FAQs
What is the duration of the Trust Grade Doctor position in Elderly Medicine?
The position lasts for 6 months, with 4 months in General Medicine and 2 months in Dermatology.
Where will the clinical commitments of the post holders be primarily based?
The clinical commitments will be based exclusively at St Mary's Hospital.
Will post holders have any teaching responsibilities?
Yes, post holders are expected to teach junior medical and paramedical staff as well as Year 3 and Year 5 medical students from Imperial College School of Medicine.
Are the posts approved for specialty training in General Practice?
Yes, the posts are approved for specialty training in General Practice.
What type of meetings are post holders expected to attend?
Post holders are expected to attend multidisciplinary meetings and may lead these meetings in the absence of the consultant or registrar.
How often will post holders review dermatology inpatients?
Post holders will review dermatology inpatients daily, in addition to twice weekly ward rounds with the SpR.
What on-call responsibilities will the post holders have?
Post holders will take part in the General (Internal) Medical on-call rota and cover the on-call Dermatology bleep every Thursday afternoon.
Who should be contacted for further details or informal visits regarding the position?
Interested individuals can contact Adrian Parke, the Business Manager, at adrianparke@nhs.net.