ST3 in Elderly Care / Geriatrics
Geriatrics is one of the largest medical sub-specialties in the NHS and very accessible to international doctors as a large portion of Geriatrics Medicine is essentially Internal Medicine. This Registrar level Geriatrics role is an excellent opportunity for doctors with a good background of General Internal Medicine looking to step into a new role in the NHS.
Main Duties:
- The post holder will support the Consultant team to provide high-quality medical care to Geriatric inpatients.
- Ward-based work will involve assessing patients in the frailty assessment unit, treating patients in the frailty SDEC to reduce the admission load, covering the frailty inpatient ward, and the orthogeriatric trauma unit.
- Alongside the inpatient work the applicant will also be involved in regular Geriatric Medicine outpatient clinics, including General Geriatric Medicine, Parkinsons, Falls, and Movement Disorders.
- You will work closely with Consultants, junior doctors, nurses, and Advanced Care Practitioners (ACPs) to care for elderly patients.
- Interest and exposure to Stroke Medicine can be arranged if the applicant is interested, as the two teams are closely linked.
- Work with other teams to take referrals from GPs, A&E, and other departments.
- Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to review patients and work towards discharge.
- Support referrals to other medical sub-specialties within the hospital.
- Liaise with community teams to ensure continued care for elderly patients is implemented post-discharge.
- Participate in the Registrar oncall rota on a 1:10 basis.
- To keep up to date with training and practice within the speciality of Geriatrics.
- To contribute to the Geriatrics team and wider Medicine Division through continuous professional development, audits, service improvement projects and clinical governance.
- Conduct teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors.
- The opportunity will suit applicants who are looking to get further experience in Geriatric and General Medicine before applying to higher specialist training (ST4).
The Hospital & Department:
The job is based at the main acute site in the Trust, which has just over 700 beds. The Geriatrics department falls within the Division of Medicine, which is the largest division within the hospital. The Division of Medicine includes Acute Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Renal, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Stroke Medicine, Dermatology and Haematology. Given the nature of Geriatrics, you will also be closely linked to community partners outside of the main acute site.
The Geriatrics department, and wider Medicine division, provide high quality, patient-centred care to elderly patients presenting with frailty associated conditions. The team ensure that patients are consulted and involved in the major decision making in their treatment. Work in the geriatrics team involves working in the orthogeriatric trauma ward, the general frailty ward, and the Frailty SDEC.
The department is currently working on developing a plan to incorporate virtual frailty wards into the Geriatrics patient pathways. This will enable doctors, nurses and Advanced Care Practitioners (ACPs) to treat elderly patients with an acute medical condition from their own home. The team will work to provide high level clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions virtually and alongside colleagues in the community. This programme will put more of a focus on working with the community to treat elderly and frail patients, reducing hospital admissions and freeing up beds, and allowing more elderly patients to remain in the comfort of their own home for treatment.
The location:
Based in a large market town in the northeast of England. The area has a low cost of living and a wide range of necessary amenities such as shops, restaurants, parks, cinemas, and low-cost accommodation, etc.
The hospital has excellent transport links to some of the major cities in the north of England so you have easy access to these busy hubs when you want to, while avoiding having to live right in the centre of the busy cities themselves.
Requirements:
The team are open to applicants from the UK or from overseas and will support you in settling into the new role.
To apply for this position, you will need the following:
- Full MRCP (or equivalent post-graduate qualification)
- GMC Registration either waiting ID check or Complete
- OET or IELTS
- 5+ years of clinical experience
- Registrar (or equivalent) level experience
How to Apply
To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.
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Registrar in Acute Medicine
The medicine team at this excellent hospital are looking for an individual who is committed to delivering an exceptional standard of care to Acute Medical patients coming into the hospital. The Acute Medicine Registrar team contribute essential middle grade clinical decision making, working alongside junior and senior colleagues to provide high-quality care. This is the perfect role for someone looking for an exciting new opportunity in the NHS, to join a dynamic team of medics at the forefront of patient care in the hospital.
Acute Medicine is an excellent sub-specialty to imbed yourself in as it gives you a wide range of skills in the NHS across the breadth of Medicine, where you see many different types of cases. It is particularly suited to doctors joining from overseas with experience in Internal Medicine, ED and Medical ICU.
Main Duties:
- As an Acute Medicine Registrar, you will be responsible for delivering clinical leadership in Acute Medicine.
- You will work closely with teams from across a wide range of departments in the hospital.
- The post-holder will participate on the Registrar oncall rota, alongside trainees and other non-training Registrars. The oncall rota is currently run on a 1:11 basis and includes days, twilights, night and weekend shifts.
- You will be expected to supervise junior doctors on the wards. You will also be teaching junior doctors, both in bedside and classroom settings.
- To identify patients for early discharge and arrange any further required management.
- Take an active part in the daily handovers.
The Department & Hospital:
The Acute Medical team are a crucial part of the hospital structure as they exist as an initial part of a medical patient’s pathway through the hospital. The Acute team receive patients from the Emergency Department, GPs, and other community services. SDEC is co-run with the Acute and Emergency Medicine teams. This is part of the NHS plan to reduce admissions into hospital beds by enabling rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment and, if safe to do so, sending the patient home the same day.
Covering the MDU, SDEC and AMU means you’re managing different types of cases on different shifts meaning no two days are the same. The Acute Medical Unit is based close to the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Radiology and you will work closely with these teams.
Support and CPD
The team, and wider hospital, have done a lot of international recruitment over the last 3 years so understand very well what support an international doctor requires to settle into the new job. The induction period is well implemented to ensure you get the support you need from your team.
The Trust are committed to continuous professional development and have a great track record of either helping people through the CESR pathway or to continue into a formal training role. The postholder will contribute to quality improvement projects within the department. You will get a Consultant supervisor throughout your contract to assist with your continuing professional development.
The location:
The hospital is based in a city in the east midlands. It is a medium sized city with a wide range of amenities. You have access to excellent restaurants, shops, and leisure facilities (cinema, sports centres, etc.) which are suitable for single people and for families. It’s an excellent balance between being a good-sized city without being overwhelmingly busy. The city is very welcoming and is very IMG-friendly so it is easy to settle in to the UK.
Requirements:
The team are open to applicants from the UK or from overseas and will support you in settling into the new role.
To apply for this position, you will need the following:
- Full MRCP (or equivalent post-graduate qualification)
- GMC Registration either waiting ID check or Complete
- OET or IELTS
- 5+ years of clinical experience
- Registrar (or equivalent) level experience
How BDI Resourcing can support
When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:
- CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
- Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
- Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
- Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more
Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:
- Document gathering and checking
- COS and Visa Application support if applicable
- Short and long term accommodation sourcing
- Travel Arrangements
- Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care
How to Apply
To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.
Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine/SDEC
The chosen Appointee will work as a Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine/SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care). The department provides care for a variety of different General Medicine and Acute Medicine patients, It would be best suited for Doctors who would like to be part of a rapidly growing team.
As a Specialty Doctor you will be making senior decisions within the department and team, you will have a consultant working above you if you come to struggle with difficult situations. You are expecting to support other Registrars and Juniors around you however, you will have some designated time within your own job plan to develop your clinical skills.
This post is perfect for doctors who would like to go through the CESR route to become a Consultant in the near future. There are no on calls required but that could change in the future depending on the needs of the department.
The Job
The successful Doctor will have a formal job plan which will be agreed with their Clinical Director before starting with the team. This position is based on 10 PA’s, the job plan agreed will be reviewed yearly to make sure it fits the Specialty Doctor guidelines. Other duties include:
- Provide senior support to Registrars and Juniors in the department
- Work closely with the Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency care team
- Participating in Teaching Juniors and interns
- Time for own personal professional development
- Being involved in audits, research and quality improvement
- Support the Acute Medicine team with providing timely care to patients
- Communicate with other departments both Clinical and Managerial
- Work with the Clinical Governance lead for Acute medicine to support quality improvement?£?
The Location
The Midlands is one of the most popular places to live in the UK due to how diverse it is. Having a huge international community and low cost of living is what makes it great for International Medical Graduates. Some other benefits include:
- Incredible transport links to the rest of the country
- City based in The Midlands, all amenities are available such as shops, restaurants, gym, public transport, parks, places of worship etc.
- Low cost of living
- Perfect place to live as a single occupant or to raise a family with excellent education
The Trust
It is an exciting time to join the team as the Acute Medicine department is going through a rapid expansion! There will be many opportunities to take part in clinical audits, quality improvement and improving care for patients.
Having a supportive, welcoming team it is a great way to kick start your career in the NHS as an IMG or if you are already in the UK, it is a great way to start your journey to complete CESR.
When starting in post you will have a fantastic onboarding system and well organised shadowing period so you can have the time you need to settle into your new position
The Requirements
In order to apply for this role you will need:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MRCPI, USMLE, PLAB, Sri Lankan MD etc.)
- IELTS or OET if you are coming from overseas
- GMC Registration complete or in process
- Experience in a similar role whether in the NHS or elsewhere
How BDI Resourcing can support
When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:
- CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
- Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
- Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
- Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more
Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:
- Document gathering and checking
- COS and Visa Application support if applicable
- Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
- Travel Arrangements
- Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care
Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) General Medicine
Main Duties:
- Work as a middle grade doctor in one of the following sub-specialties: Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Cardiology, General Medicine.
- Work along colleagues from other specialties as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Participate in the General Medicine on call rota.
- Liaise with consultants regarding treatment plan.
- Act as a senior member of the resuscitation team when required.
- Help train junior clinicians within department.
- Engage in quality improvement projects that take place in department.
The Hospital:
A medium-sized acute district general hospital based in the South West of England. The Medicine departments at the hospital are very supportive and friendly so it’s a great environment to kickstart your UK career. The hospital has a well-established reputation for funding some large research projects over recent years and doctors are encouraged to get involved.
The location:
The South West is a wonderful place to live, especially so for those with young families. The area is a tourist hotspot in the summer and is well-known for its warmer climate and beautiful coastal scenery. You have the choice of living in some amazing rural locations or if you prefer a more urban lifestyle, then you can live in cities like Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth.
Requirements:
Outline
To apply for this position, you will need the following:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification - MRCP (UK), MRCP (Ireland), PLAB, USMLE, Sri Lankan MD etc.
- English qualification e.g. IELTS/OET
- GMC registration complete or in process
- Registrar experience either in the UK or overseas
- At least five years of experience working specifically in Medicine.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.
Consultant Acute Medicine
The team are looking for a dedicated Acute Medicine Consultant to join their expanding team. This is an exciting time to be joining as the role of Acute Medicine continues to grow in patient pathways through the hospital. In conjunction with the NHS long term plan of expanding SDEC and focus on Frailty cases, you’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team providing diverse acute care.
Main Duties:
- The applicant will be responsible for the assessment, investigation and management of acutely unwell adult medical patients.
- You will be play a large role in providing clinical leadership and senior decision making within the Acute team.
- The Acute Medical Unit is managed by two Consultants between the hours of 09:00 – 17:00. When on duty here you will be managing referrals, completing ward rounds, and overseeing new admissions.
- The role will also include duties in the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit which is co-managed with the Emergency Department. SDEC is open 10:00 – 22:00, with Consultant presence from 11:00 – 19:00. SDEC receives referrals from the Emergency Department, the Acute Medical Take, GPs, community referrals, and the ambulance service.
- You will also be working closely with colleagues in the Acute Frailty Unit, aiming to reduce unnecessary admissions of elderly patients to the hospital.
- There is also Acute Medical Consultant presence in the Emergency Department to help with diagnoses and referral to the AMU.
- Acute Medicine Physicians are also heavily involved in managing the Acute Medical Take.
- To be part of the Acute Consultant on call rota, which at present is 1:7 weekends.
- Working alongside the acute oncall team, which is largely medics from the general medical specialties.
- This is a 10 PA contract, which consists of 8.5 PAs of direct clinical work and 1.5 PAs per week Supporting Professional Activities.
- As a senior member of staff you will be involved in teaching junior medical staff, alongside nurses, AHPs, and other members of the Acute team. This may be classroom or bedside teaching.
- The team are focussed on maintaining high standards of care so you will be expected to partake in quality improvement / audit / clinical governance activities.
- There is also the option to undertake your own research, as well as supervising junior doctors’ research.
The Hospital and Department:
You will be joining a team of Acute Medicine Physicians who are committed to maintaining a standard of high-quality care. The Acute Medical Unit is situated close to the Emergency Department, SDEC, Acute Frailty Unit, and Radiology department. The Acute Medicine department is part of the Division of Medicine, which encompasses all general medical sub-specialties and the post-holder will be expected to work closely with these teams.
The hospital is a medium-sized hospital with a wide range of services. The Acute Medicine department is looking to expand its Consultant team as the AMU/SDEC become a more integral part of inpatient flow.
The location:
The hospital is based in a large city in the northwest of England. The city has a bustling and vibrant atmosphere and you’ll never be short of things to do. There is a wide range of amenities for either a family or a single person moving to the area. There is a large international community in the area and in the hospital team. Cost of living in this area is low compared with many other parts of the UK.
Requirements:
The team are looking for individuals with senior decision making capability, strong management and leadership skills, and effective communication in a busy acute setting.
To apply for this position, you will need the following:
- Full MRCP
- GMC registration with a license to practise or in the final stages
- Experience as a senior clinician – Consultant, Specialist, Specialty Doctor etc.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.
Registrar in Cardiology and General Medicine
Main Duties:
- This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their clinical experience and skills in Cardiology and General Medicine.
- You will be providing clinical support to the Cardiology and General Medicine Consultant teams, as well as working with a team of junior doctors.
- To be part of a team where the delivery of high-quality and patient-focussed care is of the utmost importance in your day-to-day practise.
- You will be treating patients admitted to the specialised Coronary Care Unit. This level of Cardiology involvement means it is an excellent opportunity for doctors who have some previous Cardiology experience or are looking to develop their skillset.
- To be part of a multidisciplinary team to provide Cardiological and General Medicine support across the hospital. You will be working with teams across medical and surgical sub-specialties to provide cardiology expertise.
- To participate in and run Cardiology outpatient clinics in the hospital.
- Oncalls are from the unselected acute take which means you will continue developing your Acute and General Medicine skills. It is a 1:10 oncall rota.
- To be an active part of the education programme within the Medicine department.
- You will be expected to keep up to date with your own training, courses and education related to your field.
- You will also be involved in teaching and training of junior doctors.
- Involvement in audits and quality improvement in the department.
- While this is not a formal training role, you will have access to the same study leave allowances and training opportunities as the UK trainees. This means it is an excellent steppingstone from a service position into the UK training system.
The Hospital:
The hospital has a modest 300 beds and provides clinical care to around 150,000 residents. It is an integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance care provider so is a clinically diverse Trust. The hospital provides a wide range of services and also has close links with its surrounding Trusts.
The Trust has a full post-graduate education programme and puts emphasis on continuous professional development so is an ideal option for an applicant looking to further their career.
The location:
The hospital is located in a lovely coastal town in the south of England. It is a quiet location with beautiful countryside nearby and access to some of the most picturesque beaches in the UK. The town itself has good access to the necessary amenities so you will have access to everything you need.
Requirements:
The team are open to applicants from the UK or from overseas and will support you in settling into the new role.
To apply for this position, you will need the following:
- Full MRCP (or equivalent post-graduate qualification)
- GMC Registration either waiting ID check or Complete
- OET or IELTS
- 5+ years of clinical experience
- Experience in General Medicine and/or Cardiology
How to Apply
To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.