Job summary We are looking to recruit a Senior Clinical Fellow to the department of geriatric medicine at Northampton General Hospital. This post is suitable for doctors wishing to pursue a career in Geriatrics and/or stroke who wish to gain further experience of the speciality either before starting Higher Specialist Training or to gain evidence and experience towards a CESR application. NGH has experience in training doctors to CCT in Care of Elderly Medicine via the CESR route and are developing enhanced mentoring and support systems for this. The posts are also suitable for those considering a career in Acute Medicine and those who want to gain more experience before choosing their ultimate specialty. These posts are for three middle grade posts in Care of Elderly Medicine and Acute Medicine based at Northampton General Hospital. These posts fill Deanery rota gaps in one CEM HST and two IMT3. T he appointee will rotate around the CEM wards Brampton and Knightley, the Acute Frailty Unit and the Acute and Rehab Stroke wards Eleanor and Allebone. There may also be opportunities to also work in Orthogeriatric. This post may also take part in the SpR on call rota for acute medicine or the IMT3/SCF rota. Main duties of the job The posts will be based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust where the successful candidate will work in the geriatric medicine department including acute frailty and stroke and contribute to the provision of first class care. The post will take part in the SpR on call rota for acute medicine We wish to appoint a candidate who has a good background in general medicine and who is interested in developing an interest in all aspects of geriatric medicine. Experience in other related specialities such as neurology or rehabilitation would be useful but not essential. The post-holder will work across all aspects of the service. There are excellent opportunities to gain experience in all aspects of geriatric medicine. We also have developed links with our colleagues in palliative care, uro-gynaecology and liaison psychiatry to offer opportunities to gain experience in these areas. The successful candidates will be allocated an educational and clinical supervisor and encouraged to hold an electronic educational portfolio and complete training assessments in line with other trainees at the same level. Educational supervision will be provided and opportunities to develop further experience of geriatrics will be available. The training programme is based on the JRCPTB core curriculum for Geriatric Medicine but will be specifically tailored for each trainee to complement their specialist training to date and ensure the programme meets the educational needs of the appointee. About us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary Depending on experience Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 265-6877909 Job locations Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Job description Job responsibilities There is close supervision by consultants and other appropriate specialist colleagues The key aim is to develop the knowledge, and skills required to work in a high quality comprehensive geriatric service. Job description Job responsibilities There is close supervision by consultants and other appropriate specialist colleagues The key aim is to develop the knowledge, and skills required to work in a high quality comprehensive geriatric service. Person Specification qualifications and training Essential GMC registration Full MRCP (inc PACES) A minimum of 2 years General Medicine Experience at CMT/IMT level PLAB or equivalent if non-UK Desirable Experience working in UK and NHS MD, PhD or other higher degree TEACHING & AUDIT Essential Experience of audit in General Medicine Teaching junior staff ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH Essential A career interest in CEM Desirable Publications in recognised Medicine journals Research projects relating to speciality Person Specification qualifications and training Essential GMC registration Full MRCP (inc PACES) A minimum of 2 years General Medicine Experience at CMT/IMT level PLAB or equivalent if non-UK Desirable Experience working in UK and NHS MD, PhD or other higher degree TEACHING & AUDIT Essential Experience of audit in General Medicine Teaching junior staff ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH Essential A career interest in CEM Desirable Publications in recognised Medicine journals Research projects relating to speciality 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Northampton General Hospital Address Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)