Job summary
As an organisation 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.
Main duties of the job
Full time 40hrs per week + on-call requirements in the General Medicine rota.
Senior decision maker and part of the medical teams giving quality patient care and facilitating the necessary flow to keep the organisation safe.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, comprising two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a strong national and international reputation for clinical excellence, teaching, research and innovation.
GSTT includes St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital and both adult and children's community services in Lambeth and Southwark. Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals also became part of Guy's and St. Thomas' in February 2021, bringing together world-leading expertise and research in heart and lung disease.
We are part of King's Health Partners (KHP), one of only eight accredited UK Academic Health Sciences Centres (AHSC), and a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. It consists of King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. King's Health Partners includes seven hospitals and over 150 community based services, is responsible for seeing over 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees, 19,500 students, and over a £2 billion annual turnover.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an organisation 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.
Job Plan
Out of hours sessions to a maximum of 48 hours per week on average Fixed sessions of direct clinical care - 10 sessions The post-holder may be expected to provide prospective and cross-cover for other members of the Team
Continuing Education
The Trust plays a leading role in the provision of education and training for medical staff and there are many opportunities to take part in Staff Rounds, Radiology Rounds, Morbidity and Mortality Meetings etc.
There will be opportunities to take part in audit and service assessments.
The appointee will enjoy the same rights to attend medical education events and to study leave as substantive appointees.
To apply for this job please
- Ensure you can start in January 2026
- Have full GMC registration with a license to practice at the time of application
- Are aware this is a 3 month contract with on call commitment
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an organisation 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.
Job Plan
Out of hours sessions to a maximum of 48 hours per week on average Fixed sessions of direct clinical care - 10 sessions The post-holder may be expected to provide prospective and cross-cover for other members of the Team
Continuing Education
The Trust plays a leading role in the provision of education and training for medical staff and there are many opportunities to take part in Staff Rounds, Radiology Rounds, Morbidity and Mortality Meetings etc.
There will be opportunities to take part in audit and service assessments.
The appointee will enjoy the same rights to attend medical education events and to study leave as substantive appointees.
To apply for this job please
- Ensure you can start in January 2026
- Have full GMC registration with a license to practice at the time of application
- Are aware this is a 3 month contract with on call commitment
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
- Professional Exams -MRCP Part 1 & 2 (GIM/GER/Acute/Palliative care trainees) OR -AKT (GP trainees)
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in geriatrics/general internal medicine/primary care
Desirable
- Experience in community geriatrics, hospital at home or other community based experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Team work: Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Communication: Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen
- Interpersonal Skills: Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Decision-making skills: Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to take risk
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in CGA
- Familiarity with literature relating to community medicine in older people
- Skills in implementing change
- Writing for publication
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Advanced teaching experience (e.g. organising training days, involvement in regional or national teaching)
Audit, Quality Improvement & Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of audit and quality improvement in clinical practice
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research in clinical practice
Desirable
- Ability to carry out audit and/or quality improvement work
- Evidence of original research and/or an MD or PhD.
- Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
- Professional Exams -MRCP Part 1 & 2 (GIM/GER/Acute/Palliative care trainees) OR -AKT (GP trainees)
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in geriatrics/general internal medicine/primary care
Desirable
- Experience in community geriatrics, hospital at home or other community based experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Team work: Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Communication: Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen
- Interpersonal Skills: Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Decision-making skills: Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to take risk
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in CGA
- Familiarity with literature relating to community medicine in older people
- Skills in implementing change
- Writing for publication
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Advanced teaching experience (e.g. organising training days, involvement in regional or national teaching)
Audit, Quality Improvement & Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of audit and quality improvement in clinical practice
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research in clinical practice
Desirable
- Ability to carry out audit and/or quality improvement work
- Evidence of original research and/or an MD or PhD.
- Ability to conduct & evaluate own projects successfully
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
