Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
About
Serving a population of over 618,000, with a workforce of around 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UKs largest Trusts.
The Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services at 5 hospitals and 16 community sites. As a Trust, our vision is to provide 5 Star Patient Care. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should have equal access to the highest standards of quality care.
Our Values
Underpinning our vision are the norms, rituals and expected behaviours within the Trust:
* KIND
* OPEN
* INCLUSIVE
Contact
Key details
Location
Site: Whiston Hospital
Address: Warrington Road, Town: Prescot, Postcode: L35 5DR
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent, Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00, Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty
Specialty
Main area: Ortho Geriatric Medicine
Job overview
This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Ortho-Geriatrics. This is a whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
As a Specialty Doctor for Ortho-Geriatrics, you will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team. Working closely with six experienced consultants, fellow specialist doctors, junior doctors, frailty practitioners, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Work as part of the medical team on ward rotation.
* Participate in the initial assessment and management of patients.
* Liaise with other members of the clinical team and other specialties.
* Work closely with the Consultants, FY1’s, CT Trainees and ANPs about management of patients.
* Develop skills in managing the wards to avoid unnecessary patient delays and maintain good clinical care to all patients.
Professional Responsibilities
* Participate in clinical audit and activities.
* Participate in continuing professional development.
* Maintain a portfolio of training.
* Comply with Trust policies and procedures, and maintain GMC registration.
Administrative Responsibilities
* Ensure good documentation and record keeping.
* Complete all admin tasks within local Trust targets.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* ALS Certification.
Experience
Essential criteria
* A minimum of four years’ experience of a broad range of medical/surgical specialties.
* Two years’ experience as a core medical trainee or has equivalent experience and competencies.
* Experience of working in geriatric medicine.
* Understanding of Audit.
* Evidence of active participation in audit.
* Understanding of Research.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Significant experience of applying sound clinical knowledge and judgment.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Aware of own limitations.
Other
Essential criteria
* Judgement to work under pressure.
* Able to perform at a high level within a multidisciplinary team.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Kelly Chadwick
Job title: Associate Directorate Manager - Medical Resourcing
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0151 290 4579
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