Job summary
The duties of the post are those of a Trust Appointed FY3 Level Trust Doctor. They will include day-to-day care of adult inpatients within the Thoracic Surgery Department in collaboration with other junior/senior staff.
Main duties of the job
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTTRUST DOCTOR / CLINICAL FELLOW ROTATION PROGRAMME FY3 EQUIVALENTFixed Term - 6 MonthsFull Time
The post is available for a 6 month fixed-term appointment with a view to extend to 12 months.
The inpatient care for cancer patients is based at Guy's Hospital and currently comprises of one main ward with some outlying patients on additional surgical oncology wards. The postholder will predominantly gain experience in looking after cancer patients as inpatients.. The posts include comprehensive induction, an educational programme and a full study leave allowance. You should have sufficient medical experience by the start of the post. Part 1 (or Part 2) MRCP or equivalent exam would be an advantage.
For further information please contact Stephanie Fraser (Associate Specialist) stephanieflorence.fraser@gstt.nhs.uk or John Pilling (Clinical Lead) john.pilling@gstt.nhs.uk
About us
Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is made up of two of London's best known teaching hospitals and employs over 17,650 staff and have over 2 million patient contacts a year.
Our annual turnover is now £1.3 billion.
As an organization we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
All our vacancies can be viewed on our website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The inpatient care for cancer patients is based at Guys Hospital and currently comprises of one main ward with some outlying patients on additional surgical oncology wards. The postholder will predominantly gain experience in looking after cancer patients as inpatients.. The posts include comprehensive induction, an educational programme and a full study leave allowance. You should have sufficient medical experience by the start of the post. Part 1 (or Part 2) MRCP or equivalent exam would be an advantage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The inpatient care for cancer patients is based at Guys Hospital and currently comprises of one main ward with some outlying patients on additional surgical oncology wards. The postholder will predominantly gain experience in looking after cancer patients as inpatients.. The posts include comprehensive induction, an educational programme and a full study leave allowance. You should have sufficient medical experience by the start of the post. Part 1 (or Part 2) MRCP or equivalent exam would be an advantage.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in relevant placements
- Exposure to acute conditions
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS or similar health care system
Knowledge and Skills & Other
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational skills
- Knowledge of patient safety
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good time keeping skills.
- A team based approach to care and service management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives.
- An understanding of the research process
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in relevant placements
- Exposure to acute conditions
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS or similar health care system
Knowledge and Skills & Other
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational skills
- Knowledge of patient safety
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good time keeping skills.
- A team based approach to care and service management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives.
- An understanding of the research process
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
