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Resident Doctor (ST3/4 (MN37), Orthogeriatric, Care of Elderly
The closing date is 13 July 2025
We have an opportunity to recruit a Resident Doctor (ST3/4) to start as soon as possible in Orthogeriatric, Care of the Elderly.
The post is Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, with an eventual on-call commitment of 1A.
Watford General Hospital is a busy General Hospital with an active AAU with excellent support from radiology and specialist physicians to provide rapid diagnosis and effective treatment to smooth the patients' journey from acute to primary care. We work closely and cooperatively with the Primary Care providers and adult care services for bed and home-based care.
The Department of Medicine for the Elderly has 10 consultant posts with subspecialty interests including Orthogeriatric Medicine, Movement Disorder, Dementia/Delirium and Continence. The Stroke Team, working within this department, provide excellent hyperacute stroke services. The department also plays a very active role in the local provision of Intermediate Care.
Please note this post is not recognised for training.
Main duties of the job
The Elderly Care Department based at Watford General Hospital and the post-holder will be accountable to the relevant Elderly Care Consultant on their ward.
During the duration of the contract in this department doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of the clinical areas.
The post-holder will be expected to work closely with appropriate nursing, professional, technical, and administrative and support staff.
The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice.
The post-holder may, on occasions, be asked to assist in the teaching of medical students.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job responsibilities
Doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service.
It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional, and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.
There will be provision for junior doctors to join the on-call rota and contribute towards the GIM on call system for a supplemental increase in pay. This can be discussed further at interview.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
* Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment. Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
* Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
* FRCS/MRCP other Degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent
Knowledge:
* Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
* Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations
* Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
* Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
Experience:
* Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
* Able to prioritize clinical need
* Understands current clinical issues in specialty
* Aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from senior colleagues
* Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
* Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
* Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
* Knowledge or UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter-professional relationships
* Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
* Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care. Has participated in clinical audit
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.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
£49,599 to £64,288 a yearincluding £149 HCA per annum
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