Job summary
The post holder will work for the Perioperative medicine for Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS) team within the Department of Ageing and Health. POPS is an innovative and award winning service delivering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and optimisation (CGA) based care to older people undergoing elective and emergency surgery. The service operates from Darent Valley Hospital, covering General Surgery elective and emergency patients and emergency and elective Vascular patients which then are operated on at Guy's and St Thomas' hospital. There will be the opportunity to attend and present patients at the POPS multidisciplinary meetings at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in the delivery of preoperative CGA and optimisation, shared decision making and postoperative management of inpatients on surgical wards. The fellow will participate in outpatient clinics, ward rounds, board rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings. There is no formal on call commitment, however the option of general medical acute on call could be discussed
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The applicant may have a background in geriatric medicine, acute/general medicine or anaesthetics/intensive care. Specifically the applicant does not need to have a NTN.
The successful applicant will work within the POPS team which consists of a Consultant, Specialist Nurses, FY1, Occupational Therapist and administrator. The post holder will be supervised by the POPS Consultant.
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of POPS services to Dartford and Gravesham Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise MRCP
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in geriatrics/general internal medicine or in Perioperative Medicine
Desirable
- Surgical Liaison geriatrics
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Familiarity with literature relating to perioperative medicine in older people Skills in implementing change Writing for publication Attendance at a perioperative medicine conference
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Development of a teaching programme
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA