Speciality Doctor - Department for care of Elderly

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

Due to expansion within our faculty, we are currently recruiting a Specialty doctor; within the Medicine directorate; at Basildon University Hospital a part of the exciting and newly formed MSE Trust. This gives the successful applicant an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand medical experience in an environment where a more specialised service can be experienced in detail.

This post would be suitable for any doctor who has successfully completed a Foundation School or equivalent program as well as 4 years Internal Medicine/ Elderly Care experience or has achieved the equivalent competencies.

Ideally candidates will have an up-to-date certification for Adult Life Support training or be able to fulfil the necessary qualification upon appointment. Although this appointment is not accredited for training through HEE, the appointee will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training program within each department and the hospital.

Main duties of the job

Ward rounds with relevant consultants and management of all patients on the wards, and any outlying wards.

Referral of patients to other specialties.

Necessary emergency investigations e.g., blood samples for crossmatch, X-ray etc.

Appropriate discharge of patients after discussion with senior team members.

Performing bedside practical procedures e.g., venous blood sampling, ABGs, urinary catheter insertion, LP etc.

Gaining experience in the outpatient setting whenever appropriate under senior supervision.

Supervision and education of medical students (UCL and ARU students) and junior doctors using a combination of ward-based and classroom sessions.

Our wards are divided 5 Elderly care wards. At least two consultants cover the inpatients at any one time supported by the team of specialty trainees, ST/IMTs and Foundation trainees, as well as nursing and therapy support staff.

Basildon & Thurrock Hospitals have received University Hospital designation for the close association with University College Medical School, for which it is one of the biggest undergraduate DGH sites. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical undergraduates and will have the opportunity to develop teaching skills.

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person specification

Essential

• Full GMC

• Significant experience working at Speciality Dr level for NHS

Essential

• GMC

• MRCP

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.