Trust Senior Clinical Fellow ST3/4 (MN37), Care of the Elderly

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Main duties are to provide middle grade cover to a busy care of elderly ward, to help support / teach junior doctors, help lead the MDT and support the consultant in their ward round.

To liaise with MDT staff and perform family meetings and updates.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications:

Essential Criteria

1. Eligible for GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
2. Satisfactory completion of FH01 and FH02 (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
3. MRCP Part 1 + 2

Desirable Criteria

1. Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes FRCS/MRCP PACES other Degrees eg. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent)

Knowledge:

Essential Criteria

1. Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
2. Potential to benefit from the training available ie fits with career aspirations

Desirable Criteria

1. Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
2. Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training

Experience:

Essential Criteria

1. Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) eg CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
2. Able to prioritize clinical need
3. Understands current clinical issues in specialty
4. Aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from senior colleagues
5. Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
6. Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
7. Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk

Desirable Criteria

1. Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter-professional relationships
2. Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
3. Computer literate
4. Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
5. Has participated in clinical audit

Applicant Requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application Numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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