Job summary
We are looking to appoint an ST Higher doctor in Hepatology at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. This post holder will work within the Hepatology team to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient management for a specialist Hepatology service. The post will be ideally suited to a doctor with at least 2 years' experience that has completed Foundation and IMT Programme competencies and is now looking to gain knowledge and experience in Hepatology to support a future application for higher specialist training, whilst completing part 1 or 2 MRCP, or an applicant with MRCP part 2 seeking to gain specialty experience in Hepatology prior to higher medical training.
Although largely a ward-based role, the successful applicant will be permitted scope to develop according to the individual's training requirements, equivalent to a Registrar, including attending consultant led outpatient clinics, and contributing to departmental audit, service improvement projects and clinical governance.
Main duties of the job
The Hepatology team are looking for an individual to join the team and work closely with the clinical team across Shipley ward. Shipley ward consists of 20 Hepatology beds and consultant delivered ward rounds are conducted daily. The post holder will also be required to contribute to weekend Shipley ward cover on a rota basis.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information on the service line, role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information on the service line, role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oGMC full registration and licence to practice
Desirable
- oALS/ACLS or equivalent
- oObtained or studying towards MRCP Part 1 or 2.
Experience
Essential
- oCompleted Foundation years 1 and 2 competencies.
- oExperience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
- oKnowledge or experience working in the NHS for 6 months or longer.
Desirable
- oBroad medical ward experience
- oCompetency in paracentesis
Ability
Essential
- oCompetent in history taking and examination skills.
- oOrganisational and communication skills.
- oRecognises when to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues
- oGood oral and written presentation skills.
- oAccepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies
- oComputer literacy.
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding and application of clinical knowledge
- oInterested in and understands principals of medical audit
- oTeamworking skills
- oExcellent communication skills
Attitude
Essential
- oAble to function successfully under pressure
- oWillingness to learn
Teamworking Skills
Essential
- oAble to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oProvide leadership and role modelling to Foundation Programme doctors and medical students
Motivation
Essential
- oContributes to departmental training / clinical governance sessions
- oAble to organise own learning
Desirable
- oTo gain experience supportive of a training number in CMT of higher medical training
Management Ability
Essential
- oSets realistic goals and deadlines
- oGood organisational skills and time management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oGMC full registration and licence to practice
Desirable
- oALS/ACLS or equivalent
- oObtained or studying towards MRCP Part 1 or 2.
Experience
Essential
- oCompleted Foundation years 1 and 2 competencies.
- oExperience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
- oKnowledge or experience working in the NHS for 6 months or longer.
Desirable
- oBroad medical ward experience
- oCompetency in paracentesis
Ability
Essential
- oCompetent in history taking and examination skills.
- oOrganisational and communication skills.
- oRecognises when to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues
- oGood oral and written presentation skills.
- oAccepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies
- oComputer literacy.
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding and application of clinical knowledge
- oInterested in and understands principals of medical audit
- oTeamworking skills
- oExcellent communication skills
Attitude
Essential
- oAble to function successfully under pressure
- oWillingness to learn
Teamworking Skills
Essential
- oAble to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- oProvide leadership and role modelling to Foundation Programme doctors and medical students
Motivation
Essential
- oContributes to departmental training / clinical governance sessions
- oAble to organise own learning
Desirable
- oTo gain experience supportive of a training number in CMT of higher medical training
Management Ability
Essential
- oSets realistic goals and deadlines
- oGood organisational skills and time management
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).
