13 Oct
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston upon Thames
Job description
Job summary
This is an amazing opportunity to join our department. The successful candidate will be supporting inpatient services and our frailty virtual ward;
but, as we undergo an exciting period of service development, we will be encouraging and willing to support within job planning any sub-specialist interests that the successful candidate may have, and we are happy to explore any innovative ways of working that might have a positive impact on our staff well-being and satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
We are looking an Elderly Care Specialist to join our team. We welcome dynamic,
enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about providing great medical care to our elderly population and are keen to be involved in innovative service development and quality improvement within an outstanding organisation.
We welcome applications from candidates who seek flexible, part time and full time posts, as well as candidates who are looking for a fixed term or substantive positions.
Please Note : Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports some 320,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney, and East Elmbridge.
Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers.
We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London and our Maternity Unit is the second biggest in London.
In a national survey, we were rated as the 'Best Maternity Service' in London by the National Health Watchdog,
the Care Quality Commission.
Each year, over one million people visit Kingston Hospital for treatment or as a visitor. Out of the top six London Trusts, Kingston is the only District General Hospital : the others are teaching hospitals.
Overall, the hospital lies 15th nationally. The Hospital is based about twelve miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital and in a beautiful and historic part of the country.
It lies very close to Richmond Park and is close to Hampton Court Palace, Kempton Park, and the river Thames.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact Dr Nockels to discuss the job in more detail :
Dr Rachel Nockels, Clinical Lead 020 8546 7711 ext 2067 / 2276 or R
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Full MRCP or equivalent
- Meets the crtieria set out in the generic capabilities framework for specialist grade.
Desirable
Appropriate higher degree (eg MD, PhD, or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 12 years practice (either continious or in aggregate) as a doctor postgraduate and a minimum of 6 years in the relevant specialty in Specialty Doctr and / or closed SAS grades
- General training in Geriatric medicine to specialist level or equivalent
- Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion
- Can evaluate and manage a patient, formulating a differential diagnosis and initiating an appropriate management plan.
Management Skills
Essential
Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
- Attended management training course.
- Knowledge of budget and finance
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit.
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
- Relevant research articles in peer reviewed journals.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff,
to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm, and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development, revalidation, and clinical governance
▶️ Specialist Geriatrician with an interest in Surgical Liaison
🖊️ Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Kingston upon Thames