University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in General Medicine (with CESR support)

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our clinic team as we develop services within the Trust. Applicants will be expected to provide SpR-level (ST3+) medical cover for our inpatients in the department of Medicine, working as part of a multi-professional team. The successful candidate will contribute to the medical on-call rota on an equal basis to the other 15 registrars in the division.The trust will fully support overseas candidates looking to attain CESR in the UK.

Weston General Hospital is developing into a thriving hospital at the heart of the community with the implementation of the Healthy Weston 2 programme, which involves the development of safe, high-quality and sustainable care accessible to the local people.

This is a really exciting time to join Weston General Hospital, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow, personally and professionally, and use your passion to positively shape the future of health and care services within the local communities. Based at a small dynamic hospital in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, and only a stones-throw from its two-mile long sandy beach, you will also benefit from being part of a large specialist NHS teaching trust with sites across Bristol and North Somerset.

Main duties of the job

We have a number of flexible ST3+ positions in Medicine available, with the option of a paid diploma or postgraduate courses. These posts would be perfect for doctors post Core-Medical Training/at registrar level who are keen to take a break from training, and gain experience or qualifications in your area of interest. We have redesigned our trust doctor programme following feedback from previous cohorts. Our flexible model aims to meet the needs of doctors who have decided to break from training. Post length is negotiable.

What's in it for you?

Apart from getting work within a talented team in a beautiful part of the country:

  • An excellent relocation package and pastoral support
  • Join a well-supported team
  • Department will support CESR
  • Rotation through the different medicine allied specialties and possibility to express a preference on your medical wards.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award-winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,017 to £58,398 a year pa pro rata + enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WD-1084-ZH

Job locations

Weston General Hospital

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information and main responsibilities please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information and main responsibilities please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in acute and general medicine at CT2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months with recent experience in the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience in working at ST3+ level elsewhere

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
  • Good time management and organisational skills

Desirable

  • Experience in completion of Quality Improvement Projects
  • Bronze, Silver or Gold QI award
  • Competency in CMT procedural skills such as Lumbar puncture, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis etc

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Flexibility and ability to work hours
  • IT skills on all Microsoft packages
  • Fluent English speaker

Desirable

  • Previous leadership experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification
  • ALS certification
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in acute and general medicine at CT2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months with recent experience in the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience in working at ST3+ level elsewhere

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
  • Good time management and organisational skills

Desirable

  • Experience in completion of Quality Improvement Projects
  • Bronze, Silver or Gold QI award
  • Competency in CMT procedural skills such as Lumbar puncture, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis etc

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Flexibility and ability to work hours
  • IT skills on all Microsoft packages
  • Fluent English speaker

Desirable

  • Previous leadership experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent postgraduate qualification
  • ALS certification

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Weston General Hospital

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Weston General Hospital

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Acute & General Medicine

Dr Abdul Bhat

abdul.bhat@uhbw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,017 to £58,398 a year pa pro rata + enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WD-1084-ZH

Job locations

Weston General Hospital

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ


Supporting documents

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