Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to work in our dynamic Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and acute assessment unit (AAU) at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. We are a tertiary referral centre for the main medical and surgical specialities and we are complimented by tertiary trauma centre serving the South West population.
AMU provides 51 assessment beds assessing 18,000 patients annually. Supervised participation in delivery of the Post Take ward round would be an integral part of this post. We also incorporate a rapidly expanding acute assessment unit which sees in excess of 35 patients a day. While AAU is consultant led, there would be opportunity for the Registrar to gain experience in this crucial field of acute medicine.
Our services are supported by an on-site Acute GP service providing triage and clinical input. An adjacent Short Stay Ward enables rapid review and turnover of acute medical problems.
60% of our medical take is through self-referral to ED. We work closely with this department and provide consultant cover and junior support for direct Post-Take of these referrals.
You will be managerially and professionally accountable to Service Line Clinical Director in acute medicine.
Main duties of the job
The principal component of the post will be to deliver term time teaching to 3rd / 4th / 5th year medical students, as well as being closely involved in providing mentorship and guidance for junior members of the team. There is an option to be included in the take on-call rota upon negotiation. There are also excellent opportunities.
The Acute Medical Unit plays a major role in the provision and co-ordination of teaching of clinical medicine to Peninsula medical students, particularly 3rd, 4th and 5th year students, who spend a significant part of their clinical training on the MAU. The post holder would provide a substantial proportion of this teaching, around 24 hours a week. This would be in the form of formal feedback sessions, competency assessments and lectures. In addition to this they would be responsible for compiling the junior rota (under the guidance of one of the consultants) and organising the post graduate teaching sessions on the unit, including SIM training.
Outwith term time it is expected that you will be involved in the clinical services on the unit and will be part of the Acute Medical Registrar rota. Although there will also be a degree of clinical work within term time, it will be fitted around your teaching sessions.
About us
The post holder is encouraged to develop a speciality interest within the scope of the department with also research related ideas, QIP and audits.
We support applications from candidates aspiring for less than full time hours and/or flexible working.
We have an active Doctors Mess, Postgraduate Medical School, Medical Centre, Medical Library and Health and Leisure centre on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Acute Medical Unit plays a major role in the provision and co-ordination of teaching of clinical medicine to Peninsula medical students, particularly 3rd, 4th and 5th year students, who spend a significant part of their clinical training on the MAU. The post holder would provide a substantial proportion of this teaching, around 24 hours a week. This would be in the form of formal feedback sessions, competency assessments and lectures. In addition to this they would be responsible for compiling the junior rota (under the guidance of one of the consultants) and organising the post graduate teaching sessions on the unit, including SIM training.
Outwith term time it is expected that you will be involved in the clinical services on the unit and will be part of the Acute Medical Registrar rota. Although there will also be a degree of clinical work within term time, it will be fitted around your teaching sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Acute Medical Unit plays a major role in the provision and co-ordination of teaching of clinical medicine to Peninsula medical students, particularly 3rd, 4th and 5th year students, who spend a significant part of their clinical training on the MAU. The post holder would provide a substantial proportion of this teaching, around 24 hours a week. This would be in the form of formal feedback sessions, competency assessments and lectures. In addition to this they would be responsible for compiling the junior rota (under the guidance of one of the consultants) and organising the post graduate teaching sessions on the unit, including SIM training.
Outwith term time it is expected that you will be involved in the clinical services on the unit and will be part of the Acute Medical Registrar rota. Although there will also be a degree of clinical work within term time, it will be fitted around your teaching sessions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- GMC register with License to Practice
- Post Foundation
- ALS
- Completed Core Training or Equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at Medical Registrar level
- Course Instructor Status eg IMPACT, ALERT, ALS
- MRCP
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate to patients and staff effectively
- Honesty, reflective practice, aware of Clinical Governance implications of medical registrar role
- High standard of spoken and written English
- Demonstrates no unexplained gaps from clinical practice
- Able to work effectively in a high pressure environment
- Computer Literate
- Ability to run acute medical take and coordinate team of junior doctors
Desirable
- Experienced user of IT based clinical information systems
- Attendance at national acute medicine meetings
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the role of the Medical Registrar in clinical governance and promoting patient safety
- Demonstrates an understanding of the audit cycle and Quality Improvement Projects
Desirable
- Formal management training or experience
- Published papers in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- GMC register with License to Practice
- Post Foundation
- ALS
- Completed Core Training or Equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at Medical Registrar level
- Course Instructor Status eg IMPACT, ALERT, ALS
- MRCP
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate to patients and staff effectively
- Honesty, reflective practice, aware of Clinical Governance implications of medical registrar role
- High standard of spoken and written English
- Demonstrates no unexplained gaps from clinical practice
- Able to work effectively in a high pressure environment
- Computer Literate
- Ability to run acute medical take and coordinate team of junior doctors
Desirable
- Experienced user of IT based clinical information systems
- Attendance at national acute medicine meetings
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the role of the Medical Registrar in clinical governance and promoting patient safety
- Demonstrates an understanding of the audit cycle and Quality Improvement Projects
Desirable
- Formal management training or experience
- Published papers in peer reviewed journals
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).
