Job summary You will be part of the Elderly Care team and you will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care to our patients. We will provide you with excellent clinical training in geriatric medicine and experience of the common challenges faced by frail older patients. We are keen that you are afforded all the educational opportunities of specialist trainees in each of the posts. You will be encouraged to attend appropriate local training sessions and complete formal assessments in line with what is expected of junior trainees. At the end of the post you will therefore be able to demonstrate evidence of learning and the acquisition of skills and competences that will strengthen any applications for future training posts. You will be supervised by the consultant geriatricians within our department. Main duties of the job The post holder will - Be involved directly with the day to day functioning of the acute elderly medicine ward and any associated medical outlying patients. Participate in multidisciplinary team working (including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, mental health liaison and palliative care) to promote patient independence and wellbeing, and proactive discharge planning. Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and perform ward rounds with supervision. Undertake the administrative duties involved with the care of your patients. Perform procedures (venepuncture, cannulation, arterial blood gas sampling, NG tube placement, catheters, mental state examination) Develop communication skills (including obtaining collateral histories, conducting family meetings and addressing advance care planning needs) Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development. Maintain continuing education and professional development. Actively participate in the audit process and the quality improvement activity in the department. About us Thank you for your interest in joining Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We aim to provide outstanding healthcare for our local communities, together with the highest standard of specialised services for patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria. As one of the top hospital research centres in the UK,we lead clinical trials and studies that will improve the health and life expectancy of this and future generations. We promote and value innovation, and embrace new ways of working, emerging technologies, and pioneering practice. As a learning organisation, we are establishing a continuous improvement ethos, where everyone is encouraged and supported to identify and implement better ways of working that enhance quality of care for our patients, increase productivity and generate efficiencies. Our world-class teaching facilities and award-winning education teams are growing the healthcare workforce of the future, and supporting every member of our team to develop and flourish. When you join us you will have a tailored personal development plan, and access to our award-winning leadership programmes. You will have expert support to lead research studies and clinical trials, and opportunities to teach students and colleagues. Your health and wellbeing is of paramount importance, so we will offer you a wide range of staffbenefits, and we are building a culture that valueseveryone's contribution, recognises achievements, and celebrates success. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-MS3035 Job locations Chorley & South Ribble District General Hospital Preston Road Chorley PR7 1PP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team Person Specification Qualifications/ Experience and skills Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBChB/MBBS or equivalent Completion of Foundation Training (Foundation year 1 and 2) or at least 1 to 2 years working in general internal medicine or a medical speciality following primary medical qualification. Basic procedural competencies (venepuncture, cannulation, urinary catheterisation) BLS Desirable MRCP Part 1 Experience in Elderly Medicine ALS Audit Experience Person Specification Qualifications/ Experience and skills Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBChB/MBBS or equivalent Completion of Foundation Training (Foundation year 1 and 2) or at least 1 to 2 years working in general internal medicine or a medical speciality following primary medical qualification. Basic procedural competencies (venepuncture, cannulation, urinary catheterisation) BLS Desirable MRCP Part 1 Experience in Elderly Medicine ALS Audit Experience 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Chorley & South Ribble District General Hospital Preston Road Chorley PR7 1PP Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)