Job summary
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Fellow (FY1 Level) Non Training post
The James Paget Hospital is looking to recruit an FY1 level doctors for a fixed term period until August 2024, rotating through the following departments:
- General Medicine, Acute Medicine, General Surgery
Main duties of the job
All Doctors in hospital posts will generally be ward based during the 'normal' working day and expected to deliver the daily medical care of all the patients on their ward irrespective of specialty.
The departments in which you will work operate a Full Shift rota.
Please see attached Job description & personal specification
About us
The Trust provides comprehensive acute care for the population of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and the South Waveney area and for many visitors to the area. This acute care provided from the James Paget University Hospital site at Gorleston is supported by services at Lowestoft Hospital, by other community services at Northgate Hospital, the Newberry Centre and outreach clinics. The Trust serves a population of approximately 220,000, with 545 beds, 3,370 members of staff, both full and part time and a budget of £125 million per annum. We are a University Hospital with a medical school; training the next generation of health professionals and developing research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As this is a non-training post, this post requires the candidate to have Full GMC Registration.
Foundation Year 1 Trainees will be required to work a full shift system and attend daily morning ward rounds with the Specialty trainee(s) Middle grades and Consultants.
Contribute to the care of in-patients, attend occasional out patient clinics, assist with operating lists, maintain the upkeep of medical notes and complete discharge letters to GPs.
He/she will be required to arrange admission and discharge of patients under the supervision of the Specialty trainees and Consultants.
The successful candidates will also be required to assist in the care of private patients and to clerk patients both on the ward and in the pre-assessment clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As this is a non-training post, this post requires the candidate to have Full GMC Registration.
Foundation Year 1 Trainees will be required to work a full shift system and attend daily morning ward rounds with the Specialty trainee(s) Middle grades and Consultants.
Contribute to the care of in-patients, attend occasional out patient clinics, assist with operating lists, maintain the upkeep of medical notes and complete discharge letters to GPs.
He/she will be required to arrange admission and discharge of patients under the supervision of the Specialty trainees and Consultants.
The successful candidates will also be required to assist in the care of private patients and to clerk patients both on the ward and in the pre-assessment clinics.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
- The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of the outcomes to be achieved in the Foundation Programme as set out in The New Doctor (2007).
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice.
- ILS
Key Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must meet the requirements set out in the Academic Foundation Programme 2010 Eligibility Criteria.
- Full GMC Registration is required for the post
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
- The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of the outcomes to be achieved in the Foundation Programme as set out in The New Doctor (2007).
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice.
- ILS
Key Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
Other
Essential
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must meet the requirements set out in the Academic Foundation Programme 2010 Eligibility Criteria.
- Full GMC Registration is required for the post
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).
