Specialty Doctor - Care of the Elderly

at  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Adult Medicine DepartmentThe COTE department is part of Adult Medicine, which is within the Medicine and Clinical SupportServices Division. The Division also includes Urgent Care including Accident and Emergency department.The Division of Adult Medicine admits and provides care for routine and emergency medicine and outpatients.The successful candidate is anticipated to take part of the general medical on call rota which is currently with appropriate remuneration. Key duties of the postThe post holder will be clinically and educationally responsible to the Consultants working across theRespiratory Department.The post holder will support the Respiratory department: a) To participate in various outpatient activities including the medical management of patients attendingoutpatient clinics.b) Ensuring the effective organisation of the ward including diagnosis and treatment of all patientsadmitted.c) The appropriate discharge of patients, including providing timely paperwork to the GeneralPractitioner ensuring a continuation of care following discharge.d) The direct clinical supervision and training of the Ward Junior Medical Staff as well as the organisationand delegation of clinical work.e) The monitoring of the quality of service given by the Respiratory which will include clinical audits.f) Active participation at various committees and working groups.g) Participation in development of medical treatment protocols.h) Professional supervision under consultant guidance aiming to encourage the development of alldoctors within the division.i) Contributing to the provision of reports for the Coroner, police statements and for complaintsmanagement adhering to time frames.j) Demonstrating an involvement in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit.k) Contributing to collaborating with clinical colleagues.l) Ensuring own practice is up to date. This will include taking responsibility for own clinical professional development and participation in the Trust wide appraisal system.m) Complying with data protection.n) Complying with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.o) To undertake regular on call duties for general medical on call rota

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