Job summary
This post is offered on a full time
(10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
There is also the potential for the post-holder to agree a job plan up to a
maximum of 12 PA. The post will complement our existing consultant workforce,
and individuals will work cross-site, but the successful applicant will work
predominantly at either Pinderfields or Dewsbury Hospital.
The
Department is supported by Specialist Registrars, Trust Grade doctors, Core
Medical Trainees, GP VTS Trainees, foundation doctors and Physician Associates.
The post being offered to complement the existing workforce.
Main duties of the job
Ward rounds and attendance at dedicated MDT meetings
Provision of specialist opinion
Participation in outpatient or virtual clinics or home visits
Participation in teaching and training
Regular audit, data collection and quality improvement work to ensure
ongoing improvements in the care of patients.
Maintain overview of all ward patients
Actively participating and facilitating discharges on the ward
Support and supervise junior doctors on the ward.
Contribute in the electronic and verbal handover of patients
About us
The General
Medicine team provides a crucial role for the Trust and our local community, by
striving to achieve excellent patient care and experience each and every time
for all our patients. The team provides care for approximately 44 inpatient
beds spread on the Pinderfields site and cares for all general medical
patients, as well as supporting other medical colleagues in caring for
patients.
Providing such
varied roles also allows us the flexibility to offer bespoke careers; if you
have a specialist interest that you wish to develop, we can work with you to
make that happen.
However, we do not
stand still, and we are always trying to improve our services, develop our
research portfolio and participate in trials such as in post-operative delirium
and community rehabilitation.
We are a very friendly, easy to get along with team
who would love you to consider us as your place to work. We will do everything
we can to match our job with your needs, and if you should join us, then I am
sure you will not be disappointed
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time
(10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
There is also the potential for the post-holder to agree a job plan up to a
maximum of 12 PA. The post will complement our existing consultant workforce,
and individuals will work cross-site, but the successful applicant will work
predominantly at either Pinderfields or Dewsbury Hospital.
The
Department is supported by Specialist Registrars, Trust Grade doctors, Core
Medical Trainees, GP VTS Trainees, foundation doctors and Physician Associates.
The post being offered to complement the existing workforce.
Clinical
responsibilities will include:
Ward rounds and attendance at dedicated MDT meetings
Provision of specialist opinion
Participation in outpatient or virtual clinics or home visits
Participation in teaching and training
Regular audit, data collection and quality improvement work to ensure
ongoing improvements in the care of patients.
Maintain overview of all ward patients
Actively participating and facilitating discharges on the ward
Support and supervise junior doctors on the ward.
Contribute in the electronic and verbal handover of patients
This
post includes on-call responsibilities as part of a dedicated Elderly on-call
rota together with the existing consultant workforce. Working arrangements currently consist of
the following:
Scheduled evening duties 5pm 8pm Monday to Friday currently 2:20
seeing older patients (> 80yrs or > 65yrs from Care Homes or patients
with frailty) admitted via the Acute Care of the Elderly Unit varies from one
or two patients to five/six patients.
On-call weekends currently 1:8 8-hour resident on call seeing
approximately 20-25 patients with the support of the registrar. 1 consultant on
call at Dewsbury and District hospital and 2 at Pinderfields General Hospital.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust
Framework, with at least a minimum of
1 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be
commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing
requirements of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time
(10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
There is also the potential for the post-holder to agree a job plan up to a
maximum of 12 PA. The post will complement our existing consultant workforce,
and individuals will work cross-site, but the successful applicant will work
predominantly at either Pinderfields or Dewsbury Hospital.
The
Department is supported by Specialist Registrars, Trust Grade doctors, Core
Medical Trainees, GP VTS Trainees, foundation doctors and Physician Associates.
The post being offered to complement the existing workforce.
Clinical
responsibilities will include:
Ward rounds and attendance at dedicated MDT meetings
Provision of specialist opinion
Participation in outpatient or virtual clinics or home visits
Participation in teaching and training
Regular audit, data collection and quality improvement work to ensure
ongoing improvements in the care of patients.
Maintain overview of all ward patients
Actively participating and facilitating discharges on the ward
Support and supervise junior doctors on the ward.
Contribute in the electronic and verbal handover of patients
This
post includes on-call responsibilities as part of a dedicated Elderly on-call
rota together with the existing consultant workforce. Working arrangements currently consist of
the following:
Scheduled evening duties 5pm 8pm Monday to Friday currently 2:20
seeing older patients (> 80yrs or > 65yrs from Care Homes or patients
with frailty) admitted via the Acute Care of the Elderly Unit varies from one
or two patients to five/six patients.
On-call weekends currently 1:8 8-hour resident on call seeing
approximately 20-25 patients with the support of the registrar. 1 consultant on
call at Dewsbury and District hospital and 2 at Pinderfields General Hospital.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust
Framework, with at least a minimum of
1 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be
commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing
requirements of the service.
Person Specification
Meet the entry criteria for the grade
Essential
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Prizes or Awards Achieved
- Audit or Case Presentations at a local, regional and national level
- Higher degree or qualifications such as a Masters
Professional Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number.
- Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council OR be eligible for the same and have this prior to commencement
Professional values and behaviours, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Practices within the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework including current licence to practice from the GMC Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e. knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment
- Manages the difficulties of dealing with patients with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner.
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
- Communicates effectively and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers; treats patients as individuals, promoting a person-centred approach to their care, including self-management.
- Respects patients dignity, ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potentially difficult or where barriers exist e.g. using interpreter and adjusting for patients with communication difficulties
- Demonstrates key generic clinical skills around the areas of concern, ensuring humane interventions, prescribing medicine safely and using medical devices safely.
- Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
- Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty data protection, equality and diversity.
- Applies basic principles of public health; including population health, promoting health and wellbeing, nutrition, exercise, vaccination and illness prevention.
Desirable
- Has personal insight into own strengths and weaknesses.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Understanding and personal fit with Trust Values and Behaviours
- Demonstrates awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
Person Specification
Meet the entry criteria for the grade
Essential
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Prizes or Awards Achieved
- Audit or Case Presentations at a local, regional and national level
- Higher degree or qualifications such as a Masters
Professional Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number.
- Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council OR be eligible for the same and have this prior to commencement
Professional values and behaviours, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Practices within the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework including current licence to practice from the GMC Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competences i.e. knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending on the outcomes of treatment
- Manages the difficulties of dealing with patients with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner.
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
- Communicates effectively and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers; treats patients as individuals, promoting a person-centred approach to their care, including self-management.
- Respects patients dignity, ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potentially difficult or where barriers exist e.g. using interpreter and adjusting for patients with communication difficulties
- Demonstrates key generic clinical skills around the areas of concern, ensuring humane interventions, prescribing medicine safely and using medical devices safely.
- Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
- Awareness of legal responsibilities relevant to the role, such as around mental capacity and deprivation of liberty data protection, equality and diversity.
- Applies basic principles of public health; including population health, promoting health and wellbeing, nutrition, exercise, vaccination and illness prevention.
Desirable
- Has personal insight into own strengths and weaknesses.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Understanding and personal fit with Trust Values and Behaviours
- Demonstrates awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
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).
