Were proud to be one of the major academic research centres and education providers in England and Research and Innovation is the heart of all we do, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. Were also excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable and tackling climate change. Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration: an active licence, ceased license or pending application with the GMC at the point of application. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage. This post is not suitable for doctors specialising in Orthopaedic Surgery. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to join the Orthogeriatric Team within the Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH). The team is led by the Consultant Ortho- geriatrician. The post will be based on the Trauma ward at NMGH and will allow the successful candidate to develop a special interest. We currently provide a 5 day service with no on call commitments. As well as providing clinical expertise on the ward, you will be working along side the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate to help and enhance our service. You clinical duties will include: • Ensuring patients are seen by an Ortho-geriatrician within 72 hours of admission. • Seeing unwell adult patients as requested by the Orthopaedic Team. • Attending multidisciplinary team meetings and board rounds. • Working with the specialist nurse for inpatient osteoporosis to arrange investigations and treatments. • Supporting the consultant in bone health assessment clinics About us MFT is Englands largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. Were creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so youll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. Weve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which weve launched in September 2022. Were proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. Whats more, were excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Registration • Full registration with the General Medical Council • Valid License to practice Medical Qualifications • Primary medical qualification (eg. MB ChB or equivalent) • MRCP(UK) or equivalent • CCT Geriatric Medicine or equivalent Skills & Knowledge • Broad Knowledge & Clinical Expertise in: a) Acute Medicine b) Geriatric Medicine • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team (e.g. surgeons, nurses, therapists) • Up to date knowledge of a) Osteoporosis b) Falls Prevention c) National Hip Fracture Database d) Best Practice Tariff • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential • Working on an Acute Medical Ward caring for older patients. • Working on a Rehabilitation Ward • Clinical Audit • Clinical Governance including Incident Reporting Desirable • Completed Quality Improvement/ Audit Cycles • Able to give examples of Critical Incidents reported Academic, Research Skills, Teaching, Management • Use of evidence based practice • Information technology skills (e.g. e-mail, word processing & some spreadsheet skills) Other Essential • The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e integrity, honesty, confidentiality, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013) • The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013) • Work health Assessment • Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others • Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues • Eligible to live & work in the UK • Able to demonstrate flexibility in working hours • Willing & able to undertake training • Satisfactory attendance record in previous 2 years • Residing or prepared to reside within reasonable access to the Hospital Desirable • Able to attended conferences and courses out of the area.