Job summary
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join our General Medicine Team at the Royal Derby Hospital (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust).
The post offers an exciting opportunity to train in the growing discipline of General Internal Medicine.
The post will commence with a fixed term Specialty Doctor contract in General Medicine for 12 months. Subject to satisfactory progress at the end of this first year the successful candidate will have the option toprogress to the Portfolio Programme which we would expect to require 3-5 years for completion in most cases. The contract will be reviewed annually and extended on a mutually agreed basis, based onsuccessful completion of required competencies at annual review
Main duties of the job
The contract is for 10 PAs per week (9 DCC and 1 SPA). Some SPA time is pre allocated (see section 'EDUCATION AND TRAINING'). There is the option to add on a further 2 PA DCC if requested.
The post holder will be expected to prioritise and time-manage effectively according to the activity of the department and to utilise appropriately the available senior staff for advice. Whilst on duty the appointee will be clinically and professionally responsible for their patients. It will also be their duty to:
o Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition;
o Involve patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment;
o Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time;
o Carry out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Plan eg the keeping of records and the provision of reports, the proper delegation of tasks, maintaining skills and knowledge.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific duties within the General Medicine Department include:
Along with the General Medicine Consultants and junior colleagues provide care to patients.
Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in the General Medicine Department.
Taking the role of Team Leader in the management of patients with deteriorating illness with the consultants within the department.
Supervision of Junior Medical Staff including clinical work, time keeping and documentation.
Teaching of Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students in the clinical setting.
Assist to maintain the flow of patients through the department. Liaise with the Nurse Team Leader in the management of the department.Undertake other responsibilities by mutual agreement with the Consultants as part of continuing professional development and clinical governance.
The appointee will be responsible for teaching assessment as directed, contributing to graduate and continuing medical education activity locally, regionally and nationally as appropriate and to participate in clinical audit under local arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific duties within the General Medicine Department include:
Along with the General Medicine Consultants and junior colleagues provide care to patients.
Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients in the General Medicine Department.
Taking the role of Team Leader in the management of patients with deteriorating illness with the consultants within the department.
Supervision of Junior Medical Staff including clinical work, time keeping and documentation.
Teaching of Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students in the clinical setting.
Assist to maintain the flow of patients through the department. Liaise with the Nurse Team Leader in the management of the department.Undertake other responsibilities by mutual agreement with the Consultants as part of continuing professional development and clinical governance.
The appointee will be responsible for teaching assessment as directed, contributing to graduate and continuing medical education activity locally, regionally and nationally as appropriate and to participate in clinical audit under local arrangements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP part 2 written exam
Desirable
- MRCP part 2 Diploma
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships
- ALS
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK at time of application
Desirable
- 6 months experience working in an NHS post
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Desirable
- Evidence of quality improvement/audit/research relevant to General Medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP part 2 written exam
Desirable
- MRCP part 2 Diploma
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships
- ALS
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and Licence to Practise in the UK at time of application
Desirable
- 6 months experience working in an NHS post
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Desirable
- Evidence of quality improvement/audit/research relevant to General Medicine
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).
