The position promotes professional growth and collaboration within a dynamic environment aimed at improving frailty care, providing access to modern facilities and resources. Applicants must hold full GMC registration at the time of appointment, and the role encompasses both clinical and administrative duties to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health and safety protocols.
This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Ortho-Geriatrics. This is a whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
As a Specialty Doctor for Ortho-Geriatrics, you will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team. Working closely with six experienced consultants, fellow specialist doctors, junior doctors, frailty practitioners, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to improving frailty care.
Access to cutting-edge facilities and resources.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.Applicants must be eligible for full Registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Clinical Responsibilities
Work as part of the medical team on ward rotation, 5A, 5B (Geriatric Medicine), 3B, Ortho-geriatric and in the Ambulatory SDEC in the Frailty Unit, Bevan 1 & 2 and the Frailty service / OPAL service - Whiston
Participate in the initial assessment and management of patients on in AED and the acute frailty unit.
Liaise with other members of the clinical team and other specialties.
Work Closely with the Consultants FY1's, CT Trainees and ANPs about management of patients.
Develop skills in managing the wards to avoid unnecessary patient delays and maintain good clinical care to all patients.
Professional Responsibilities
To participate in clinical audit and activities.
To participate in continuing professional development. Study leave is to be negotiated. Educational supervision will be provided.
To maintain a portfolio of training.
To comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration /licensing.
Administrative Responsibilities
To ensure good documentation and record keeping
To ensure all admin tasks including are complete within local Trust targets.
About us
- To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
- To actively participate in annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
- To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.
- To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. The post holder must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trusts Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work and the Trusts corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. The post holder is required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions.
- To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2GDPR) and Caldicott principles
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