Job summary
We are seeking a speciality doctor (middle grade/ registrar level) with NHS experience to work in the Acute Medicine department at Musgrove Park. The department admits over 18,000 patients a year, providing excellent educational opportunities with 10 Acute medical consultants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an integral part of the Acute Medicine department supporting the admission work on the acute medicine unit (AMU).
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee would join our established Acute Medicine team which cover all medical admissions through the 50 bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
The post holder would primarily be responsible for patients attending for assessment in AMU, supporting other PGDiTs, ANPs and PAs in patient management and follow up with the support of the Acute Medicine Consultants. There will be opportunities to be involved on the AMU. There is flexibility regarding the timing of SPA and administration time and additional interests could be discussed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee would join our established Acute Medicine team which cover all medical admissions through the 50 bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
The post holder would primarily be responsible for patients attending for assessment in AMU, supporting other PGDiTs, ANPs and PAs in patient management and follow up with the support of the Acute Medicine Consultants. There will be opportunities to be involved on the AMU. There is flexibility regarding the timing of SPA and administration time and additional interests could be discussed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Internal Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in Acute Medicine / SDEC
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Desirable
- Procedural competencies in pleural drains, ascitic drains and LP
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Practices evidence-informed medicine
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Organisation adn Planning
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to organise oneself and own work
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Willingness to take a lead in developing/managing services
Desirable
- Active involvement in audit
- IT skills
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to department teaching and training needs
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience
Academic/Research
Desirable
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours
- Experience in development and implementation of guidelines
Career Progression
Essential
- Progression of career consistent with personal circumstances
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decision and exert appropriate authority
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Internal Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in Acute Medicine / SDEC
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Desirable
- Procedural competencies in pleural drains, ascitic drains and LP
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Practices evidence-informed medicine
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Organisation adn Planning
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to organise oneself and own work
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Willingness to take a lead in developing/managing services
Desirable
- Active involvement in audit
- IT skills
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to department teaching and training needs
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience
Academic/Research
Desirable
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours
- Experience in development and implementation of guidelines
Career Progression
Essential
- Progression of career consistent with personal circumstances
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decision and exert appropriate authority
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).
