Clinical Fellow Acute Med with Special interest in Infectious Diseases

Job responsibilities

Whilst working in this role you will act in the role of The deteriorating patient SHO. This is a core part of the Hospital at Night team, responsible for the assessment and management of acutely deteriorating medical and surgical inpatients. The role involves working in close partnership with the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) to review NEWStriggered patients, provide timely interventions, escalate concerns appropriately, and ensure safe handover of highrisk cases.

In addition to clinical duties, the role supports the Trusts wider deteriorating patient improvement programme, with opportunities to develop procedural skills, participate in simulationbased education, and contribute to quality improvement projects aimed at strengthening deterioration recognition and response across the hospital

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

• Experience of undergraduate and/or post-graduate teaching
• Teaching skills course/ qualification
• Presentations
• Publications

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

Personal attributes

Essential

• An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectively
• Professional attitude towards work, good record of attendance, punctual, meets deadlines, endeavours to deliver a high standard of clinical care at all times.
• Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).