or providing frailty cover to ED Department. Clinic cover might also be required but it isnot confirmed at this point.
This is an indicative weekly timetable for the current staffing of 11consultants. A specific job plan will beagreed upon with the appointed consultant to meet the needs of theservice. The Job Plan will be reviewedannually or upon request.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Councils Specialist Register.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach.
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Experience
Essential
- Providing direct clinical care
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients:
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
- Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
- A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence
- Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Teaching
Essential
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue participate in research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Councils Specialist Register.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach.
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Experience
Essential
- Providing direct clinical care
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients:
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
- Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
- A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence
- Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Teaching
Essential
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue participate in research
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
