Job summary
Trust Specialist Registrar (ST3-ST7) in Acute Medicineat London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (Northwick Park Hospital site)
With on call supplement at band 1A
Essential
- GMC registration
- Full MRCP (NB: if you have been unable to complete PACES due to delays in the application process please contact us about your application)
- Solid grounding in clinical medicine
- Evidence of involvement in audit and/or presentations
- Sound general medical knowledge
- Sound communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Keen to learn and train in busy Major Acute Hospital
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will participate in an 11 person SpR rota providing 7-day cover to the acute medicine service (The Acute Medical Unit (Crick and Darwin wards), Same Day Emergency Care unit and High Dependency Unit). The postholder may also participate in the medical take rota, with responsibility for either acute admissions or HDU/ward cover both in and out-of-hours. There will also be opportunities to participate in audit, clinical governance activities and teaching amongst others.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have eight Consultant Physicians who specialise in Acute Medicine to facilitate the running of the AMU. In addition, twenty specialty medicine consultants have additional clinical commitments within acute medicine. The appointees will work as a member of the Acute Medical team with F1s, SHOs, SPRs and the consultant staff to ensure high quality care of acute medical patients. The acute medicine team is also responsible for care of patients on the medical High Dependency Unit (mHDU and within the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit .
The successful applicant will participate in an 11 person SpR rota, that provides 7-day cover to AMU (Crick and Darwin wards), SDEC and HDU. This rota includes out-of-hours cover (evenings, nights and weekends). The postholder may also participate in the medical take rota, with responsibility for either acute admissions or HDU/ward cover both in and out-of-hours. This rota is covered by 3 registrars out of hours (two for admissions, and one for HDU/ward cover). Acute admissions at Northwick Park are well supported through junior doctor staffing and consultant input and reflect the varying population of Brent and Harrow.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have eight Consultant Physicians who specialise in Acute Medicine to facilitate the running of the AMU. In addition, twenty specialty medicine consultants have additional clinical commitments within acute medicine. The appointees will work as a member of the Acute Medical team with F1s, SHOs, SPRs and the consultant staff to ensure high quality care of acute medical patients. The acute medicine team is also responsible for care of patients on the medical High Dependency Unit (mHDU and within the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit .
The successful applicant will participate in an 11 person SpR rota, that provides 7-day cover to AMU (Crick and Darwin wards), SDEC and HDU. This rota includes out-of-hours cover (evenings, nights and weekends). The postholder may also participate in the medical take rota, with responsibility for either acute admissions or HDU/ward cover both in and out-of-hours. This rota is covered by 3 registrars out of hours (two for admissions, and one for HDU/ward cover). Acute admissions at Northwick Park are well supported through junior doctor staffing and consultant input and reflect the varying population of Brent and Harrow.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCP UK (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Some evidence of involvement in audit and/or presentations
- Academic prizes and degree distinctions
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of Core Medical Training (or equivalent)
- Sound general medical knowledge
Desirable
- Previous teaching experience desirable
- Published material
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCP UK (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Some evidence of involvement in audit and/or presentations
- Academic prizes and degree distinctions
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of Core Medical Training (or equivalent)
- Sound general medical knowledge
Desirable
- Previous teaching experience desirable
- Published material
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).
