Job summary
The Acute Care Unit provides patients admitted to hospital with safe and compassionate care during the first 48 hours of their admission. We aim to support our colleagues and collaborate with other specialities for the good of our patients. The ACU team works closely with the Emergency Department, ambulatory care (HAMU), primary care, and the full range of specialties based in the hospital. They also provide out of hours cover to adult inpatients. We strive to maintain a mutually supportive and collaborative dynamic with the Emergency Department.
The Acute Care Unit works as a team, and all team members are expected to help colleagues if they are short staffed, or unusually busy. This includes, in certain cases, seeing patients in A&E before they have been seen by the A&E team if they are likely to require medical admission. Please be flexible and accommodating with all the MDT members, and do not hesitate to ask a colleague for help.
a. Defoe role
The role will be based within the medical team on the Defoe ward (a general medical ward).
It is a 3- month fixed term contract. You will be part of the Acute Care team to provides patients admitted to hospital with safe and compassionate care during the first 48 hours of their admission.
Working hours on Defoe ward are 8am to 4pm. There are no out of hours work associated with the role.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the Clinical Fellow job description for a detailed overview of both departments and the main duties of the role.
About us
Please refer to the Clinical Fellow job description for a detailed overview of both departments and the main duties of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Clinical Fellow job description for a detailed overview of both departments and the main duties of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Clinical Fellow job description for a detailed overview of both departments and the main duties of the role.
Person Specification
Education & Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
- Evidence of successful completion of Foundation year 1 & 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of CMT or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1
- MRCEM part A (or equivalent)
- FRCPath Part 1
- Other related qualifications: e.g. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology, Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience in General or Acute Medicine at FY2 level including participation in unselected take
- Experience of General Surgical specialities, including participation in unselected take, at FY1 or equivalent level
- Clinical Knowledge and expertise: appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- 6 months experience at ST (IMT) 1 and above
- Experience of Microbiology & Infection or clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection e.g. ITU/HDU
- Experience of laboratory work (including research) relevant to medical microbiology
- Experience of Emergency medicine, Acute Medicine or Ambulatory Care.
- 2 years clinical NHS experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Good organisational skills e.g. organise ward rounds
- Ability to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Competent IT skills including Word & experience of using hospital computer systems (e.g. EPR, PACS, order communication system etc.)
Desirable
- Previous experience using WinPath IT systems
- Relevant procedural skills
Management
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Good understanding of audit principles
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence in clinical governance
- Audit project completions
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Good understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence in clinical governance
- Audit project completions
Communication and language skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Good skills liaising across organisational boundaries
Person Specification
Education & Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
- Evidence of successful completion of Foundation year 1 & 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of CMT or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1
- MRCEM part A (or equivalent)
- FRCPath Part 1
- Other related qualifications: e.g. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology, Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience in General or Acute Medicine at FY2 level including participation in unselected take
- Experience of General Surgical specialities, including participation in unselected take, at FY1 or equivalent level
- Clinical Knowledge and expertise: appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- 6 months experience at ST (IMT) 1 and above
- Experience of Microbiology & Infection or clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection e.g. ITU/HDU
- Experience of laboratory work (including research) relevant to medical microbiology
- Experience of Emergency medicine, Acute Medicine or Ambulatory Care.
- 2 years clinical NHS experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Good organisational skills e.g. organise ward rounds
- Ability to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Competent IT skills including Word & experience of using hospital computer systems (e.g. EPR, PACS, order communication system etc.)
Desirable
- Previous experience using WinPath IT systems
- Relevant procedural skills
Management
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Good understanding of audit principles
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence in clinical governance
- Audit project completions
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Good understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence in clinical governance
- Audit project completions
Communication and language skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Good skills liaising across organisational boundaries
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).
