Clinical Fellow in Older People Care

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

10d ago

Job
Full-time
Entry, Junior & Mid Level
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Bristol
17d left

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You should be a doctor eager to enhance skills in Older People Medicine, seeking pre-IMT or GP training experience, with a willingness to participate in various clinical and educational activities.
You will review patients, progress care, prescribe treatments, attend clinics, support audits, and participate in training with supervision and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Requirements

- The successful applicant will be a doctor wishing to develop their skills and knowledge of Medicine for Older People.
- This post would give excellent and broad experience for a pre-IMT or pre-registrar candidate.
- It would also be a great opportunity for a candidate interested in GP training to gain additional skills or a special interest.
- The post will be whole-time (part time or job share will be considered, please contact to discuss).
- The successful appointee will join the existing medical teams providing Medicine for Older People inpatient care.
- We are advertising for Clinical Fellow's to cover A518 and A522.
- 1 Session QI or Clinic/Frailty SDEC per week.
- Cross cover for emergencies in other fellow post.
- The clinical fellow post available is detailed below.
- The post will start October 2024.
- Clinical: Ward based duties to include routine review of patients, progressing care, prescribing, requesting and evaluating relevant tests, liaising with all medical and allied health professionals.
- The post-holders will have a Consultant Clinical Supervisor and encouraged to follow the training curriculum, including participation in appraisal.
- There will also be opportunities to attend clinics, undertake relevant procedures.
- The role will offer the opportunity to rotate between Medicine for Older People Wards, primarily the No Criteria To Reside wards.
- Education: There are educational opportunities throughout the working week including clinical governance, frailty and liaison work.
- Other opportunities include participating in departmental mortality and morbidity meetings, teaching, audits or quality improvement projects with support and supervision.
- UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ - our staff are proud to deliver excellent care.
- As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
- Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
- A digital exemplar- Being appointed as a Global Digital Exemplar means we can realise this vision by implementing digital technologies that will help us to transform the way we work and how we relate to our colleagues, patients and partner organizations.
- Sustainable healthcare - We have joined the international movement to declare a climate emergency, recognising the impact climate change is having on the world.
- Climate change is labelled as the greatest threat to health in the 21st century, with a range of conditions related to heat, cold, extreme weather and air pollution predicted to rise.
- To lead the way in healthcare the Trust has set ambitious goals to become carbon neutral by 2030.
- Access to further opportunities with the Trust - Apprenticeships are a great way to learn and earn on the job.
- For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vickie Diamambro Job title: Speciality Manager Email address: Vickie.Diamambro@uhbw.nhs.uk

Responsibilities

- Ward based duties to include routine review of patients, progressing care, prescribing, requesting and evaluating relevant tests, liaising with all medical and allied health professionals.
- Have a Consultant Clinical Supervisor and encouraged to follow the training curriculum, including participation in appraisal.
- Attend clinics and undertake relevant procedures.
- Rotate between Medicine for Older People Wards, primarily the No Criteria To Reside wards.
- Participate in departmental mortality and morbidity meetings, teaching, audits or quality improvement projects with support and supervision.

FAQs

What is the start date for the Clinical Fellow in Older People Care position?

The position will start in October 2024.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The post is whole-time, but part-time or job share options will be considered.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Clinical Fellow?

The primary responsibilities include routine patient reviews, progressing care, prescribing, requesting and evaluating tests, and liaising with medical and allied health professionals.

Will there be opportunities for educational development?

Yes, there will be educational opportunities throughout the working week, including participation in clinical governance, frailty and liaison work, departmental meetings, and quality improvement projects.

Who will supervise the Clinical Fellow post?

Each post-holder will have a Consultant Clinical Supervisor to guide their training and development.

What are the working hours for this position?

The post is whole-time, with specific hours to be discussed during the interview process.

How many sessions of QI or Clinic/Frailty SDEC are included per week?

There is one session of QI or Clinic/Frailty SDEC per week.

Can I gain experience in both acute care and outpatient settings?

Yes, the role will involve rotation between Medicine for Older People Wards and participation in outpatient clinics.

What is the organization's commitment to sustainability?

The Trust has set ambitious goals to become carbon neutral by 2030 and is actively participating in the international movement to address climate change.

Who can I contact for more information or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Vickie Diamambro, the Speciality Manager, at Vickie.Diamambro@uhbw.nhs.uk for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

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