Job summary
Specialty Doctor - AMU 10PA's - Permanent
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our expanding and dynamic Acute Medicine team. We are advertising 1 Specialty Doctor positions in Acute Medicine both full-time post, based on 10 PA's a week.
You will be expected to carry out ward rounds/reviews on the acute assessment units/SDEC when on duty and your periods of duty will be defined in accordance with the rota prepared by the Rota Coordinator/Consultant lead.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to each individual patient. The prime responsibility of the post holder will be to provide clinical cover for inpatient care and ambulatory care, supporting the clinical management of the patients and helping junior members of the team. Whilst on shift, the post holder would work on the Acute Medical Unit with other members of that team.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behavior's which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have day-to-day supervisory responsibility for patients on the ward, will cover inpatients under consultant supervision, take part in consultant ward rounds and will ensure that case notes are properly completed, drug prescriptions are regularly reviewed, appropriate investigations are carried out and the results acted upon and made available for consultant ward rounds.
There is time specifically set aside for academic work education, audit and management development - this will form 1 session per week for supporting professional activities. The post holder will be allocated a Mentor/Clinical supervisor from amongst the Consultant body and there is a robust system of appraisal.
In order to be considered applicants must have FULL GMC Registration, Advanced Life Support and have previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent.
Participation in some out of hours work will be expected and this will be re numerated as per terms and conditions set out in the specialty doctor contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have day-to-day supervisory responsibility for patients on the ward, will cover inpatients under consultant supervision, take part in consultant ward rounds and will ensure that case notes are properly completed, drug prescriptions are regularly reviewed, appropriate investigations are carried out and the results acted upon and made available for consultant ward rounds.
There is time specifically set aside for academic work education, audit and management development - this will form 1 session per week for supporting professional activities. The post holder will be allocated a Mentor/Clinical supervisor from amongst the Consultant body and there is a robust system of appraisal.
In order to be considered applicants must have FULL GMC Registration, Advanced Life Support and have previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent.
Participation in some out of hours work will be expected and this will be re numerated as per terms and conditions set out in the specialty doctor contract.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent specialty trainee competencies to the level of an ST3 Acute Medicine (or equivalent)
- GMC Registration and license to practice
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- ALS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Previous experience at ST3 level in Elderly Medicine, Cardiology or Accident and Emergency
skills & Experience
Essential
- IT skills
- Effective decision making
- Able to demonstrate initiative and judgement
- Experience in audit
- Experience of teaching/ educational supervision
- Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Written communication in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Committed to quality improvement
- Assertive, confident and able to work on own initiative
- Prioritizes own and others workloads
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of attendance to 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent specialty trainee competencies to the level of an ST3 Acute Medicine (or equivalent)
- GMC Registration and license to practice
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- ALS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Previous experience at ST3 level in Elderly Medicine, Cardiology or Accident and Emergency
skills & Experience
Essential
- IT skills
- Effective decision making
- Able to demonstrate initiative and judgement
- Experience in audit
- Experience of teaching/ educational supervision
- Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines
- Written communication in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Committed to quality improvement
- Assertive, confident and able to work on own initiative
- Prioritizes own and others workloads
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of attendance to 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course
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).
