Job summary
We are looking to recruit a new Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute
Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrine someone who shares a passion for high
quality patient care, growth and working with the team; who are keen to join us
in our pursuit of clinical excellence combined with innovative approaches to
person-centred care.
The successful candidate will work across Acute Medicine and our
Diabetes and Endocrine Services including on the Acute Medicine Unit at
Rotherham Hospital which covers a 39 Bedded Medical Admissions Unit, 27 Bedded
Short Stay Unit and includes a Frailty assessment and liaison team, and also on
Ward A5, with an inpatient D&E bed base of 18 (plus outliers) and working
within D&E clinics.
We can offer training and development opportunities and will
support our SCF to enable them to provide a first class service. If you are
passionate about delivering high quality patient care and want to be involved
shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear from you.
Our team of highly skilled Acute Physicians are always looking
for opportunities to develop and improve services and promote innovation. We
are looking for individuals who are keen and interested in delivering care for
patients in the ever-changing and challenging environment of modern day
healthcare.
Main duties of the job
Within
the Division, we work to our core Vision; To deliver high quality, person centred care
by the right people in the right place and time, delivered by an empowered,
compassionate and skilled workforce within a strong Quality and Financial Governance
and Assurance framework..
The role of Senior Clinical Fellow within the Acute
Medicine and Diabetes and Endocrine services will comprise a job plan split
across both specialties; including the key duties of attending formal ward rounds
in AMU and D&E, and completing review of ward referrals as needed, and
attending D&E Outpatient clinics as needed.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a
range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South
Yorkshire.
We are
ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and
social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative
and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery
for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart
of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the
main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of
specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and
nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is
committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone.
The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it
serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and
require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical
Recruitment Team to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main
Duties & Responsibilities
The
Department
The Acute Medicine Unit at Rotherham
Hospital comprises:
39
Bedded Medical Admissions Unit
27
Bedded Short Stay Unit
Frailty
assessment and liaison team
AMU is currently supported by five
Acute Medical consultants, a Specialty Doctor and PAs from Respiratory
Consultants also.
The Diabetes and Endocrine Team manage
an inpatient bed base of 18 and also outliers, and is supported by four
Consultants.
We can offer training and development
opportunities and will support our SCF to enable them to provide a first class
service. If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care and
want to be involved shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear
from you.
Our team of highly skilled Acute
Physicians are always looking for opportunities to develop and improve services
and promote innovation. We are looking for individuals who are keen and
interested in delivering care for patients in the ever-changing and challenging
environment of modern day healthcare.
The Post
We welcome
applications for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow within the Acute Medicine
and Diabetes and Endocrine services.
The
successful applicant will be expected:
To attend formal
ward rounds in AMU and D&E, and complete review of ward referrals as needed
To attend D&E
Outpatient clinics as required
To attend such
other ward rounds, visits to individual patients, as may be necessary.
To keep such
records as may be required for medical and/or administrative reasons.
To communicate
fully (subject to the overriding factors of confidentiality and the patients
interests) with patients, their relatives, family doctors and other Health and
Social Service colleagues.
To perform duties
in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the
appropriate consultant, in consultation where possible with colleagues both
senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are
exception: in particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of
this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Specific
duties entailed will be as decided by the responsible Consultant, and may vary
with the circumstances from time to time, and the developing competence and
interests of the members of the specialty.
General
Clinical Governance
1.
In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to
ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Any Other Duties
Any other duties as
deemed appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main
Duties & Responsibilities
The
Department
The Acute Medicine Unit at Rotherham
Hospital comprises:
39
Bedded Medical Admissions Unit
27
Bedded Short Stay Unit
Frailty
assessment and liaison team
AMU is currently supported by five
Acute Medical consultants, a Specialty Doctor and PAs from Respiratory
Consultants also.
The Diabetes and Endocrine Team manage
an inpatient bed base of 18 and also outliers, and is supported by four
Consultants.
We can offer training and development
opportunities and will support our SCF to enable them to provide a first class
service. If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care and
want to be involved shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear
from you.
Our team of highly skilled Acute
Physicians are always looking for opportunities to develop and improve services
and promote innovation. We are looking for individuals who are keen and
interested in delivering care for patients in the ever-changing and challenging
environment of modern day healthcare.
The Post
We welcome
applications for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow within the Acute Medicine
and Diabetes and Endocrine services.
The
successful applicant will be expected:
To attend formal
ward rounds in AMU and D&E, and complete review of ward referrals as needed
To attend D&E
Outpatient clinics as required
To attend such
other ward rounds, visits to individual patients, as may be necessary.
To keep such
records as may be required for medical and/or administrative reasons.
To communicate
fully (subject to the overriding factors of confidentiality and the patients
interests) with patients, their relatives, family doctors and other Health and
Social Service colleagues.
To perform duties
in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the
appropriate consultant, in consultation where possible with colleagues both
senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are
exception: in particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of
this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Specific
duties entailed will be as decided by the responsible Consultant, and may vary
with the circumstances from time to time, and the developing competence and
interests of the members of the specialty.
General
Clinical Governance
1.
In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to
ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Any Other Duties
Any other duties as
deemed appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC number
- MBBS or equivalent medical Qualification
Desirable
- Other degree or qualification
- MRCP
- ALS
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Initiative
- Good communication skills
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic
Ability/skills
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Good record keeping
- History taking and examinations
- skills
- Mastery of basic skills with adults
- (history, examination, bloods,
- cannulation)
- Basic life support skills
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Familiarity of Acute Medicine / Diabetes & Endocrine Service
Research and Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Leadership*
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility.
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation.
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Foundation Programme or
- Equivalent experience
- 2 years at FY level
- 2-3 years working at CMT level
Desirable
- Previous NHS
- or UK hospital
- experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC number
- MBBS or equivalent medical Qualification
Desirable
- Other degree or qualification
- MRCP
- ALS
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Initiative
- Good communication skills
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic
Ability/skills
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Good record keeping
- History taking and examinations
- skills
- Mastery of basic skills with adults
- (history, examination, bloods,
- cannulation)
- Basic life support skills
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Familiarity of Acute Medicine / Diabetes & Endocrine Service
Research and Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Leadership*
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility.
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation.
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Foundation Programme or
- Equivalent experience
- 2 years at FY level
- 2-3 years working at CMT level
Desirable
- Previous NHS
- or UK hospital
- experience
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 (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.
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).
