Whipps Cross Hospital and Ainslie rehabilitation unit Trust Doctor (ST3+ equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine Fixed Term 6- 12 months
Our OPS (Older People's Services) team is growing, and we would like you to be a part of our fantastic workforce. We are advertising for a 6-12-month fixed term and full time Trust registrar post. This post will sit within the department of Older People's Services and one of the posts will include General Medicine on-call if you possess the relevant experience and skills needed to work as a medical registrar on-call.
The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals including a focus within the specialty of your choice. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has a high level of consultant supervision. The post provides a good educational opportunity and if the postholder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced doctor to join our team. You must hold a current and full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties. At least MRCP part 2 is essential for this post and a full MRCP is desirable.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals including a focus within the specialty of your choice. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has a high level of consultant supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Progression towards full MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
* Full GMC Registration with License to Practise
Desirable
* Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc)
* MRCP
Experience
* Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M
* Current ALS certificate
Desirable
* Higher trainee-equivalent experience in Geriatric Medicine
* Geriatric sub-specialty experience
Knowledge
* Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
* 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
* Completion of a post-graduate qualification in Geriatric Medicine (e.g. Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE))
Skills
* 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
* 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
Desirable
* Full UK driving licence
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