Clinical Fellow - Department of Medicine for Older People

Job summary

The available post for a Clinical Fellow in Department of Medicine for Older People (DMOP) is an opportunity to join the growing, dynamic DMOP team at Halton Hospital. You will be based in the DMOP footprint and have the opportunity to work as part of a diverse innovative team, always striving to improve patient care. The fixed term post will offer opportunities for personal development by encouraging development of leadership skills and participation in quality improvement projects. During your placement your training and development will also be mapped to the Internal Medicine Training scheme.

Main duties of the job

Daily ward rounds- both independent and consultant led

Supporting more junior members of the team

Clerking new patients

Reviewing patients in clinics (with consultant supervision where appropriate)

Liaising with colleagues in primary care and hospital specialties

Managing acutely unwell patients, and cardiac arrests.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Job responsibilities

The full details of this role are available within the Job Description and the Person Specification.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• 24 months experience

Desirable

• Completed 2 year foundation programme

Qualifications

Essential

• oPrimary Medical Degree

Desirable

• MRCP Part 1

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

Essential

• Clinical judgement
• Communication with patients and their families
• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in teaching/mentoring
• Evidence of engagement with QI