Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Specialty Doctor Geriatric Medicine

CraigavonOn-Site

PermanentFull-Time

£61,542 - £99,216per annumFTE

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Description

Specialty Doctor Geriatric Medicine
Craigavon Area Hospital

Summary of Post

This is a replacement post to support the development of the Frailty at the front door and the Acute Frailty Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital.
This post will attract a salary of £61,542 - £99,216 per annum based on full-time (pro rata for part-time hours).
This is a full-time (Monday to Friday) 10 PA position, however anyone interested in working part-time / job share is also welcome to apply.
There is no on-call associated with this post.
This post has an attractive annual leave beginning at 5 weeks per annum rising to 6 weeks after 2 years of service with a further day of leave after 7 years.
The post also has an attractive study leave entitlement of up to 30 days paid leave with expenses in any period of three years.
The post will attract all the terms and conditions and employment benefits associated with an NHS post e.g. NHS indemnity; access to NHS pension scheme and many additional benefits.

Duties of the Post

Lead role in Frailty at front door service
Lead role in Acute Frailty unit
One outpatient clinic per week.
Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Ensure good communication with patients and relatives.
Participate in the investigation of any complaints within the Directorate.
Undertake to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Complete Accident Report Forms as per Trust Policy.
Adhere to the statutory requirement for the notification of infectious diseases.

Essential Criteria

Hold Full registration with the General Medical Council (London) with Licence to Practice or be eligible for immediate application to register with the GMC.
Have at least 4 years' full-time postgraduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme or as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee in a relevant specialty; OR Have equivalent experience and competencies.
Hold a full current driving license valid for use in Northern Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.
Knowledge of evidence based approach to clinical care.
Understanding of the implication of clinical governance.
Have an interest in teaching and research.
Ability to lead and engender high standards of care.
Ability to develop strategies to meet changing demands.
Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to effectively train and supervise medical undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable Criteria

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer. Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI may be required before appointment.

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