Job summary
The role is of a 6 month SHO level trainee in acute medicine.
The role has come about due to a gap in the FY1 rota. The successful applicant will be on the FY1 on call rota which will involve doing take shifts and ward cover on 1 :10 rota.
They will work closely with the multidisciplinary therapy team and will have close supervision and training from the acute medicine consultants. If the post holder is keen to pursue a career in acute medicine, they will be supported and encouraged in gaining subspecialty experience and in applying for a training post if they so wish.
Main duties of the job
At Charing Cross Hospital, acute medicine has two main ward areas which in total have 60 medical bed of which 13 are monitored and 14 are side rooms. The successful applicants will rotate amongst 4 different consultant led ward rounds. Beyond ward round work, they will have the opportunity to work within the Same Day Emergency Clinic as well as join the medical take.
There will be local teaching on a weekly basis as well as additional trust teaching once a week.
The successful applicant will be supported by both consultant and registrars who will conduct daily ward rounds. There is consultant cover on site from 0800 to 2200.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acute medicine
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Ward round
Take
Ward round
Ward round
Ward round
Dept of Medicine Teaching/Meeting
PM
Board round
Take
Acute medicine teaching
SDEC
Board round
Dept of Medicine Teaching/Meeting
SDEC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acute medicine
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Ward round
Take
Ward round
Ward round
Ward round
Dept of Medicine Teaching/Meeting
PM
Board round
Take
Acute medicine teaching
SDEC
Board round
Dept of Medicine Teaching/Meeting
SDEC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Primary Medical Degree
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1 and 2
- MRCP PACES
Language
Essential
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oHistory taking and examination
- oManaging patients using evidence based practice
- oPrioritising and triage of tasks
- oAccurate record keeping
- oSafe prescribing
- oCommunicating effectively
- oTeam working within the respiratory team and other healthcare workers
- oCommunicating with family members
- oAct in a professional manner
- oDeal with ethical and legal issues
- oEducate patients regarding their illness and management
- oDevelop skills in practical procedures
Desirable
- Experience in non-invasive respiratory support
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience working on call in an NHS hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Primary Medical Degree
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1 and 2
- MRCP PACES
Language
Essential
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oHistory taking and examination
- oManaging patients using evidence based practice
- oPrioritising and triage of tasks
- oAccurate record keeping
- oSafe prescribing
- oCommunicating effectively
- oTeam working within the respiratory team and other healthcare workers
- oCommunicating with family members
- oAct in a professional manner
- oDeal with ethical and legal issues
- oEducate patients regarding their illness and management
- oDevelop skills in practical procedures
Desirable
- Experience in non-invasive respiratory support
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience working on call in an NHS hospital
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).
