Job summary
This post is for a Foundation Year 1 doctor to support the Upper Gastrointestinal (Upper GI) team in delivering in-patient care, gaining experience of working in an acute Trust and participating in the on-call rota along with current trainees.
Candidates will require full registration with the General Medical Council. The post holder will be encouraged to develop clinical, managerial and educational skills within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
- Follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
- Gain experience in general practice, and the interface between primary and secondary care.
- Improve all aspects of communication with patients, carers and staff members working within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Develop knowledge of hospital systems and clinical governance.
- Improve competencies in IT skills and critical use of evidence and data.
- Keep accurate records and completing discharge summaries.
- Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives, and senior medical staff.
- To take part in rostered emergency and on-call work.
- To keep up-to date with all administrative duties including letters, results and discharge summaries as required
- Maintain continued professional development.
- Undertake and assist in audit projects.
- Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
- To co-operate with members of the workforce department when monitoring hours of work.
- Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave.
- Provide medical cover for surgical wards, including participation in daily ward rounds, attending to patient needs and providing direct clinical care.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have createdthe UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle;this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a leanmanagement system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed thepractices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and completerelevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders,Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance andcompletion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre-requisite for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have createdthe UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle;this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a leanmanagement system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed thepractices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and completerelevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders,Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance andcompletion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre-requisite for this post.
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Experience
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Experience
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable Level
Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Meets all Essential Criteria
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
