Job summary North Bristol Trust is looking for a 12 month fixed term Clinical fellow in Perioperative Geriatric Medicine & Geriatric Major Trauma The post would suit trainees in Geriatric or Acute General Medicine seeking to broaden their perioperative medicine experience. Alternatively, applications would be welcomed from candidates able to perform at senior clinical fellow grade who are in possession of full MRCP(UK) or equivalent international qualification. The post holder will be supervised in every aspect of their role by substantive consultants (listed below) working in Perioperative Geriatric Medicine. The post holder will not routinely participate in unselected medical admissions during their fellowship, unless specific training needs are required (subject to agreement). Main duties of the job The appointee(s) will: o Support a shared model of trauma care for older patients admitted with pelvic, long bone, spinal, thoracic, abdominal or head trauma. Provide proactive comprehensive geriatric assessment of older people sustaining trauma, and/or undergoing surgery. o Provide urgent clinical assessment and management in sick, high-risk patients. o Communicate closely with trauma, surgical and anaesthetic colleagues. o Support multidisciplinary working in trauma and surgical MDMs, clinics and wards. o Train health care professionals in trauma and surgery services with emphasis on medical comorbidity management o Develop patient pathways and liaison services. o Evaluate service development work (may include patient consent, data handling) o Take part in research and quality improvement programmes. o Participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. o Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training across disciplines and specialties. About us North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 339-MPSSK810 Job locations North Bristol Trust Southmead Road Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities Clinical experience The post would suit trainees in Geriatric or Acute/General Medicine seeking to broaden their perioperative medicine experience. Alternatively, applications would be welcomed from candidates able to perform at senior clinical fellow-grade who are in possession of full MRCP(UK), or equivalent qualifications. International applications will be welcomed from individuals able to fulfil the role. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical experience The post would suit trainees in Geriatric or Acute/General Medicine seeking to broaden their perioperative medicine experience. Alternatively, applications would be welcomed from candidates able to perform at senior clinical fellow-grade who are in possession of full MRCP(UK), or equivalent qualifications. International applications will be welcomed from individuals able to fulfil the role. Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential Ability to fulfil the duties of the post and perform at level of medical ST3 Proven teaching ability Good written and oral communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. Experience in audit project and written up Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues Knowledge of political context within which we operate Desirable MRCP(UK) or MRCPI Valid Advanced Life Support Certification Maintain Full registration with the GMC Recent experience and familiarity with UK or Ireland hospital systems and practices (or equivalent) Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience in an approved training post, or equivalent Adequate training and experience in diagnosis and treatment of acute and general medical conditions Evidence of recent CME and training progression at this stage of career Experience in conducting and writing up quality improvement projects Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential Ability to fulfil the duties of the post and perform at level of medical ST3 Proven teaching ability Good written and oral communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. Experience in audit project and written up Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues Knowledge of political context within which we operate Desirable MRCP(UK) or MRCPI Valid Advanced Life Support Certification Maintain Full registration with the GMC Recent experience and familiarity with UK or Ireland hospital systems and practices (or equivalent) Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience in an approved training post, or equivalent Adequate training and experience in diagnosis and treatment of acute and general medical conditions Evidence of recent CME and training progression at this stage of career Experience in conducting and writing up quality improvement projects 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 North Bristol NHS Trust Address North Bristol Trust Southmead Road Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)