Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated senior trainee (ST4 or above or equivalent) with a special interest in another specialty to join St Mary's hospital as a medical registrar.
The medical chief registrar will be attached to the Division of Medicine and Integrated Care (MIC), which operates Trust-wide, and the acute medicine team at St Mary's Hospital - contributing to the medical take, care of medical inpatients and same day emergency care (SDEC).
The Medical registrar will spend 60% of their time in acute medicine and 40% of their time in another specialty which is most likely to be rheumatology.
The duration of the post is 1 year initially, with the possibility of extending.
Main duties of the job
This post is 60% clinical within the department of Acute Medicine at St Mary's and 40% within another specialty, which is most likely to be rheumatology.
The post holder will also be on the GIM on call rota, which includes a mixture of long days, weekends and nights.
The post holder should be able to start the job as soon as possible.
About us
We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do. We value all of our staff and aim to provide rewarding careers and benefits, fulfilling work environments and exciting opportunities.
- Kind- We are considerate and thoughtful, so you feel respected and included.
- Collaborative- We actively seek others' views and ideas, so we achieve more together.
- Expert- We draw on our diverse skills, knowledge and experience, so we provide the best possible care.
- Aspirational- We are receptive and responsive to new thinking, so we never stop learning, discovering and improving.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is based at St Marys Hospital where candidates will look after acute medical inpatients and take part in the acute medical on-call rota. They will work with a team of resident doctors and wider multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of consultant physicians. There will be opportunities for additional experience/training in Same Day Emergency Care and/or specialty clinics (rheumatology). There is a weekly Acute Medicine Teaching Programme as well. There is also a monthly Local Faculty Group (LFG) meeting and weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times.
The post holder will be expected to maintain a learning portfolio reflecting upon their progress through the year. The portfolio will inform regular tutorials with the consultant.
Hot-desk space and computer access is provided, with access to the Internet, PubMed and medical journals via Imperial College London library services. NB: No study leave funding is attached, but a bursary may be available to assist with postgraduate study
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is based at St Marys Hospital where candidates will look after acute medical inpatients and take part in the acute medical on-call rota. They will work with a team of resident doctors and wider multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of consultant physicians. There will be opportunities for additional experience/training in Same Day Emergency Care and/or specialty clinics (rheumatology). There is a weekly Acute Medicine Teaching Programme as well. There is also a monthly Local Faculty Group (LFG) meeting and weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times.
The post holder will be expected to maintain a learning portfolio reflecting upon their progress through the year. The portfolio will inform regular tutorials with the consultant.
Hot-desk space and computer access is provided, with access to the Internet, PubMed and medical journals via Imperial College London library services. NB: No study leave funding is attached, but a bursary may be available to assist with postgraduate study
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Should be ST4 or above
- Should not already hold a CCT or be within 12 months (ideally not within 18 months) of completion of training on intended start date
- Must have approval of TPD to apply
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective team-working and leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in local management systems
- Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
- Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Patient Focused Skills
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional relevant degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Should be ST4 or above
- Should not already hold a CCT or be within 12 months (ideally not within 18 months) of completion of training on intended start date
- Must have approval of TPD to apply
- Evidence of satisfactory / more than satisfactory progress through training, including annual review of competence progression (ARCP) outcomes
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective team-working and leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in local management systems
- Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. evidence of leading innovations or improvements)
- Understanding of the local and national context of the NHS, including economic and political influences
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Patient Focused Skills
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
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).
