Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locally Employed Doctor within General Medicine / Care of the Elderly / Peri-operative Team at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT. We are looking for a full time Doctor to provide an effective, sustainable service to patients based on our General Medicine / Care of the Elderly ward. Proposed Interview Date: 20th November 2024. Main duties of the job The main duties and responsibilities of the post are concerned with the management of older patients on the medical and rehabilitation wards (Sheldon and Kenyon wards). This will involve admitting new patients, ward-rounds either with the consultant or independently, availability for medical reviews and completion of ward work. The post holder will work under the clinical supervision of Dr Ho. About us The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation. Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary Depending on experience Dependent on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 224-PA20241002106 Job locations The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Twmpath Lante Gobowen SY10 7AG Job description Job responsibilities Medical services Based in Sheldon/Kenyon ward on Mondays to Fridays 09:00 17:00. There are no on-call duties but will involve day-to-day in-patient care including: - Clerking of admissions - Assessment and formulation of management/discharge plans in conjunction with the MDT - Mental capacity assessment - Management of acutely deteriorating patients - Palliative care - Meetings and case conferences with families. All the doctors working within the Medical Unit will work as a TEAM. Flexibility in cross over arrangements is expected at times of annual leave, sickness and study leave, or any other absences of colleagues. Undertaking supervision of junior doctors with the care and management of patients on the medical wards or outlying wards. Providing cover for general ward duties eg when trainee doctors obligatory training coincides with other medical staff commitments. Assisting with inpatient or day-case patients for intravenous therapies (supervision and prescribing) or specific endocrine tests; liaison with nurse practitioners involved. Job description Job responsibilities Medical services Based in Sheldon/Kenyon ward on Mondays to Fridays 09:00 17:00. There are no on-call duties but will involve day-to-day in-patient care including: - Clerking of admissions - Assessment and formulation of management/discharge plans in conjunction with the MDT - Mental capacity assessment - Management of acutely deteriorating patients - Palliative care - Meetings and case conferences with families. All the doctors working within the Medical Unit will work as a TEAM. Flexibility in cross over arrangements is expected at times of annual leave, sickness and study leave, or any other absences of colleagues. Undertaking supervision of junior doctors with the care and management of patients on the medical wards or outlying wards. Providing cover for general ward duties eg when trainee doctors obligatory training coincides with other medical staff commitments. Assisting with inpatient or day-case patients for intravenous therapies (supervision and prescribing) or specific endocrine tests; liaison with nurse practitioners involved. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Desirable MRCP, or equivalent higher qualification Experience Skills and Competencies Essential Current ALS (Advanced Life Support) Wide experience in aspects of medicine Consolidated experience (demonstrable competence) in managing patients with acute illness Desirable Experience in relevant specialties such as cardiology, renal medicine, management of septic patients/infection Experience of managing hospital at night team. Training Essential Comprehensive general medical training to meet specialty doctor entry requirements Academic achievement, research and publication. Teaching experience Essential Teaching, presentation and involvement in postgraduate education Desirable Some exposure to research and publications. Involvement with assessment & appraisal Audit, Clinical governance, Information Technology, Management Essential Audit used in practice; exposure to clinical governance, routine computer and internet usage Desirable Evidence-based practice and guideline development experience Interest in development of electronic patient record systems Attributes Essential Good rapport with patients & communication skills; ability to work under pressure; team working and ability to organise resources effectively - including self. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Desirable MRCP, or equivalent higher qualification Experience Skills and Competencies Essential Current ALS (Advanced Life Support) Wide experience in aspects of medicine Consolidated experience (demonstrable competence) in managing patients with acute illness Desirable Experience in relevant specialties such as cardiology, renal medicine, management of septic patients/infection Experience of managing hospital at night team. Training Essential Comprehensive general medical training to meet specialty doctor entry requirements Academic achievement, research and publication. Teaching experience Essential Teaching, presentation and involvement in postgraduate education Desirable Some exposure to research and publications. Involvement with assessment & appraisal Audit, Clinical governance, Information Technology, Management Essential Audit used in practice; exposure to clinical governance, routine computer and internet usage Desirable Evidence-based practice and guideline development experience Interest in development of electronic patient record systems Attributes Essential Good rapport with patients & communication skills; ability to work under pressure; team working and ability to organise resources effectively - including self. 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 Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Twmpath Lante Gobowen SY10 7AG Employer's website https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)