LAS (ST3+) Senior Clinical Fellow in Geriatric Medicine

Job Description

LAS (ST3+) Senior Clinical Fellow in Geriatric Medicine Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust This post is for a LAS (ST3+) Senior Clinical Fellow to work in Geriatric Medicine based at Southport Hospital. This is a fixed-term, full-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated doctor to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Due to the short-term nature of the role/service demand, the successful candidate must hold full registration with the GMC and have existing right to live and work in the UK at the time of application. Candidates who are not GMC registered or do not hold existing right to live and work in the UK will not progress through the shortlisting stage. Main Duties of the Job The post holder will be required to work full-time and participate in a 1:13 on-call rota at Registrar level. Clinical Responsibilities Participate in the initial assessment and management of patients (MDT), supervising more junior members of the team. Lead inpatient ward rounds to ensure the ongoing clinical management of patients is appropriate and support timely discharge. Participate in or lead the acute take, providing senior clinical decisions with the support of consultant clinicians. Contribute to the Medical Emergency Team and lead cardiac arrest calls. Contribute to GIM/medical specialty clinics. Liaise with other members of the clinical team and other specialties. Advise junior trainees and ANPs about patient management. Develop skills in managing the ward to avoid unnecessary patient delays and maintain good clinical care. Person Specification Qualifications Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application. MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification. ALS Certification. Completed Foundation Year Programme and/or equivalent medical qualification/experience. Completed 2 years' experience in a medical specialty, post Foundation Programme or equivalent experience. Completed or part completed UK MRCP examinations or equivalent post-graduate examination. Knowledge & Experience Ability to demonstrate knowledge of your professional code of conduct. Ability to demonstrate good clinical care. Ability to work as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring attitude towards patients. Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate. Skills Competent in history taking and examination skills. Other Excellent communication skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Exhibit leadership skills and be able to lead a clinical team. Demonstrated administration ability or responsibility, not necessarily medical. Experience in clinical audit, service improvement, or research. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £61,825 a year (Per annum pro rata, Grade MT 04) plus on-call enhancements. #J-18808-Ljbffr