Specialty Doctor in the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine
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Job overview
We are looking to appoint two Whole time Specialty Doctors in the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine directorate at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidates may be expected to work at both campuses in the Trust.
The posts are for commencement in August 2025 for two years duration. All posts will include an element of out of hours working. It is anticipated this will include contribution to the general internal medicine hospital out of hours rota. This will be discussed at the point of offer.
The directorate would be keen to support an appropriate candidate through the Speciality doctor role to Specialist or Consultant-level practice as appropriate.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates would join one of the ward teams at either the Northern General or Royal Hallamshire hospitals. Some posts may move between wards and teams depending on the needs of the directorate at the time. The directorate would be keen to support an appropriate candidate through the Speciality doctor role to Specialist or Consultant-level practice as appropriate.
Please refer to the Job Description for further duties of the post.
Working for our organisation
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside.Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Fellowship or equivalent
- Completion of MRCP
- Completion of SCE in Geriatric Medicine
- Completion of Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
Experience
Essential criteria- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration, including adequate experience in a relevant specialty, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
- Valid Advanced Life Support qualification (for posts with on call commitment)
- Ability to make clinical prioritisation decisions
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Recognition of common geriatric medicine presentations and experience of managing these
- Experience of managing patients at the end of life including discussion of resuscitation and advanced care planning
- Wider experience in different units
- Experience in a relevant speciality training programme (IMT) or as a fixed term speciality trainee
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential criteria- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
- Documented completed audits during previous posts
Teaching
Essential criteria- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Training in teaching methods
- Experience of designing and delivering and evaluating medical education sessions
- Experience of teaching other health professionals
Personal attributes
Essential criteria- Good oral and written communication skills
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