Job summary 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. Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to improving frailty care. Access to cutting-edge facilities and resources. Opportunities for professional growth and development.Applicants must be eligible for full Registration with the GMC at time of appointment. Main duties of the job Clinical Responsibilities Work as part of the medical team on ward rotation, 5A, 5B (Geriatric Medicine), 3B, Ortho-geriatric and in the Ambulatory SDEC in the Frailty Unit, Bevan 1 & 2 and the Frailty service / OPAL service - Whiston Participate in the initial assessment and management of patients on in AED and the acute frailty unit. 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 To participate in clinical audit and activities. To participate in continuing professional development. Study leave is to be negotiated. Educational supervision will be provided. To maintain a portfolio of training. To comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration /licensing. Administrative Responsibilities To ensure good documentation and record keeping To ensure all admin tasks including are complete within local Trust targets. About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-6764266-A Job locations Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescot L35 5DR Job description Job responsibilities To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs. To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post. To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trusts Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trusts corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. The post holder is required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions. To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles Job description Job responsibilities To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs. To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post. To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trusts Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trusts corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. The post holder is required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions. To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles Person Specification Qualifications Essential Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment MBBS or equivalent medical qualification ALS Certification Desirable MRCP Evidence of higher learning (to Masters' level or above) Speciality Certificate in Geriatric Medicine Experience Essential 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 Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others Desirable Active participation in research projects Skills Essential Significant experience of applying sound clinical knowledge and judgment and prioritise clinical need Experience technical competence/diagnostics skills and judgment required Strong oral and written communication skills, capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively to others, able to discuss treatment options with patients and their families in a way they can understand Aware of own limitations Other Essential Judgement to work under pressure, capacity to work effectively under pressure and remain objective in emotive/pressurised situations Able to perform at a high level within a multidisciplinary team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment MBBS or equivalent medical qualification ALS Certification Desirable MRCP Evidence of higher learning (to Masters' level or above) Speciality Certificate in Geriatric Medicine Experience Essential 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 Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others Desirable Active participation in research projects Skills Essential Significant experience of applying sound clinical knowledge and judgment and prioritise clinical need Experience technical competence/diagnostics skills and judgment required Strong oral and written communication skills, capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively to others, able to discuss treatment options with patients and their families in a way they can understand Aware of own limitations Other Essential Judgement to work under pressure, capacity to work effectively under pressure and remain objective in emotive/pressurised situations Able to perform at a high level within a multidisciplinary team 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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Whiston Hospital Warrington Road Prescot L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)