Job summary
This job is based at County Hospital and will be expected to rotate between the sites in the future, covering similar sized ward. The General Medicine ward is 28 bedded ward
The appointed person will be actively involved in helping to provide clinical leadership and support to the ward. And also participate in GIM on-call for unselected medical admissions on a pro-rota basis.
Main duties of the job
Each ward has a daily board round followed by a morning consultant ward round and the consultant is currently allocated further time on wards for the afternoons to meet relatives, MDTs or review newly admitted patients in the afternoon as required.
You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service you are expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. Version Update January 2021
You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with the UHNM Trust's Health and Safety Policies.
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 description
Job responsibilities
- Provision of cover to your base ward, attendance at daily board rounds and weekly case conferences, as required, on your base ward.
- Provide cover for an agreed complement of wards for a specialist opinion on patients. In addition, to contribute to General Medicine admissions by participating in the on-call consultant rota for Medicine (as per job plan).
- Take on-going responsibility for patients under his/her care.
- Participate in the development of the protocols and guidelines.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- Take an appropriate share of responsibility for the professional supervision and development of junior doctors within the speciality, to include appraisal.
- Provide ward based teaching to junior doctors, medical students and physician associates.
- Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
- Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit. This will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
- Ensure own practice is up-to-date. This will involve taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Appraisal process and revalidation
Person Specification
Qualfications
Essential
- o Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent Qualification
Desirable
- MD PhD or equivalent
- Specialty Certificate Examination
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in General Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within both specialties.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
Desirable
- Higher training in a dedicated specialty training scheme
Professional & Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance process
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- Ability to organise, and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times / lists
- Ability to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors
Desirable
- Further skills in information technology
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit.
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Ability to understand and apply re-search methodology
Desirable
- To have published in peer reviewed journals.
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Documented previous contribution to substantial departmental development
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Good leadership skills
- Use of Information and Technology
- Evidence of ability to teach and experience of teaching
- Higher teaching qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- Ability and means to travel. Residence within 10 miles of base.
- To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA