Job summary

We are looking to appoint one resident doctor working at Foundation Year 2 level in General and Geriatric Medicine. The post is for 3 months commencing September 2026. This vacancy has arisen due to gaps in the Foundation programme. We would welcome applicants looking to work either full time or less than full time.

The post will involve working on Woodley ward with the Consultant-led multidisciplinary team. This is a 28 bedded Elderly care ward that provides multidisciplinary comprehensive geriatric assessment. It includes 6 side rooms prioritised for patients requiring isolation for infection control and includes 2 dedicated beds for patients receiving palliative and end of life care. This provides excellent opportunities to develop skills in this area, with input from the hospital's specialist palliative care nurses and consultants.

Main duties of the job

• Work alongside the medical team to provide Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and ongoing care to the patients on an Elderly Care ward or in the acute medical ward and short stay unit.
• Attend Consultant and Registrar ward rounds, and review patients independently at other times.
• Communicate regularly with patients and their families or GP, to obtain collateral histories, provide medical updates and agree appropriate treatment strategies.
• Work alongside the multidisciplinary team, and attend relevant meetings, to help plan management, including discharges.
• Be able to assess and understand patients with cognitive impairment, in line with guidance provide by the Mental Capacity Act. Contribute to capacity assessments and determination of Best Interest decisions, including liaising with families and attending meetings.

About us

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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.