Job summary
We are looking to recruit Junior Clinical Fellows to the department of medicine at Northampton General Hospital
These vacancies arise because of the success of our existing JCF in appointment to IMT, GP and other training programmes . The posts are suitable for Doctors looking to gain more general medicine experience prior to starting Internal Medicine Training, GP Training or before applying for HST posts.
NGH has a strong track record of nurturing non-Deanery doctors towards their chosen training programmes. It is because of this success that we re-recruit each year and these posts are available now because we know many of our existing JCFs have been (or will be) successful in their applications to Internal Medicine Training, GP specialist training and Higher Specialist Training this year. Many of our consultants are 'home-grown' NGH trained and there is a hospital wide ethos of supporting junior doctors in developing their careers.
Each post will rotate around three wards in four-monthly blocks over the course of each year. Most JCF will spend at least 4 months on the Acute Admissions Hub (Nye Bevan) or one of the AIM/GIM wards. We do make every effort to discuss training needs with each doctor and to accommodate specialty interests of the successful candidates as far as possible.
These posts will take part in out-of-hours duties on one of the two JCF-based 1 in 11 rotas, or on other parallel SHO-level rotas.
Main duties of the job
These posts will be based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and rotate around the whole of the large Medical Division over time according to service needs and the career aspirations of the successful applicants.
The current JCF posts are within Acute Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Care of the Elderly including Frailty, Cardiology, Respiratory, Renal, Acute & Rehab Stroke , Orthogeriatrics, Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Please note these posts are not for MTI status and NGH cannot offer this within Medicine
The post holder will work alongside their ward team of Consultants, SpRs, SCF and other junior medical staff along with all other multidisciplinary health care professionals.
The successful candidate will be allocated an educational and clinical supervisor and encouraged to complete training assessments in line with other trainees at the same level. This includes access to our highly successful Simulation Suite and to JCF -specific training in the Nye Bevan. The training programme is based on the JRCPTB IMT core curriculum and includes mentorship in applying for IMT, GPvST etc.
We wish to appoint candidates with a good foundation in Medicine who are looking towards a career in Medicine, or who wish to broaden their experience before a career choice.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Takes responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff).
This post involves treatment to children and/or adults at risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where it is a requirement of the role.
Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role.
Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the Trusts Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to the manager any risks which need to be assessed.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) safeguards the handing of information held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is the duty of all staff employed by the Trust to:
Uphold its principles; and
Adhere to Trust policies and to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
It is a requirement of employment with the Trust that you must comply with the obligation of confidentiality in line with our Staff privacy Fair Processing Notice, Patient Privacy Notice and Information Governance policies and procedures.
All staff have a responsibility to ensure that personal data is accurate, held securely and consent is gained, where appropriate.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. You will be responsible for safeguarding the interests of children and adults who you come into contact with during your work. To fulfil these duties you will be required to attend training and development to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or individuals at risk, to follow local and national policy relating to safeguarding practice and to report and act on concerns you may have appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Takes responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff).
This post involves treatment to children and/or adults at risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where it is a requirement of the role.
Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role.
Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the Trusts Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to the manager any risks which need to be assessed.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) safeguards the handing of information held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is the duty of all staff employed by the Trust to:
Uphold its principles; and
Adhere to Trust policies and to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
It is a requirement of employment with the Trust that you must comply with the obligation of confidentiality in line with our Staff privacy Fair Processing Notice, Patient Privacy Notice and Information Governance policies and procedures.
All staff have a responsibility to ensure that personal data is accurate, held securely and consent is gained, where appropriate.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. You will be responsible for safeguarding the interests of children and adults who you come into contact with during your work. To fulfil these duties you will be required to attend training and development to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or individuals at risk, to follow local and national policy relating to safeguarding practice and to report and act on concerns you may have appropriately.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- GMC registration
- Foundation Year or Equivalent
- PLAB or Equivalent
Desirable
- UK experience
- MRCP 1
- Foundation Year 2 or Equivalent
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Committed to a career in clinical medicine
Desirable
- Career commitment to Acute or General medicine
- Evidence of Team working
- Publications in recognised Medicine journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- GMC registration
- Foundation Year or Equivalent
- PLAB or Equivalent
Desirable
- UK experience
- MRCP 1
- Foundation Year 2 or Equivalent
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Committed to a career in clinical medicine
Desirable
- Career commitment to Acute or General medicine
- Evidence of Team working
- Publications in recognised Medicine journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
Experience
Essential
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).
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