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Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
- Other
Good leadership skills
- Other
Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Other
Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Skills
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Skills
Experience of supervising medical staff
- Skills
Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
- Skills
Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
- Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Skills
IT Skills
- Knowledge
Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M, rehabilitation medicine specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge
Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Knowledge
Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
- Experience
Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M
- Experience
Current ALS certificate
- Qualifications
MRCP part 1 or Equivalent Specialist qualification
- Qualifications
Full GMC Registration with License to Practise
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Completion of a post-graduate qualification in Geriatric Medicine (e.g. Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE))
- Experience
Higher trainee-equivalent experience in Geriatric Medicine
- Experience
Geriatric sub-specialty experience/rehabilitation medicine
- Qualifications
Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc)
- Qualifications
Full MRCP 2
Job overview
Trust Doctor (eqv. to ST3+) in Geriatric and rehabilitation Medicine Fixed Term 12 months Whipps Cross Hospital Our OPS (Older People’s Services) team is growing, and we would like you to be a part of our fantastic workforce. We are advertising for a 12-month fixed term Trust Doctor (ST3+equivalent) post to cover the Ainslie rehabilitation unit and commencing as soon as possible. The Ainslie rehabilitation unit is based in the north of Chingford and is separate from Whipps Cross Hospital. This post will sit within the department of Older People’s Services at Whipps cross who are recruiting on behalf of the Northeast London foundation trust (NELFT). The post holder will be based at Ainslie rehabilitation unit for the duration of the post.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills in geriatric and rehabilitation medicine. This post provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience by linking up with the Whipps cross team. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution. Full MRCP is desirable though if you hold MRCP 1 part and above or equivalent qualification, you may be considered. You should have a current full registration with the General Medical Council and have experience across a broad range of Medical Subspecialties. Ainslie rehabilitation unit serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and multi-morbidity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Geriatric and rehabilitation Medicine with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Geriatric Medicine role. The advertised salary is £50175.00 to £67610.00. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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