Job summary
Trust Grade ST 1-2 in Acute Medicine
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is looking for a motivated Trust Grade doctor of ST1-2 equivalent level to work in Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) on a 1 year fixed term contract.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and SDEC on an acute medicine department rota. There is also an opportunity to participate in the general medical on-call rota if desired.
The successful candidates will have full GMC registration and will have completed Foundation competencies (or equivalent). This role is ideal for an enthusiastic doctor seeking a period of focused training in acute medicine.
Main duties of the job
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain clinical experience in Acute Medicine, rotating through the busy and varied acute assessment unit (AAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The post involves participating in the Acute Medicine rota, including evenings and weekends rotating through AAU and SDEC. The post-holder may also participate in the general medicine on-call rota if desired.
Successful applicants will be able to develop individualised educational goals, including pursuing any specialty interests. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills with a high level of senior and consultant supervision. The post-holder will be expected to participate in audit, quality improvement and teaching and there may be opportunity to develop research interests.
The main duties of the post are:
- To care for patients in the ward and arrange ongoing patient care
- To participate in daily SpR or consultant-led ward rounds and board rounds
- To be responsible for keeping accurate and contemporaneous medical records, ordering and interpreting investigations, writing electronic summaries and making referrals to other specialties.
- To ensure that discharge summaries are written promptly and accurately.
- To work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team for optimal patient care and to enhance patient flow
- To flexibly support service needs as required
- Supervising and performing clinical procedures.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.Please view the attachment below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1
- Current ALS certificate
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General Medicine
- Clinical experience in the NHS in an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Clinical experience in acute medicine
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
- IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
Other
Essential
- Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
- Good leadership skills
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR