Job summary
We have a vacancy to cover a gap in the Internal Medicine Training Programme - at CT3 level, as a LAS.
This is working General and Cardio and Geriatric Medicine rotating after 6 months
This is a non-training post approved by the deanery, however you will have access to training where available
This is a fixed term post until 06.08.2024, start date dependant on clearances
Please see attached Job descriptions for full details
Main duties of the job
The role of the posts will be to provide Middle Grade/Registrar medical input to the Cardiology and Geriatric Medicine (post 2) units to enable the efficient and effective assessment and initial management of all cases. The post holder will also support the Physicians who run these units.
The CT3 LAS doctor will have day-to-day responsibility for patients under the care of Consultants. Two full consultant medical ward round to take place each week. The CT3 LAS doctor will lead at least one full ward round each week. The CT3 LAS will supervise the junior doctors in the team and will take part in the teaching of junior medical staff and medical students (Yeovil Academy), co-ordinating this activity carefully with the Consultants. Excellent library facilities are available.
About us
Yeovil Hospital is an ambitious and friendly Trust that is proud to provide acute care for a population of more than 225,000 people in South Somerset, North and West Dorset and parts of Mendip. The hospital has 345 beds, a busy Emergency Department, a variety of outpatient and diagnostics services, and a private patients' wing which offers a personal service in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, with all profits being invested back into NHS healthcare.
Yeovil Hospital's iCARE model, which has established the principles of exemplary patient care, patient and employee experience, has attracted national interest and is embedded in everything we do, following our vision to care for our patients as if they are one of our family. The Trust's shared vision has led to our staff rating Yeovil Hospital the best in England for employee health and wellbeing for the third year running in the annual NHS staff survey 2020.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in audits and current research projects. These are available through individual Consultants.
- To attend the active postgraduate programme with weekly lectures, radiology, medical and pathology meetings and medical unit presentations.
- To participate in the teaching of Foundation Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.
- To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
- To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues both senior and junior.
- While it has been agreed between the Professions and Department of Health that junior doctors accept that they will perform extraordinary duties on occasions, the Secretary of State stresses that these additional commitments are exceptional and, in particular, that junior doctors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for long periods or on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in audits and current research projects. These are available through individual Consultants.
- To attend the active postgraduate programme with weekly lectures, radiology, medical and pathology meetings and medical unit presentations.
- To participate in the teaching of Foundation Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.
- To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
- To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues both senior and junior.
- While it has been agreed between the Professions and Department of Health that junior doctors accept that they will perform extraordinary duties on occasions, the Secretary of State stresses that these additional commitments are exceptional and, in particular, that junior doctors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for long periods or on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Profession Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of applying
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS or Equivalent)
- ALS/ACLS (or Equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 levels in the UK (or equivalent)
- Completed CT1 and CT2 or ST1 and ST2 levels in the UK (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience at CT3/ST3 level in the UK (or equivalent)
- Familiarity/previous experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills
- Ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly
- Ability to undertake on call/shift working
Person Specification
Profession Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of applying
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS or Equivalent)
- ALS/ACLS (or Equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 levels in the UK (or equivalent)
- Completed CT1 and CT2 or ST1 and ST2 levels in the UK (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience at CT3/ST3 level in the UK (or equivalent)
- Familiarity/previous experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills
- Ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly
- Ability to undertake on call/shift working
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).
