Job summary
Applications are invited for specialist registrar (locum appointment for service-LAS) in General Medicine with specialty interest in Infectious Disease and Gerontology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Denmark Hill site).
We have the following vacancies available;
1x Post - Geriatric Medicine - to start Immediately where possible till 6th Feb 2023 for 6mths
1x Post - General Medicine with specialty interest in Infectious Disease - To start 4th Oct 2023 - 1st Oct 2024 for 12months
This post would be suitable for any trainee who has completed core medical training or can demonstrate equivalent competencies. The post would offer excellent experience for doctors planning a career in acute medicine or general medicine.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will become an integral part of the team managing a post-acute general medical ward at King's. He/she will be given training in Acute and general medicine, with access to opportunities in diabetes and/or endocrinology outpatient clinics if desired..
He/she will have responsibility for ward inpatients and, as such, will be expected to attend board rounds, ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. He/she will help supervise the ward juniors, help manage the inpatients, provide support for seriously ill patients and emergencies, and help coordinate their discharge planning. The post holder will participate in audit and governance activities of the ward and help deliver teaching and training to junior colleagues including teaching PACES candidates and year 5 medical students.
The post holder will participate in the medical registrar on-call rota with blocks of weekday and weekend on call supporting the acute medical take and ward coverage.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the medical registrar on-call rota with blocks of weekday and weekend on call supporting the acute medical take and ward coverage. The post holder will be responsible for ward inpatients and, as such, will be expected to attend board rounds, ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. The post holder will help to supervise the ward juniors, help manage the inpatients, provide support for seriously ill patients and emergencies, and help coordinate their discharge planning. The post holder will participate in audit and governance activities of the ward and help deliver teaching and training to junior colleagues including teaching PACES candidates and year 5 medical students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the medical registrar on-call rota with blocks of weekday and weekend on call supporting the acute medical take and ward coverage. The post holder will be responsible for ward inpatients and, as such, will be expected to attend board rounds, ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. The post holder will help to supervise the ward juniors, help manage the inpatients, provide support for seriously ill patients and emergencies, and help coordinate their discharge planning. The post holder will participate in audit and governance activities of the ward and help deliver teaching and training to junior colleagues including teaching PACES candidates and year 5 medical students.
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Hold a national training number in a dual accrediting higher medical speciality and general internal medicine
- ST4 and above at time of commencing post (ideally not within 18 months of completion of training on intended start date )
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training. Ability to work without supervision where appropriate
- Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
- Evidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or audit
- Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Hold a national training number in a dual accrediting higher medical speciality and general internal medicine
- ST4 and above at time of commencing post (ideally not within 18 months of completion of training on intended start date )
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their specialty appropriate for their stage in training. Ability to work without supervision where appropriate
- Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
- Evidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or audit
- Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere
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).
