Job summary
This post will be based on an Acute Respiratory Ward. The ward is staffed by multiple consultants in Respiratory Medicine, and, Foundation trainees, at least 3 SHO level trainees (daily) and 2 IMT3/ST3+ level doctors.
The GIM/Acute Med Responsibilities are based on a 29 bed AMU with an unselected take of a wide variety of medical conditions. Providing opportunity to manage and experience a wide spectrum of clinical conditions. The ward is staffed by 7 Consultants, at least 3 SHO level trainees (daily) and additionally one IMT3/ST3+ level trainee.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.
We will close vacancies before the stated closing date once the first 50 applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
- Work as part of team to provide best medical management to patients under your care.
- Supervise and teach more junior staff on the ward.
- Liaise with relatives and carers.
- Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Lead Medical Team during on calls and out of hours, including management of cardiac arrest calls.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Geriatric Medicine provides acute in-patient services, post-acute rehabilitation, stroke and ortho-geriatric services and out-patient clinics at the West Suffolk Hospital site. In addition we provide out-patient clinics, and falls clinics in conjunction with Suffolk PCT at community hospitals in Newmarket and Sudbury and medical services to a 16 bedded rehabilitation ward in the community hospital at Newmarket.
We have a 24 bedded stroke unit and operate a 24 hour a day stroke thrombolysis service and daily TIA assessment service supported by stroke specialist nurses. There is also an early supported discharge scheme for stroke.We have a well-developed ortho-geriatric service supported by a consultant geriatrician and 2 trauma nurse specialists. Almost 95% of our hip fracture patients meet the criteria for the best practice tariff and we are the best hospital in the country providing hip fracture care.
The department of Renal Medicine provides acute in-patient services on ward F8 (+associated outlier wards), outreach renal service for inpatients and a variety of Nephrology clinics including general nephrology, renal transplant, predialysis (low clearance), dialysis clinic, joint diabetes/renal, paediatric transition clinic. There are also close links with other specialties- including a weekly ITU ward round reviewing patients on ITU with AKI especially those requiring renal replacement therapy and a monthly cardio-renal MDT. The Nephrology consultants oversee the day to day running of the on site dialysis unit (with 13 stations) on behalf of Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust (CUH) and work closely with the CUH Nephrology team.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Geriatric Medicine provides acute in-patient services, post-acute rehabilitation, stroke and ortho-geriatric services and out-patient clinics at the West Suffolk Hospital site. In addition we provide out-patient clinics, and falls clinics in conjunction with Suffolk PCT at community hospitals in Newmarket and Sudbury and medical services to a 16 bedded rehabilitation ward in the community hospital at Newmarket.
We have a 24 bedded stroke unit and operate a 24 hour a day stroke thrombolysis service and daily TIA assessment service supported by stroke specialist nurses. There is also an early supported discharge scheme for stroke.We have a well-developed ortho-geriatric service supported by a consultant geriatrician and 2 trauma nurse specialists. Almost 95% of our hip fracture patients meet the criteria for the best practice tariff and we are the best hospital in the country providing hip fracture care.
The department of Renal Medicine provides acute in-patient services on ward F8 (+associated outlier wards), outreach renal service for inpatients and a variety of Nephrology clinics including general nephrology, renal transplant, predialysis (low clearance), dialysis clinic, joint diabetes/renal, paediatric transition clinic. There are also close links with other specialties- including a weekly ITU ward round reviewing patients on ITU with AKI especially those requiring renal replacement therapy and a monthly cardio-renal MDT. The Nephrology consultants oversee the day to day running of the on site dialysis unit (with 13 stations) on behalf of Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust (CUH) and work closely with the CUH Nephrology team.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK)
Desirable
Career progression
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 24 months' experience in medicine or an IMT, ACCS or equivalent programme (not including Foundation modules) by the time of commencement of ST3 training
Eligibility
Essential
- Hold full registration and licence to practise with the GMC
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: o good clinical care o maintaining good medical practice o good relationships and communication with patients o good working relationships with colleagues o good teaching and training o professional behaviour and probity o delivery of good acute clinical care
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of CT/ST1 or equivalent competences in medicine at time of application, and CT/ST2 competences in medicine by time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance and Multisource Feedback (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) or equivalent.
- Previous clinical experience in Nephrology
Language skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or have the following: - PLAB2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Valid ALS (Resus Council UK)
- Competence in the immediate management of medical emergencies
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Personal attributes: shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity.
Academic/ Research skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals Evidence of participation in a teaching course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK)
Desirable
Career progression
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 24 months' experience in medicine or an IMT, ACCS or equivalent programme (not including Foundation modules) by the time of commencement of ST3 training
Eligibility
Essential
- Hold full registration and licence to practise with the GMC
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: o good clinical care o maintaining good medical practice o good relationships and communication with patients o good working relationships with colleagues o good teaching and training o professional behaviour and probity o delivery of good acute clinical care
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of CT/ST1 or equivalent competences in medicine at time of application, and CT/ST2 competences in medicine by time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance and Multisource Feedback (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) or equivalent.
- Previous clinical experience in Nephrology
Language skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or have the following: - PLAB2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Valid ALS (Resus Council UK)
- Competence in the immediate management of medical emergencies
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Personal attributes: shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity.
Academic/ Research skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals Evidence of participation in a teaching course
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).
