Job summary The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement and by working closely with the broader Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT). The post will be based on 2 non-acute Geriatrics wards at Newark Hospital. There are excellent educational opportunities, both formal (weekly medical Grand Round, weekly Geriatric Department educational meeting, specialist clinics, workplace-based assessments for further learning to improve DPD.) and informal eg ward round teaching. There are opportunities to attend clinics and most specialties have clinics at Newark Hospital. There are also many opportunities for audit and QIP projects whilst working at the hospital. There is a 7 week rolling rota for daytime and out of hours working. In the 7 week period the post-holder will work 2 weekends, 1 consists of Nights the other Long Days Main duties of the job The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. 1. The post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive medical service to the inpatients, undertaking ward work and conducting out-patient clinics under the instruction and supervision of the appropriate Consultant. 2. To establish and maintain liaison with users of the service including local General Practitioners and other external agencies. 3. The post holder will undertake to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. 4. To actively participate in audit/teaching and research activities within the department. 5. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care. 6. There may be occasions where you are required to undertake similar duties at other hospitals within the Sherwood Forest hospitals NHS Trust. 7. Perform administrative work i.e., discharge summaries and letters/reports within prescribed timescales. 8. The Specialty Doctor will be expected to comply with the Royal College requirements for undertaking CME and to participate in the trusts appraisal system as appropriate. 9. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Date posted 07 November 2024 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 214-MED24-6743099 Job locations Newark Hospital Boundary Road Newark NG24 4DE Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for a detailed job description and an outline of the main responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for a detailed job description and an outline of the main responsibilities Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) MRCP or equivalent Experience Essential Must have completed at least four years' fulltime postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty Must have equivalent experience and competencies Desirable Previous experience in a multidisciplinary setting Experience within the specialty in the UK Teaching Desirable Experience with audit, teaching or research/critical review of literature Other Essential Good communication skills, both oral and written Good listening skills Organised with work Clear reasoning and diagnostic skills Confidentiality essential Ability to seek and give advice when necessary Tactful and diplomatic Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) MRCP or equivalent Experience Essential Must have completed at least four years' fulltime postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty Must have equivalent experience and competencies Desirable Previous experience in a multidisciplinary setting Experience within the specialty in the UK Teaching Desirable Experience with audit, teaching or research/critical review of literature Other Essential Good communication skills, both oral and written Good listening skills Organised with work Clear reasoning and diagnostic skills Confidentiality essential Ability to seek and give advice when necessary Tactful and diplomatic 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Newark Hospital Boundary Road Newark NG24 4DE Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)