Job summary
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 overall objectives are to provide the successful candidate with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to achieve a high standard of work.
- Take a history and examine a patient.
- Keep an accurate and legible medical record.
- Prescribe Safely.
- Manage time and clinical priorities effectively.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care.
- Act in a professional manner at all times.
- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients within the specialty.
- Educate patients effectively.
- Maintain life-long learning and teaching.
- Support FY1's and undergraduates.
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 overall objectives are to provide the successful candidate with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to achieve a high standard of work.
- Take a history and examine a patient.
- Keep an accurate and legible medical record.
- Prescribe Safely.
- Manage time and clinical priorities effectively.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care.
- Act in a professional manner at all times.
- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients within the specialty.
- Educate patients effectively.
- Maintain life-long learning and teaching.
- Support FY1's and undergraduates.
The doctor is responsible with other staff for the ward care of patients and the maintenance of the patient's medical record. They will have opportunity to work with the consultants in outpatients clinics on occasions and also take responsibility for problems arising in the specialty with patients on the ward. They are also expected to facilitate the FY1's to be able to attend teaching. The doctor will be responsible for such other specific clinical duties as allocated by consultants including performing other duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overall objectives are to provide the successful candidate with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to achieve a high standard of work.
- Take a history and examine a patient.
- Keep an accurate and legible medical record.
- Prescribe Safely.
- Manage time and clinical priorities effectively.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care.
- Act in a professional manner at all times.
- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients within the specialty.
- Educate patients effectively.
- Maintain life-long learning and teaching.
- Support FY1s and undergraduates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overall objectives are to provide the successful candidate with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to achieve a high standard of work.
- Take a history and examine a patient.
- Keep an accurate and legible medical record.
- Prescribe Safely.
- Manage time and clinical priorities effectively.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care.
- Act in a professional manner at all times.
- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients within the specialty.
- Educate patients effectively.
- Maintain life-long learning and teaching.
- Support FY1s and undergraduates.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Achievement of Foundation Year Two Competency
- ALS
- MRCS (ENT) or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement and prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrate appropriate technical competence and evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills and judgement
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes including evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competencies in ENT at time of appointment.
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty
- Ability to prioritise work effectively
- Willing to participate in hospital transfers
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Willingness of using evidence base to support decision making
- Willing to become involved in Clinical Governance
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Familiar with the principles of Risk Management
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Achievement of Foundation Year Two Competency
- ALS
- MRCS (ENT) or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement and prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrate appropriate technical competence and evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills and judgement
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes including evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competencies in ENT at time of appointment.
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty
- Ability to prioritise work effectively
- Willing to participate in hospital transfers
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Willingness of using evidence base to support decision making
- Willing to become involved in Clinical Governance
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Familiar with the principles of Risk Management
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
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).
