Opportunity to gain extensive experience in Geriatrics and Care of the Elderly, which is a specialized and rewarding field of medicine.
Involvement in Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment as part of a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and patient management.
Experience in supervising and mentoring junior medical staff, fostering leadership development and teaching skills.
Participation in decision-making processes regarding care arrangements, allowing for meaningful contributions to patient outcomes.
Engagement in clinical governance activities such as audits, improving quality of care and enhancing professional development.
Access to advanced medical facilities, including a top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit, allowing for exposure to diverse clinical cases.
Work in a supportive university teaching NHS Trust environment, promoting ongoing education and research opportunities.
The London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking to hire two Trust Resident Doctors in Geriatrics for fixed-term contracts—one for one year and another for six months. These roles are situated within the Department of Medicine for Older People at Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals, focusing on comprehensive geriatric assessments and early discharge planning to enhance the quality of life and independence of older patients in the community.
The Trust Resident Doctors will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, performing patient assessments, supervising junior staff, and engaging in care decision-making processes, including case conferences and family meetings. Additionally, they will participate in teaching and clinical governance activities. This position offers valuable experience in elderly care, contributing to the ongoing mission of the Trust to provide high-quality, person-centered care for older adults.
The Trust Resident Doctors will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, performing patient assessments, supervising junior staff, and engaging in care decision-making processes, including case conferences and family meetings. Additionally, they will participate in teaching and clinical governance activities. This position offers valuable experience in elderly care, contributing to the ongoing mission of the Trust to provide high-quality, person-centered care for older adults.
Opportunity to gain extensive experience in Geriatrics and Care of the Elderly, which is a specialized and rewarding field of medicine.
Involvement in Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment as part of a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and patient management.
Experience in supervising and mentoring junior medical staff, fostering leadership development and teaching skills.
Participation in decision-making processes regarding care arrangements, allowing for meaningful contributions to patient outcomes.
Engagement in clinical governance activities such as audits, improving quality of care and enhancing professional development.
Access to advanced medical facilities, including a top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit, allowing for exposure to diverse clinical cases.
Work in a supportive university teaching NHS Trust environment, promoting ongoing education and research opportunities.
Trust Resident Doctor in Geriatrics
We are looking to recruit x2 full-time doctor to join the Department of Medicine for Older People on a one-year fixed term contract & 6-month fixed term contract.
London North West Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Grade Specialist Registrar Doctor for 12 months in the Department of Medicine for Older People at Northwick Park & Ealing Hospital to work on our Elderly care wards which focuses on a comprehensive geriatric assessment, and early discharge planning.
Our goal is to provide a continuum of care for Older People spanning the acute District General Hospital, the local Specialist Rehabilitation Hospital and the necessary medical, social and therapies provision to promote maximal independence of older people living in the community. We aim to treat acute illness appropriately, to enhance quality of life, to reduce disability, recognise when life is nearing its end, and to provide individualised person-centred care in the right setting at the right time.
Duties
The post offers the applicant an exciting opportunity to gain experience in Care of the Elderly. The main duties of include:
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We Run Major Acute Services At
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Usama Sultan Job title: Service Manager - DMOP & Acute Frailty Email address:
We are looking to recruit x2 full-time doctor to join the Department of Medicine for Older People on a one-year fixed term contract & 6-month fixed term contract.
London North West Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Grade Specialist Registrar Doctor for 12 months in the Department of Medicine for Older People at Northwick Park & Ealing Hospital to work on our Elderly care wards which focuses on a comprehensive geriatric assessment, and early discharge planning.
Our goal is to provide a continuum of care for Older People spanning the acute District General Hospital, the local Specialist Rehabilitation Hospital and the necessary medical, social and therapies provision to promote maximal independence of older people living in the community. We aim to treat acute illness appropriately, to enhance quality of life, to reduce disability, recognise when life is nearing its end, and to provide individualised person-centred care in the right setting at the right time.
Duties
The post offers the applicant an exciting opportunity to gain experience in Care of the Elderly. The main duties of include:
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment of patients as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Providing the necessary communication back to GPs and family members
- Supervising the junior members of the medical team in day-to-day management of patients on the elderly-care wards
- Being involved in decision-making regarding care arrangements for older patients which may include case conferencing, best interest meetings and family meetings
- Making presentations at meetings, and undertake audit and other clinical governance activities.
- Being actively involved in teaching and training within the department.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We Run Major Acute Services At
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Usama Sultan Job title: Service Manager - DMOP & Acute Frailty Email address:
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To work as a Trust Resident Doctor (FY2/SHO) in the UK, you will need a combination of clinical, communication, and organizational skills, along with specific qualifications. Here is a breakdown of the essential skills and requirements:
Qualifications:
1. Medical Degree: You must have a recognized medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent).
2. Foundation Programme Training or Equivalent: Completion of the first year of Foundation Training (FY1) or equivalent experience is essential before entering FY2.
3. Full Registration with a Licentiate to Practise: You need to be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) to practice medicine in the UK.
Clinical Skills:
1. Basic Clinical Skills: Proficiency in history taking, physical examinations, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning.
2. Procedural Skills: Competence in performing basic medical procedures, like venepuncture, catheterization, and basic life support.
3. Patient Management: Skills in managing acute and chronic conditions, including understanding of pharmacology and prescription writing.
Communication Skills:
1. Patient Interaction: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, including breaking bad news and explaining complex information understandably.
2. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, other doctors, and allied health staff.
3. Documentation: Accurate record-keeping and documentation of patient information in medical records.
Organizational and Time Management Skills:
1. Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize patient care effectively.
2. Decision-Making: Sound clinical judgment in making decisions under pressure.
3. Working Under Supervision: Willingness to learn and work under the supervision of senior doctors and consultants while being able to take initiative when required.
Professional and Ethical Skills:
1. Adherence to Guidelines: Compliance with hospital protocols, clinical guidelines, and ethical standards in patient care.
2. Reflective Practice: Commitment to continuous professional development, including seeking feedback and reflecting on your own performance.
3. Responsibility and Accountability: Understanding your professional responsibilities and being accountable for your actions.
Additional Skills:
1. Resilience: Coping with the demanding nature of the healthcare environment and managing stress effectively.
2. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and values of patients and colleagues.
3. IT Proficiency: Familiarity with healthcare informatics and electronic patient record systems.
Preparation for Role:
- Actively engage in clinical placements during your medical training.
- Participate in relevant electives or rotations that build your clinical skills.
- Consider pursuing additional certifications, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS).
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