Job summary
To provide junior medical support in the Acute Medicine Department, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all categories of patients and the proper functioning of the Department.
The post holder will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects of work within the Acute Medicine Department. They will be expected to work as a junior grade doctor covering all clinical areas of the Department. There will always be a consultant or registrar available for advice/supervision. During this time the post holder will work primarily in the SDEC at County Hospital as well as providing support as needed on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
Main duties of the job
For the full list of duties for this post, please refer to the attached job description for further details.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job responsibilities
Supporting professional activities: There is time specifically set aside for academic work education, audit and management development.
Career support: the post holder will be allocated a Mentor/Clinical supervisor from amongst the consultant body and there is a robust system of appraisal.
Duties
- To provide medical support in the Acute Medicine Department, with a level of responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all categories of patients and the proper functioning of the Department
- To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff to contact you in respect of patients under your care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC Registration via the PLAB test or MTI route (AoMRC) or completed all parts (1, 2 & PACES) of the Federation of Royal College of Physicians MRCP (UK) examinations with IELTS (UKVI Academic) requirements of GMC if relevant and EPIC verification of qualifications for international doctors depending on primary medical qualifications
- MRCP Part 1
- Advanced life support certificate
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- Completed all parts of the MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 36 months general medicine training
- At least 6 months experience in Acute Medicine
- Must have 12 months NHS experience in an SHO or equivalent post
Desirable
- Critical care experience
Skills
Essential
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
- Experience in audits
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively ands cope under pressure
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties
Desirable
- Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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