Opportunity to work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team that focuses on the care of older patients, allowing for collaborative learning and professional development.
Structured working hours with a standard Monday to Friday schedule, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Access to outpatients experience in both general and specialist clinics, enhancing clinical skills and broadening experience in geriatric medicine.
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with a comprehensive support program that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health.
An inclusive and supportive workplace culture that values diversity, kindness, and civil behavior, fostering a harmonious working environment.
The chance to make a significant impact in the lives of older patients through rehabilitation and discharge planning, contributing to meaningful patient outcomes.
Enjoyment of the beautiful historic city of Bath, which enhances the overall living and working experience.
Are you a caring and dedicated medical professional looking for a fulfilling role in the heart of Bath? We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Doctor position in our Older Persons Unit and Hospital at Home team within the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. This fixed-term role, available from August 2024 to August 2025, is perfect for those at ST1-2 level in Geriatric Medicine. You'll collaborate with a passionate team of consultants, medical practitioners, and therapists, providing exceptional care and support to our older patients.
In this role, you will engage directly with patients while managing their ongoing care, ensuring they receive the attention and rehabilitation they deserve. With standard Monday to Friday hours and potential weekend participation, you'll enjoy a healthy work-life balance. At RUH, we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter. Join us, and let's create a compassionate community together. Discover the benefits of working in Bath and how we're investing in both patient care and your professional growth. For more details or an informal chat, please reach out to Kerrie Hopson or Alasdair Miller. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
In this role, you will engage directly with patients while managing their ongoing care, ensuring they receive the attention and rehabilitation they deserve. With standard Monday to Friday hours and potential weekend participation, you'll enjoy a healthy work-life balance. At RUH, we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter. Join us, and let's create a compassionate community together. Discover the benefits of working in Bath and how we're investing in both patient care and your professional growth. For more details or an informal chat, please reach out to Kerrie Hopson or Alasdair Miller. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Opportunity to work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team that focuses on the care of older patients, allowing for collaborative learning and professional development.
Structured working hours with a standard Monday to Friday schedule, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Access to outpatients experience in both general and specialist clinics, enhancing clinical skills and broadening experience in geriatric medicine.
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with a comprehensive support program that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health.
An inclusive and supportive workplace culture that values diversity, kindness, and civil behavior, fostering a harmonious working environment.
The chance to make a significant impact in the lives of older patients through rehabilitation and discharge planning, contributing to meaningful patient outcomes.
Enjoyment of the beautiful historic city of Bath, which enhances the overall living and working experience.
An exciting opportunity for a fixed-term Trust Doctor post within the Older Persons Unit and Hospital at Homehas arisen. This post is for an ST1-2 trust doctor in Geriatric Medicine depending on previous experience. The post is for a period of 12 months from August to August 2025.
You will work on one of our OPU wards and the Hospital at Home team with their team of geriatric consultants, SHOs, specialist Medical Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates and therapists. Depending on the situation with the COVID pandemic you may be responsible for patients with COVID or a cohort of COVID contacts.
You will be responsible for the regular review and management of the inpatients on your ward or caseload under the supervision of the geriatricians. There will also be opportunity to gain outpatients experience in general or specialist clinics. The post involves working standard days Monday to Friday, with the option of participation in the general medical registrar on-call rota. or with a requirement to work 1:6 weekends (time to be taken back during the week) in the Hospital at Home. Working hours will be 40 across the week working between 08:00 to 18:00.
You will be part of the multidisciplinary team arranging ongoing rehabilitation and discharge. You will be expected to have very good communication skills and communicate regularly with the MDT, patients and their relatives.
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At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerrie Hopson or Alasdair Miller Job title: Clinical Lead for Hospital at Home Email address:
Alternatively you can also contact Alasdair Miller on
You will work on one of our OPU wards and the Hospital at Home team with their team of geriatric consultants, SHOs, specialist Medical Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates and therapists. Depending on the situation with the COVID pandemic you may be responsible for patients with COVID or a cohort of COVID contacts.
You will be responsible for the regular review and management of the inpatients on your ward or caseload under the supervision of the geriatricians. There will also be opportunity to gain outpatients experience in general or specialist clinics. The post involves working standard days Monday to Friday, with the option of participation in the general medical registrar on-call rota. or with a requirement to work 1:6 weekends (time to be taken back during the week) in the Hospital at Home. Working hours will be 40 across the week working between 08:00 to 18:00.
You will be part of the multidisciplinary team arranging ongoing rehabilitation and discharge. You will be expected to have very good communication skills and communicate regularly with the MDT, patients and their relatives.
Please ensure that you have a valid UK Clean Driver's Licence
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerrie Hopson or Alasdair Miller Job title: Clinical Lead for Hospital at Home Email address:
Alternatively you can also contact Alasdair Miller on
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