Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Clinical Duties

The post holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under the supervision of consultant colleagues.

Diagnosis and management of older patients presenting to the Trust with a wide range of conditions. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.

The post holder will based in a “base ward” (or service) (9a, 9b, 28b,  Elgar, 32a) based in Brunel Building), including a commitment to acute medical admissions.

Outpatient clinics, typically 1 week

The post-holder would (including those working on LTFT basis) would be expected to participate in a middle grade on-call rota.

Managerial and Administrative Duties

The post holder will be expected to contribute towards the development of the service and actively participate in leading specific streams of work. At the beginning of the project there is likely to need to be time spent in forging links with the community, identifying care homes / GP practices to target, and upskilling the team. It is expected that the post holder will help to develop and contribute to systems to evaluate and further develop the service.

Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students & Allied Healthcare Professionals

• Contribute towards teaching and development of medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals working within the team

Study & Research

The post holder can request up to a maximum of 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.

It is anticipated that evaluations of the project are submitted for publication.

The post holder is expected to:

• Participate in the appraisal scheme appropriate to their discipline, in accordance with Royal College recommendations and the requirements laid down by the General Medical Council for revalidation
• Engage in appropriate professional development activity in order to maintain clinical competence and performance
• Participate in, encourage and support professional development within the service
• Ensure that high clinical standards are maintained throughout the service including clinical audit

The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. Study leave funding for Specialty Doctors is £1,000 per annum for course fees, travel and subsistence (pro rata for part-time posts).

The post holder will not necessarily be expected to undertake research however opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to develop collaborative projects with other departments within Trust or with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The post-holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.

There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries in the Medical Postgraduate Centre at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between this and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol city.  A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks.  The libraries are at the forefront of developments in electronic knowledge delivery.

Audit

 The post holder will be expected and encouraged to participate in clinical governance initiatives, e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness and audit and risk management. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity.  There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.

Professional and legal responsibilities

Maintain accurate and relevant documentation and patient records.

Participate in education, research, quality improvement and risk management activities

Take the responsibility for one’s own Professional Development by undertaking appropriate activities to update clinical knowledge and skills.

Undertake appropriate audit and research projects and as appropriate support papers for publication.

Be aware of and work within the policies of North Bristol NHS Trust carrying out such duties as may be required and are consistent with the responsibilities of the Grade.

Be aware of and comply with Health and Safety regulations, cardiac resuscitation procedures, fire procedures and equipment safety.

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.

To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations.   

Promote equal opportunities for staff and clients in accordance with NBT’s Healthcare Policies, to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, religion, colour, creed, nationality, ethic or national origin or sexual orientation.

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