Job summary
Applications are welcome for ST3+ in General Medicine based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
The successful applicant will join an existing team Consultants; STHs and other junior medical and nursing staff on the wards.
The post holder is responsible for the care of patients on the inpatient ward and there will be an opportunity for Outpatient clinics subject to level of experience. The latter will consist of assessment of new patients and review of "follow-up" patients. The successful candidate may also be required to review patients in other wards who have been referred to a Consultant and advise appropriately.
Main duties of the job
The post is offered at 40 hours per week, which will cover ward work/rounds and outpatient clinics for the suitable applicant.
There is also a commitment for the post-holder to participate in a general medicine on-call rota which complies with the working time directive and includes days, evenings, nights and weekend / bank holiday on-call duties on rotation.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K).
The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, that there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details of the role can be found within the attached Job Description,
The post holder will be required to undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD). The Trust supports the requirements for continuing education as laid down by the Royal College, and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. In addition the post holder will be required to attend mandatory and essential training in line with the Trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details of the role can be found within the attached Job Description,
The post holder will be required to undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD). The Trust supports the requirements for continuing education as laid down by the Royal College, and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. In addition the post holder will be required to attend mandatory and essential training in line with the Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP part 2 or Equivalent
- NHS experience
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in Medicine
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
Desirable
- Wide experience in medicine
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has experience of working in teams
Ability
Essential
- Proven ability in all clinical areas of the specialty
Desirable
Audit and Research
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to audit
- Experience of research and interpretation of results
Desirable
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Publications and presentations to learned societies
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate training and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Willingness to participate in undergraduate training
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Able to communicate with all levels of staff and patients effectively
Desirable
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
- Evidence of communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP part 2 or Equivalent
- NHS experience
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in Medicine
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
Desirable
- Wide experience in medicine
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has experience of working in teams
Ability
Essential
- Proven ability in all clinical areas of the specialty
Desirable
Audit and Research
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to audit
- Experience of research and interpretation of results
Desirable
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Publications and presentations to learned societies
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to further postgraduate training and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Willingness to participate in undergraduate training
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Other
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Able to communicate with all levels of staff and patients effectively
Desirable
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
- Evidence of communication skills
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).
