Job summary
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH) is looking to appoint a Trust grade doctor to work within General Medicine.
This post gives the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to experience General and Geriatric medicine in a busy DGH setting with daily Consultant supervision. This role is particularly ideal as a stepping stone to gain experience prior to applying for training rotations such as ACCS or IMT. The successful candidate will rotate through geriatric medicine (including frailty and care of the elderly)
You will be expected to take an active role in the department, participating in daily ward and board rounds, implementation of early assessment, diagnostics and clinical management of patients in all our areas. There are opportunities for study leave, audit and training alongside existing traine
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate high quality person-centred care of the patients on the ward, ensuring that all patients admitted have a diagnosis and treatment plan, and receive a daily medical review. To participate in outpatientclinics where required. To provide senior medical leadership on the ward by supporting and supervising more junior staff and delegating duties appropriately. To ensure the appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the General Practitioner ensuring acontinuation of care following discharge. To actively participate in any appropriate steering or project groups. To build and maintainexcellent relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team, working with them and communicating effectively to deliver highquality patient care. To engage fully in development of services, driving forward innovations to meet the anticipated future
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is a District General Hospital providing acute services to the population of West Essex and East Hertfordshire from a 489 bedded site in Harlow, Essex (PAH) and two Community hospitals In-patient, St Margaret Hospital (SMH), Epping and the Herts and Essex Hospital (HEH) in Bishops Stortford. Originally opened in 1965 the Trusts vision is to become one of the best local hospitals in the country and this is based on the foundation of its three values;
patient at heart, everyday excellence and creative collaboration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for further information on duties and responsibilities of this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of geriatric medicine and UK acute medicine and ambulatory care
- Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
- Participation in relevant national audits
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstal Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX