We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Clinical Fellow in Elderly Medicine to join our developing team at The Royal Oldham Hospital. This is a great chance for a dedicated doctor to develop advanced skills in the care of older adults within a supportive environment that encourages innovation, education, and multidisciplinary working. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality inpatient and frailty services. This post is ideal for someone aiming to progress in geriatric or acute medicine, offering valuable clinical experience and opportunities for career development within a dynamic and welcoming department.
The primary duties of the post are to see new patients within the Emergency Department, with ready access to supervision from more senior staff.
- Support and deputise for consultants in all department activities.
- Work and liaise with the colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure an appropriate, professional and timely provision of care to patients.
- Undertake ward rounds, both consultant-led and on their own.
- Continue the clinical management of patients, following departmental protocols as appropriate.
- Undertake one or more research projects of his/her choosing.
- Participate in clinical governance initiatives, e.g. CPD, clinical effectiveness and audit and risk management.
- Participate in emergency cover.
- Supporting the Clinical Director in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
- Attendance and active participation at audit and departmental meetings as required.
This is not an exhaustive list of requirements. Additional requirements will be discussed with the post holder.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
