Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) - Healthcare of Older People (BHH)

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  • Birmingham
  • £61,825 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Applications are invited for a Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Healthcare of Older People at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. This is a post with service requirements and training that aims to deliver career training and development to doctors in a clear structure with educational support. The post is structured to provide dedicated training and education with the aim to provide a tailored learning agreement for each individual to support them in achieving their career goals.The grade has been discussed and agreed with the Clinical Director of Healthcare of Older People. The LED will be part of a team of resident doctors who are assigned to different wards within the Department of Healthcare of Older People and Stroke Medicine. Every successful candidate will be supported by a named educational supervisor. This role will suit a person with a declared interest in Healthcare of Older people and Stroke Medicine.Main duties of the jobA comprehensive guide to all duties and responsibilities will be outlined in the induction handbook and meeting including the following:*To ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients in Healthcare of Older people. To work within the guidelines and practices of the Department and the hospital. This includes liaison with colleagues in ED and other departments.*To ensure that good communication is maintained with all medical colleagues, e.g. anaesthetists, nursing staff and paramedical departments such as physiotherapists, radiographers and ancillary staff, to the benefit of the patient. To ensure Specialty Registrars and Consultants are kept informed regarding alteration in the condition of any of their patients. To ensure that all in-patient notes are kept up to date and tidy. To communicate to a patient's relative the progress of that patient.*Perform duties outlined as above or in the job plan to appropriate level of expertise*To be responsible for the care of older patients on the wards.*To assist with the clinical training and supervision of junior medical staff, medical students and other allied health professionals in Medicine.*To comply with the CPD and revalidation requirements of the relevant college of the candidate and the GMC.*To participate in mentoring sessions with the designated departmental clinical/educational supervisor.*To participate in the quality improvement programme.*To complete an annual appraisal using the system within UHBAbout usUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.DetailsDate posted14 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£61,825 a yearContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number12928Job locationsHeartlands HospitalBordesley Green EBirminghamWest MidlandsB9 5SSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe unit comprises of 3 wards (Ward 21, Ward 29 and Ward 30) for medical older patients and 2 wards (WARD 32 and Ward 31) for patients with acute Stroke.We also have an (OPAD) assessment unit and FSDEC (Frailty SDEC) for review of referrals from Community and ED.There is also an active multidisciplinary day unit and outpatient clinics providing specialist care for patients with general medical illness as well as those with TIA and minor stroke, Parkinson's disease, falls, osteoporosis, and rapid access frail older people community referrals. The unit is supported by community intermediate care rehabilitation teams. There are excellent multidisciplinary team support comprising, therapists, pharmacy, specialist nurses and social work.To join a team of resident doctors & registrars in training and providing supervised inpatient care for older patients with acute illness as well as those requiring specialist hospital based rehabilitation in stroke ward. Duties will also include some outpatient clinics in day hospital under the guidance of consultant medical staff. The Trust is looking to appoint doctors who have relevant qualification in medicine.The job is structured to provide a broad-based experience of Healthcare of Older people and is aimed at doctors who are able to work at ST3 level in Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine. The post holder will have direct consultant clinical supervision.During this post the candidate will be supported in gaining competencies in Healthcare of Older people and Stroke.With respect to Stroke Medicine the post will involve working within the acute stroke service based at Heartlands Hospital. Heartlands stroke service predominantly looks after patients during the acute and rehabilitation phase of their treatment, with hyperacute care including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy provided via the Comprehensive Stroke Unit at the nearly Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Patients receive the hyperacute treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital before being transferred back to Hearltands acute stroke unit for ongoing care.Typical day to day duties will encompass conducting ward rounds on the stroke unit, attendance at TIA and post discharge review clinics and review of referrals made to stroke services at Heartlands.The option to undertake some sessions at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital supporting the hyperacute stroke on call would be available and in future the post holder may be able to participate in a comprehensive middle grade on call rota for stroke medicine. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe unit comprises of 3 wards (Ward 21, Ward 29 and Ward 30) for medical older patients and 2 wards (WARD 32 and Ward 31) for patients with acute Stroke.We also have an (OPAD) assessment unit and FSDEC (Frailty SDEC) for review of referrals from Community and ED.There is also an active multidisciplinary day unit and outpatient clinics providing specialist care for patients with general medical illness as well as those with TIA and minor stroke, Parkinson's disease, falls, osteoporosis, and rapid access frail older people community referrals. The unit is supported by community intermediate care rehabilitation teams. There are excellent multidisciplinary team support comprising, therapists, pharmacy, specialist nurses and social work.To join a team of resident doctors & registrars in training and providing supervised inpatient care for older patients with acute illness as well as those requiring specialist hospital based rehabilitation in stroke ward. Duties will also include some outpatient clinics in day hospital under the guidance of consultant medical staff. The Trust is looking to appoint doctors who have relevant qualification in medicine.The job is structured to provide a broad-based experience of Healthcare of Older people and is aimed at doctors who are able to work at ST3 level in Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine. The post holder will have direct consultant clinical supervision.During this post the candidate will be supported in gaining competencies in Healthcare of Older people and Stroke.With respect to Stroke Medicine the post will involve working within the acute stroke service based at Heartlands Hospital. Heartlands stroke service predominantly looks after patients during the acute and rehabilitation phase of their treatment, with hyperacute care including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy provided via the Comprehensive Stroke Unit at the nearly Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Patients receive the hyperacute treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital before being transferred back to Hearltands acute stroke unit for ongoing care.Typical day to day duties will encompass conducting ward rounds on the stroke unit, attendance at TIA and post discharge review clinics and review of referrals made to stroke services at Heartlands.The option to undertake some sessions at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital supporting the hyperacute stroke on call would be available and in future the post holder may be able to participate in a comprehensive middle grade on call rota for stroke medicine.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Medical Degree
  • Fully registered with the General Medical CouncilFull
  • Full MRCP
Desirable
  • Advanced Life Support
ExperienceEssential
  • Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience or equivalent with relevant experience in a specialty area within the NHS
Desirable
  • Previous experience working at Registrar level
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Medical Degree
  • Fully registered with the General Medical CouncilFull
  • Full MRCP
Desirable
  • Advanced Life Support
ExperienceEssential
  • Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience or equivalent with relevant experience in a specialty area within the NHS
Desirable
  • Previous experience working at Registrar level

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