Job summary
We invite applications to work with us as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Medicine. We have positions in both Acute Medicine and Elderly careMedicine, working at Barnet Hospital. This is an exciting time to join the division as we develop our hot floor model, whilst developing same dayemergency care pathways and optimising our recently increased bed-base.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties will be at SHO level, and will include participation in the medical on-call rota. Educational supervisionand support will be provided using both a virtual learning environment and regular face-to-face teaching. This post is an ideal opportunity tobroaden experience in medicine whilst deciding on a career path. Candidates will be supported through MRCP examinations with regularconsultant-led teaching.
About us
Barnet Hospital is a busy District General Hospital, and is renowned for being an excellent place to work and train, with excellent pass rates atexams, success at application to training posts and enthusiastic consultant staff, committed to training. Barnet is a fantastic location close to thegreen belt; affordable accommodation in nearby Hertfordshire; good local schools; ability to achieve a flexible enjoyable work life balance.Medical students from University College Medical School are attached to the hospital during term time. The first cohort of Physicians AssociatesStudents rotated through medicine this year and we are supportive of Advanced Care Practitioner roles within acute medical specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are happy to receive applications with a preference for Acute MEDICINE or Elderly care MEDICINE, and we may be able to offer a rotationbetween the two specialities for applicants who would benefit from this. We also have both banded (on call supplement) and unbanded positionsavailable. Working on one of the acute or geriatric wards as part of the ward based team of junior doctors. The ward is supported by dailyconsultant ward rounds (Mon-Fri) and the juniors in the team include 1 registrar, 3 SHOs and an F1 trainee. Each ward has a comprehensivenursing and therapy team. There is the opportunity to work in the AAU which aims to prevent admissions from A+E, facilitate early discharge andsee direct referrals from GPs or via the navigator. The post-holder will have the opportunity to attend a broad spectrum of specialty clinics andalso the various liaison services run by the department. There are many opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as anexpectation to participate in audit and quality improvement. It is also expected that the post holder will be involved in the junior doctors forum and handover processes. The post holder will be on the General Medical on-call rota should you be offered a banded position.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients
- Experience in medicine
Desirable
- Previous audit experience
- Previous publications
Skills and apptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of principles of Risk Management
Desirable
- Evidence of academic excellence e.g. BSc, prizes, distinctions etc
- Good understanding of the forces and drivers of influencing change in the NHS
Personal qualities&attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly & grammatically in both verbal & written English
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work well in a multidisciplinary team.
- Well organized
Others
Essential
- Understands and abides by ethical principles and committed to the NHS.
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ