Senior Clinical Fellow in Frailty Outreach - ST3+ level
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £38,746 to £53,132 a year per annum
- Closing date
- 20 Jun 2023
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- Sector
- Hospital, Geriatric medicine
- Contract Type
- Fixed Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
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Whipps Cross Geriatric Medicine
Senior Clinical Fellow in Frailty Outreach
( ST3+ Level)
We are pleased to offer an opportunity in Geriatric Frailty Medicine in one of the country's largest acute NHS Trusts.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is part of Barts Health NHS Trust and is situated in Waltham Forest, North East London. The hospital serves a diverse local population of more than 350,000.
Our department is undergoing a period of expansion and service development in conjunction with the local health economy to provide a first class service to our local population both in and outside of Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The service currently supplies inpatient services including Acute Geriatrics, Acute Frailty Service, Orthogeriatrics, Surgical liaison.
Main duties of the job
The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care with our growing Rapid Access Frailty Team (RAFT), the Falls SDEC pathway, in reach in Acute Assessment areas, and input into the care of frail older patients attending Whipps Cross Emergency Department. Whipps Cross Hospital serves a diverse local population living with high levels of frailty, and is expanding its Acute Frailty Service. This post provides an unique opportunity for working in both the hospital acute frailty setting and the community acute frailty services.
Within the job plan, a weekly full day of protected time is offered to pursue opportunities related to research, quality improvement, leadership & management or education.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care with our growing Rapid Access Frailty Team (RAFT), the Falls SDEC pathway, in reach in Acute Assessment areas, and input into the care of frail older patients attending Whipps Cross Emergency Department. Whipps Cross Hospital serves a diverse local population living with high levels of frailty, and is expanding its Acute Frailty Service. This post provides an unique opportunity for working in both the hospital acute frailty setting and the community acute frailty services.
Within the job plan, a weekly full day of protected time is offered to pursue opportunities related to research, quality improvement, leadership & management or education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Roasd
London
E11 1NR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
259-MED0542WXH
Senior Clinical Fellow in Frailty Outreach
( ST3+ Level)
We are pleased to offer an opportunity in Geriatric Frailty Medicine in one of the country's largest acute NHS Trusts.
Whipps Cross University Hospital is part of Barts Health NHS Trust and is situated in Waltham Forest, North East London. The hospital serves a diverse local population of more than 350,000.
Our department is undergoing a period of expansion and service development in conjunction with the local health economy to provide a first class service to our local population both in and outside of Whipps Cross University Hospital.
The service currently supplies inpatient services including Acute Geriatrics, Acute Frailty Service, Orthogeriatrics, Surgical liaison.
Main duties of the job
The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care with our growing Rapid Access Frailty Team (RAFT), the Falls SDEC pathway, in reach in Acute Assessment areas, and input into the care of frail older patients attending Whipps Cross Emergency Department. Whipps Cross Hospital serves a diverse local population living with high levels of frailty, and is expanding its Acute Frailty Service. This post provides an unique opportunity for working in both the hospital acute frailty setting and the community acute frailty services.
Within the job plan, a weekly full day of protected time is offered to pursue opportunities related to research, quality improvement, leadership & management or education.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of care with our growing Rapid Access Frailty Team (RAFT), the Falls SDEC pathway, in reach in Acute Assessment areas, and input into the care of frail older patients attending Whipps Cross Emergency Department. Whipps Cross Hospital serves a diverse local population living with high levels of frailty, and is expanding its Acute Frailty Service. This post provides an unique opportunity for working in both the hospital acute frailty setting and the community acute frailty services.
Within the job plan, a weekly full day of protected time is offered to pursue opportunities related to research, quality improvement, leadership & management or education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- Progression towards MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
- Higher qualifications in Geriatric Medicine or related disciplines
Essential
- Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M
- Current ALS certificate
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience in Frailty/Interface Geriatrics
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
- Relevant courses related to Frailty and/or Service Development
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- Experience in Clinical Pathway development
- Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
Essential
- Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
- Good leadership skills
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- A valid driving licence and willing to drive during work duties
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Roasd
London
E11 1NR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
259-MED0542WXH
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