Trust Doctor FY2 Level Rotational Post

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

The duties of the post will be carried out in conjunction with the Consultant by means of daily ward rounds and follow-up care. The Post holder is expected to undertake appropriate investigations and therapeutic procedures (under supervision). They will also maintain adequate medical records of the patients stay in hospital and dictate discharge summaries and enquiries so that they are promptly sent out to the General Practitioner. Patients are admitted via the Acute Admissions Unit to the medical wards some of which are: a ward based non-invasive ventilation bay on the respiratory ward, a Cardiac Centre, gastroenterology, stroke unit including a HASU, and diabetes and endocrinology.

The postholder will be working with the surgical team under consultant supervision and be expected to do a 1:10 daytime on-call. The duties of the post will be carried out in conjunction with the Specialist Registrar/Specialty Registrar/F2 doctor by means of daily ward rounds and follow-up care and the attendance at some operating sessions. It is the F1 Surgeons duty to maintain adequate medical records of the patients stay in hospital and to produce discharge summaries and enquiries so that they are promptly sent out to the General Practitioner. Attendance in the Out-Patient Clinic is encouraged for its educational benefits, though there are no specific duties there.

The department is a 24/7 unit dealing with unselected patients of all ages. Patients referred from General Practitioners to Surgical and Medical specialties are seen and assessed by the relevant doctors in the Emergency Assessment Unit or ED. In Emergency Medicine placements, the doctor also accepts that they will perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultants, in consultation, where applicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular juniors should not be required to undertake work if this kind for longer periods or on a regular basis.

Closing date: This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Academic and Research Skills

Essential

• Research skills: Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit and research.

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
• Evidence of active participation in audit.
• Teaching: Evidence of interest and experience in teaching.

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

• Hold for full registration and licence to practise with the GMC.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: - Good clinical Care -Maintaining good medical practice -Good relationships and communication with patients. -Good working relationships with colleagues -Good teaching and training -Professional behaviour and probity -Delivery of good acute clinical care
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Previously worked in the NHS for a minimum of 4 months at FY2 level or above
• Clearly show completion of a Foundation Year 1 year, or equivalent

Desirable

• Previously worked in the NHS
• ALS
• ILS

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Applicant to have proficiency in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues to be demonstrated by one of the following:- -Applicant undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -PLAB 1 -PLAB 2 If applicant believes that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence
• Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement. Able to prioritise clinical need. Works to maximise safety and minimise risk.

Desirable

• UK Experience
• Personal attributes: shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity

Attributes

Essential

• an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
• the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
• an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
• the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
• initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
• an understanding of the principals of equality and diversity

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).