Job summary
The Acute Medicine Department at UHD are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our expanding and dynamic Acute Medicine team. These are middle grade level posts offered as specialty doctor contracts (10 PAs).
We have a strong education and training ethos with a wealth of experience amongst our Consultant team in Senior Educator roles, locally, regionally and nationally and are committed to providing an enjoyable and supportive training environment. Successful candidates will be fully supported to gain the experience and competencies needed to progress through a Portfolio Pathway (CESR) application, which would allow them to become a future Consultant in Acute Medicine.
UHD has Acute Medical Units (AMU) on both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) site and the Poole Hospital site and medical takes will continue each site over the next year. The Acute Medicine Department at UHD have seen rapid change and improvement in their SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) models over the last year and now with new investment are looking to build on this and progress our transformation journey towards the Major Emergency Site model that was agreed in the Dorset Clinical Services review. With additional recruitment of more senior Doctors to the existing team of 14 Consultants, we are looking to progress our development towards 12 hours a day, 7 days a week SDEC provision.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.
Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential
- o Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- o Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
- o Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
- o Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- o Computer/IT Research skills
- o Rota coordination
Experience
Essential
- o Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies
- o Completed training to IMT2 or above
- o Minimum 12 months NHS experience
Desirable
- o Evidence of experience of working in same day emergency care
- o Evidence of experience in working in acute medicine
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- o Approachable manner
- o Flexible attitude
- o Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- o Evidence of team leadership
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- o Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration
- o Basic Medical Qualification
- o Completion of foundation training
- o Completion of IMT2 training or above
- o passed MRCP parts 1 and 2.
Desirable
- o Indication of career path within Acute medicine
- o Passed full MRCP
- o Desire to submit portfolio pathway for CESR in Acute medicine
- o Compliant with all Mandatory Training
Other
Essential
- o Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- o ALS
- o Able to speak English as necessary for the role
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential
- o Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- o Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
- o Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
- o Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- o Computer/IT Research skills
- o Rota coordination
Experience
Essential
- o Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies
- o Completed training to IMT2 or above
- o Minimum 12 months NHS experience
Desirable
- o Evidence of experience of working in same day emergency care
- o Evidence of experience in working in acute medicine
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- o Approachable manner
- o Flexible attitude
- o Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- o Evidence of team leadership
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- o Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC Registration
- o Basic Medical Qualification
- o Completion of foundation training
- o Completion of IMT2 training or above
- o passed MRCP parts 1 and 2.
Desirable
- o Indication of career path within Acute medicine
- o Passed full MRCP
- o Desire to submit portfolio pathway for CESR in Acute medicine
- o Compliant with all Mandatory Training
Other
Essential
- o Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- o ALS
- o Able to speak English as necessary for the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
