Job summary You must hold a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties. At least MRCP Part one is essential for this post. Whipps Cross Hospital serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and within the Barts Health Group is being re-developed to be a centre of excellence for Geriatric Medicine.The department provides for a broad spectrum of sub-specialtyareas including Frailty, Acute Geriatrics, Ortho-Geriatrics, Surgical Liaison, Psychiatry Liaison, outpatients, and Comprehensive GeriatricAssessment Clinics and rehabilitation medicine.The department regularly sees a rich mixture of pathology and complex psycho-social issues. The local population contains a significant level of frailty with high rates of dementia and associated delirium. Informal discussions are encouraged, and you are invited to contact Dr Rowlandson Pratt, Consultant Geriatrician and Clinical Lead on 0208 539 5522 or via email: rowlandson.pratt1nhs.net Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment Main duties of the job To run the daily TIA clinic. This involves performing assessments, reviewing imaging, and constructing management plans. There is close consultant supervision, and all questions can be discussed. To review inpatients in a ward liaison capacity with the support from the consultant body. To respond to queries and provide advice when asked by other specialties and local GPs. To perform stroke clinics via telephone or in person for stroke follow-up patients. To support the ward when possible whilst supporting the junior team for advice and with ward duties when required, attending the weekly stroke multi-disciplinary team meeting where patient cases may require summarizing and discussion and performing ward rounds when required. To participate in clinical meetings and governance meetings including M&M and academic sessions About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 259-MED0734WXH Job locations Whipps Cross Hospital London E11 1NR Job description Job responsibilities Study, teaching and training Study leave entitlement is equivalent to Higher Medical Trainee allocation (pro rata). Research Extensive Research facilities exist at Barts Health NHS Trust and research will be actively encouraged within the Clinical Academic Group and in conjunction with other departments of the hospital and college. Equal Opportunities The post-holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities with due regard for Barts Health NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy. Salary and Conditions of Service The post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service of Barts Health NHS Trust, and also to the National Health Service Pension Regulations. Due to the nature of the work in this post, it is exempt from the provision of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemption Order 1975). Applicants are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions, including those which, for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. Failure to disclose such information may result in dismissal or disciplinary action. Job description Job responsibilities Study, teaching and training Study leave entitlement is equivalent to Higher Medical Trainee allocation (pro rata). Research Extensive Research facilities exist at Barts Health NHS Trust and research will be actively encouraged within the Clinical Academic Group and in conjunction with other departments of the hospital and college. Equal Opportunities The post-holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities with due regard for Barts Health NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy. Salary and Conditions of Service The post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service of Barts Health NHS Trust, and also to the National Health Service Pension Regulations. Due to the nature of the work in this post, it is exempt from the provision of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemption Order 1975). Applicants are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions, including those which, for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. Failure to disclose such information may result in dismissal or disciplinary action. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Progression towards full MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification. MRCP part 1 is essential for this post. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Full GMC Registration with License to Practice Desirable Full MRCP Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc) Experience Essential Broad experience in General (Internal) Medicine and medical specialties. Completion of F1/F2 years. At least 24 months experience as medical SHO in appropriate acute medical specialties. Current ALS certificate Desirable Higher trainee-equivalent experience of working in medical specialities such as stroke or neurology. Knowledge Essential Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritize clinical need Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning Desirable Extra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job. Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of supervising medical staff Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff. Ability to manage staff and resources effectively. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies. IT skills Other Essential Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues Good leadership skills Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure Person Specification Qualifications Essential Progression towards full MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification. MRCP part 1 is essential for this post. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Full GMC Registration with License to Practice Desirable Full MRCP Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc) Experience Essential Broad experience in General (Internal) Medicine and medical specialties. Completion of F1/F2 years. At least 24 months experience as medical SHO in appropriate acute medical specialties. Current ALS certificate Desirable Higher trainee-equivalent experience of working in medical specialities such as stroke or neurology. Knowledge Essential Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritize clinical need Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning Desirable Extra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job. Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of supervising medical staff Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff. Ability to manage staff and resources effectively. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies. IT skills Other Essential Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues Good leadership skills Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure 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 Barts Health NHS Trust Address Whipps Cross Hospital London E11 1NR Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)