Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Specialist Registrar in Geriatric and General Medicine, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Denmark Hill site).
We may close the advert early, please apply as soon as possible as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for any trainee who has completed core medical training or can demonstrate equivalent competencies. The post would offer excellent experience for doctors planning a career in geriatric medicine or general medicine. We can offer a wide range of subspecialty experience in geriatric medicine and educational opportunities to support professional development.
About us
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to participate and provide medical leadership in the absence of their consultant at all board rounds, ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings on their Post-Acute Medical ward. He/she will be expected to help organise and support the junior staff in the day-to-day running of the ward. He/she will be expected to ensure discharge summaries are appropriately completed by junior staff detailing ongoing plans and handover of care, they will also help coordinate discharge planning for all patients. The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities on the ward including infection control and antibiotic audits. He/she will also be expected to help deliver teaching and training to more junior colleagues including MRCP PACES teaching. He/she will be expected to deliver teaching and training to year 5 medical students attached to the ward. All of this will be under direct supervision of the attending Consultant and as such is a very supported role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to participate and provide medical leadership in the absence of their consultant at all board rounds, ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings on their Post-Acute Medical ward. He/she will be expected to help organise and support the junior staff in the day-to-day running of the ward. He/she will be expected to ensure discharge summaries are appropriately completed by junior staff detailing ongoing plans and handover of care, they will also help coordinate discharge planning for all patients. The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities on the ward including infection control and antibiotic audits. He/she will also be expected to help deliver teaching and training to more junior colleagues including MRCP PACES teaching. He/she will be expected to deliver teaching and training to year 5 medical students attached to the ward. All of this will be under direct supervision of the attending Consultant and as such is a very supported role.
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Achievement of core medical training competencies (or equivalent)
- Capability to work at SpR level within General Medicine
- Valid Adult Life Support Certificate
- MRCP Part 1 and 2 written
Desirable
- Experience of geriatric medicine and multidisciplinary team working
Audit
Essential
- Experience of Audit/ quality improvement
Teaching and training
Essential
- Previous experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training in teaching
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Achievement of core medical training competencies (or equivalent)
- Capability to work at SpR level within General Medicine
- Valid Adult Life Support Certificate
- MRCP Part 1 and 2 written
Desirable
- Experience of geriatric medicine and multidisciplinary team working
Audit
Essential
- Experience of Audit/ quality improvement
Teaching and training
Essential
- Previous experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training in teaching
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
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
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).
