Job summary
Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine. This is a whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
This is a fixed term 6-Month post. There is a requirement for on-calls with this role, paid at banding 1B.
Due to the short-term nature of the role/service demand, the successful candidate must hold full registration with the GMC and have existing right to live and work in the UK, at the time of application. Candidates who are not GMC registered or do not hold existing right to live and work in the UK, at the time of application will not progress through the shortlisting stage.
Interview date to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Participate in the initial assessment and management of patients with the supervision of more experienced members of the team.
Liaise with other members of the clinical team and other specialties.
Advise FYP trainees and ANPs about management of patients.
Develop skills in managing the wards to avoid unnecessary patient delays and maintain good clinical care to all patients.
Professional Responsibilities
To participate in clinical audit and or quality improvement (QI) project.
To participate in continuing professional development.
Educational supervision will be provided.
To maintain a portfolio of training.
To comply with Trust policies and procedures, have (and maintain) GMC registration /licensing.
Administrative Responsibilities
To ensure good documentation and record keeping
To ensure all admin tasks including are complete within local Trust targets.
Teaching & Training Responsibilities
To attend educational opportunities where appropriate
To maintain a portfolio of training.
To support medical & non-medical students within the ward area. Engage actively in teaching others as the work schedule allows.
Research & Audit Responsibilities
To be involved in departmental audit/research/QIPs.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Department Facilities
The Medical Care Group
The Medical Care Group comprises medical specialties such as Medicine for Older People, Emergency Department, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Haematology, ITU, HDU, CCU, Paediatrics, Dermatology and Intermediate Care. The Surgical Care Group includes all of the surgical disciplines, Anaesthetics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Support Services include Radiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Haematology, Neurophysiology and Cardiorespiratory.
The new Medical Unit itself comprises 415 medical beds including a 48 bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU) with a GP / Ambulatory Care unit, a 17 bedded CCU, a 29 bedded Stroke Unit, 20 bed Haematology Unit and a 27 bed Intermediate Care Unit. There is also an Endoscopy Suite, a Cancer Day Hospital, a satellite Haemodialysis Unit and an OP Diabetes Unit. The Department of Medicine for Older People has in total 152 beds.
General Medicine Ward
Our General Medical ward consists of 32 beds. There are 3 Consultant Ward Rounds and 2
Board Rounds per week. The medical staffing consists of a 2 Consultants, 2 ST3+ Senior
Clinical Fellows, Junior Clinical Fellows (FY3+) and 2 FY1 Foundation Doctors to support
ward rounds.
Audit and Education
The Trust has a clearly defined program of medical audit. The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical audit.
The Trust has a weekly Grand Round held in the Education Centre, every Tuesday lunchtime. All disciplines take part on a rotational basis. The centre has a purpose built lecture theatre, seminar rooms and library.
The Trust has, for decades, been one of the 3 major providers of clinical training for undergraduates from the University of Liverpool and was awarded Teaching Hospital status in 2008.
There is a varied program of lectures and seminars and sub-specialty educational meetings and an excellent medical illustration department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Department Facilities
The Medical Care Group
The Medical Care Group comprises medical specialties such as Medicine for Older People, Emergency Department, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Haematology, ITU, HDU, CCU, Paediatrics, Dermatology and Intermediate Care. The Surgical Care Group includes all of the surgical disciplines, Anaesthetics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Support Services include Radiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Haematology, Neurophysiology and Cardiorespiratory.
The new Medical Unit itself comprises 415 medical beds including a 48 bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU) with a GP / Ambulatory Care unit, a 17 bedded CCU, a 29 bedded Stroke Unit, 20 bed Haematology Unit and a 27 bed Intermediate Care Unit. There is also an Endoscopy Suite, a Cancer Day Hospital, a satellite Haemodialysis Unit and an OP Diabetes Unit. The Department of Medicine for Older People has in total 152 beds.
General Medicine Ward
Our General Medical ward consists of 32 beds. There are 3 Consultant Ward Rounds and 2
Board Rounds per week. The medical staffing consists of a 2 Consultants, 2 ST3+ Senior
Clinical Fellows, Junior Clinical Fellows (FY3+) and 2 FY1 Foundation Doctors to support
ward rounds.
Audit and Education
The Trust has a clearly defined program of medical audit. The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical audit.
The Trust has a weekly Grand Round held in the Education Centre, every Tuesday lunchtime. All disciplines take part on a rotational basis. The centre has a purpose built lecture theatre, seminar rooms and library.
The Trust has, for decades, been one of the 3 major providers of clinical training for undergraduates from the University of Liverpool and was awarded Teaching Hospital status in 2008.
There is a varied program of lectures and seminars and sub-specialty educational meetings and an excellent medical illustration department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of application
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Hold a valid ALS certificate at the time of commencing post
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of commencing post, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Competent to work without direct clinical supervision, where appropriate
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to clinical audit or quality improvement.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate medical topics to patients and colleagues in a clear and sensitive way
- Evidence of competence to manage medical emergencies and medical inpatients through continuous work based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation, if appropriate
- Ability to organise and manage clinical priorities
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills, where appropriate
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- IT literate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of application
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Hold a valid ALS certificate at the time of commencing post
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of commencing post, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Competent to work without direct clinical supervision, where appropriate
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to clinical audit or quality improvement.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate medical topics to patients and colleagues in a clear and sensitive way
- Evidence of competence to manage medical emergencies and medical inpatients through continuous work based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation, if appropriate
- Ability to organise and manage clinical priorities
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills, where appropriate
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- IT literate
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
