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LAS Non-Training FY1 doctor

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Job summary

Jersey General Hospital are looking for 2 x LAS doctors to recruit to our vacant F1 posts. The posts are rotational working across General Medicine, General Surgery and Trauma and Orthopaedics totalling a 12 month period which will begin on 7th August 2024, it is also requested that the successful applicants are available to start on 29th July 2024 for shadow week.

Full GMC registration is an essential requirement for these posts.

Main duties of the job

You will work on the junior doctor rota with the other trainees appointed via Wessex Deanery. Basic pay is in line with the NHS pay scales and any additional enhancements will be dependent on the rota you work on in each speciality.

About us

Jersey offers an excellent opportunity to train and live. There is a purpose built Post Graduate Education Centre equipped to the highest standard, emphasis is placed on training and participation in related courses is encouraged.

In line with the high standard of living experienced in the Island, purpose built, self contained married or single accommodation is provided at a subsidized cost, subject to nominal charges for services. Full travelling expenses will be paid from a UK port of entry.

The island is situated 14 miles off the coast of France. It has beautiful beaches and enjoys a mild maritime climate with excellent sport and golfing facilities. A sophisticated finance centre, the island maintains frequent transportation links to all major cities in the UK and is only 40 minutes flying time to London.

Details

Date posted

19 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£32,398 a year Any additional enhancements will be dependant on the rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-24-0172

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

All F1 Doctors in hospital posts will generally be ward based during the normal working day and expected to deliver the daily medical care of all the patients on their ward irrespective of specialty.

The F1 doctor is responsible with other staff for the ward care of patients and the maintenance of the patients medical record. They are expected to attend the structured teaching programme provided by the department. The doctor will be responsible for: ward jobs, ward round, notes taking, blood taking, cannulation, ABG, clerking patients on admission. Reviewing sick patients, ordering investigations, keeping patient list etc.

The overall objectives of the F1 year are to provide the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to:

Take a history and examine a patient

Identify and synthesise problems

Prescribe safely

Keep an accurate and relevant medical record

Manage time and clinical priorities effectively

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues

Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care

Act in a professional manner at all times

Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems

Educate patients effectively

Become life-long learners and teachers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

All F1 Doctors in hospital posts will generally be ward based during the normal working day and expected to deliver the daily medical care of all the patients on their ward irrespective of specialty.

The F1 doctor is responsible with other staff for the ward care of patients and the maintenance of the patients medical record. They are expected to attend the structured teaching programme provided by the department. The doctor will be responsible for: ward jobs, ward round, notes taking, blood taking, cannulation, ABG, clerking patients on admission. Reviewing sick patients, ordering investigations, keeping patient list etc.

The overall objectives of the F1 year are to provide the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to:

Take a history and examine a patient

Identify and synthesise problems

Prescribe safely

Keep an accurate and relevant medical record

Manage time and clinical priorities effectively

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues

Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care

Act in a professional manner at all times

Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems

Educate patients effectively

Become life-long learners and teachers.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Can show evidence of clinical practice within the last 2 years.
  • Has experience of working in the NHS.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds full GMC registration.
  • Has achieved, or is expected to achieve, a primary medical qualification as recognised by the GMC.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Can show evidence of clinical practice within the last 2 years.
  • Has experience of working in the NHS.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds full GMC registration.
  • Has achieved, or is expected to achieve, a primary medical qualification as recognised by the GMC.

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

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

19 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£32,398 a year Any additional enhancements will be dependant on the rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-24-0172

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


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