Job summary
Thank you for your interest in the position of Trust Grade Specialty Registrar (ST3+) in Medicine, at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospital.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals - people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
o Patient-centred - Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
o Safety - Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
o Excellence - Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
o Compassion - Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
o Respect - Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.
We've taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Main duties of the job
This is a Trust Middle Grade in Stroke Medicine appointment for United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospital, based at Lincoln County Hospital. This is not a Deanery Training post.
Participation in the medicine on-call registrar rota is expected (with additional remuneration). The post holder will be responsible for the admission, clerking and day-to-day care of patients on any of General Medicine wards, as required.
Study leave will be granted for approved courses by agreement with the supervising consultants and at the discretion of the Clinical Director/Head of Service. Although not a formal training post, the post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching programme, and will be encouraged to attend appropriate courses to further his/her career. There is an on-site, purpose built, Education Centre providing facilities for, and supporting, undergraduate and postgraduate education.
All medical staff are expected and encouraged to maintain good working relationships, which currently exist with all other staff in the hospital. The appointee will be encouraged to undertake a quality improvement projects in Stroke Medicine and participate in the monthly directorate clinical governance meeting.
About us
Lincoln County Hospital is situated close to the centre of Lincoln. It is a large and modern complex, catering for the majority of major specialties and has 557 acute beds. There are 172 beds for acute general medical and elderly care, including coronary care and renal care, as well as a 51-bed medical emergency admission unit and an 18-bed surgical admissions unit. Additionally, there is a 19-bed Frailty Unit. The 10 side-room Respiratory Support Unit (4 negative pressure rooms) opened in summer 2021. A sizable, well-staffed Accident and Emergency Department is available. At the moment, the hospital has 108 general surgical beds, a 20-bed critical care unit (levels 2 and 3), a ten theatre operating suite, and three orthopaedic wards. There is an Ophthalmic Unit, an Adult Day Care Unit, an ENT department, and a newly constructed, fully equipped Clinical Oncology department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in accordance with the Trust values which demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training relevant to their individual role and responsibilities and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust.
The post holder is expected to treat patients, service users and carers with courtesy, care and compassion at all times, treating each person as an individual by offering a personalised service. Trust staff will adopt behaviours and attitudes which promote, supports and respects privacy and dignity in accordance with the Trust Dignity policies and dignity in care pledges. Staff are expected to challenge poor practice in relation to dignity and treat each other with respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in accordance with the Trust values which demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training relevant to their individual role and responsibilities and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust.
The post holder is expected to treat patients, service users and carers with courtesy, care and compassion at all times, treating each person as an individual by offering a personalised service. Trust staff will adopt behaviours and attitudes which promote, supports and respects privacy and dignity in accordance with the Trust Dignity policies and dignity in care pledges. Staff are expected to challenge poor practice in relation to dignity and treat each other with respect.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current valid Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Medical degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Previous experience in Acute or General Internal Medicine ST3 or equivalent level
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that of an ST3+ doctor
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and lead junior staff members
- Demonstrates clinical competence
- Ability to perform medical procedures expected at completion of CMT2, e.g. pleural tap, chest drain, ascetic drain, lumbar puncture etc
- Current ALS provider
Desirable
- Ideally at least 1 year clinical experience in UK/ NHS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Creates good working relationships with colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and GPs.
- Commitment to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative and drive
Management and adminstrative experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of Audit
- Ability to work with other professionals working in both acute and community services
Desirable
- Experience of leading audit/ quality improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current valid Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Medical degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Previous experience in Acute or General Internal Medicine ST3 or equivalent level
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that of an ST3+ doctor
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and lead junior staff members
- Demonstrates clinical competence
- Ability to perform medical procedures expected at completion of CMT2, e.g. pleural tap, chest drain, ascetic drain, lumbar puncture etc
- Current ALS provider
Desirable
- Ideally at least 1 year clinical experience in UK/ NHS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Creates good working relationships with colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and GPs.
- Commitment to United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative and drive
Management and adminstrative experience
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of Audit
- Ability to work with other professionals working in both acute and community services
Desirable
- Experience of leading audit/ quality improvement projects
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).
