Job summary
Barts Health NHS TrustTrust Doctor (eqv.to ST3+) in Acute Medicine and Sane Day Emergency CareWhipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is looking for a motivated Registrar (ST3+ equivalent level) in Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) on a 12-month fixed contract. This post would be suitable for motivated Doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent), have successfully passed parts 1 and 2 of the MRCP examination and wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in acute medicine.
Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for motivated Doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent), have successfully passed parts 1 and 2 of the MRCP examination and wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in acute medicine.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). There is a unique opportunity to participate in developing new SDEC pathways to enhance the service. As per personal interest, the postholder may also participate in the general medicine registrar on-call rota, hence holding full MRCP will be desirable.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be suitable for motivated Doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent), have successfully passed parts 1 and 2 of the MRCP examination and wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in acute medicine.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). There is a unique opportunity to participate in developing new SDEC pathways to enhance the service. As per personal interest, the postholder may also participate in the general medicine registrar on-call rota, hence holding full MRCP will be desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be suitable for motivated Doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent), have successfully passed parts 1 and 2 of the MRCP examination and wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in acute medicine.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). There is a unique opportunity to participate in developing new SDEC pathways to enhance the service. As per personal interest, the postholder may also participate in the general medicine registrar on-call rota, hence holding full MRCP will be desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
- MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 (written)
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
- Current ALS certification
- Previous NHS Experience
- Clinical experience at SpR level
- Acute medicine and Ambulatory Care/SDEC experience
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit or quality improvement
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- Good IT Skills
Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
- othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for teaching with evidence of teaching experience
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006). The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
- MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 (written)
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
- Current ALS certification
- Previous NHS Experience
- Clinical experience at SpR level
- Acute medicine and Ambulatory Care/SDEC experience
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit or quality improvement
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- Good IT Skills
Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care;
- othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
- othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for teaching with evidence of teaching experience
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006). The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
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).
