Job summary
This role comprises of a 12 month period of employment with 6 month rotations in the Addictions Clinical Care Suite and the Emergency Department at St Thomas' Hospital.
Toxicology
As a new initiative the successful candidate has an exciting opportunity to work as an integral part in the early development of the ACCS unit. The candidate will be the Clinical Fellow taking part in the daily medical care of patients admitted to the London Addictions Care Pathway (ACCS).
This post is designed for an FY3 level trainee to:
o Develop/ expand their skills in clinical medicine related to Addictions care and Clinical Toxicology in a specialist clinical and academic centre o Undertake research/QIP related to the development of the ACCS unit and Clinical Toxicology Emergency Medicine
We are looking for doctors to join our large friendly team and contribute ideas about improving patient care. This post will give you non shop floor time. You will have the equivalent of 2 days a fortnight to follow the special interest or boost your CV depending on personal career needs/interest/development of training). It is useful for those wishing to take some time out of training from anytime after F2 to those wanting a break before continuing into higher specialty training.
Main duties of the job
Toxicology
The ACCS 11 bedded unit will be located on a general medical ward at St Thomas' Hospital. When on duty for the ACCS the post holder will be supervised by the consultants in Clinical Toxicology/ General Medicine and Addictions Psychiatry. They will have theopportunity to join the daily consultant led ward rounds on the ACCS and deliver ongoing care to in-patients on the unit. The post-holder will receive training and gain clinical experience in acute assessment of patients with alcohol/drug withdrawal states in context of serve medical comorbidities. They will also have the opportunity to join specialist Addiction Nurse led rounds, support psychosocial interventions and attend dedicated outpatient clinics for those with addiction requiring medical follow up e.g. Liver assessment and fibroscan clinics.
Emergency Medicine
These posts are useful for doctors needing competencies in ACCS /Emergency Medicine training. We consider them developmental so encourage work-based assessments, enrolling for an e-portfolio or doing exams. When on duty the Clinical Fellow, with other more senior Emergency Medicine speciality trainees, assists the Consultants in direct patient management and supervising the work of the junior (FY2) medical staff. We all work hard but are very supportive and keen to help progress careers.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of almost 11,000, a turnover of over £600 million and 900,000 patient contacts a year
The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached JD and Person specification for the detailed description of the roles in both Toxicology and Emergency Medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached JD and Person specification for the detailed description of the roles in both Toxicology and Emergency Medicine.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation training year 1 and 2
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- BSc, BMedSci (or other intercalated degree), other degrees/qualifications
- ALS
- MRCP Part I
Previous experience
Essential
- 1 year in general medicine or associated specialties at Foundation Level including acute admissions, continuing care in general medicine, emergency medicine
- Prove track record of hospital medicine in the NHS, with experience in EM Short term locums & clinical attachment are not acceptable and will not be considered. This is ONLY suitable as a first UK post IF the candidate has worked for a minimum of 12 months in EM fulltime. Candidates will not be shortlisted unless they fulfil the criteria above
Desirable
- Additional experience in one or more of other related specialties (acute medicine, orthopaedics, cardiology, ITU, anaesthetics, plastics or primary care).
- Previous research projects with abstract and/or full paper publications.
- Previous FY experience in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Clinical Toxicology and/or EM
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Clear, logical thinking, analytical/scientific approach
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of experience in performing procedures relevant to emergency medicine: venous cannulation, phlebotomy, fracture manipulation
Desirable
- Evidence of a quality improvement or audit project involvement
- Committed to personal development Clear decision-making ability Understanding of Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation training year 1 and 2
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- BSc, BMedSci (or other intercalated degree), other degrees/qualifications
- ALS
- MRCP Part I
Previous experience
Essential
- 1 year in general medicine or associated specialties at Foundation Level including acute admissions, continuing care in general medicine, emergency medicine
- Prove track record of hospital medicine in the NHS, with experience in EM Short term locums & clinical attachment are not acceptable and will not be considered. This is ONLY suitable as a first UK post IF the candidate has worked for a minimum of 12 months in EM fulltime. Candidates will not be shortlisted unless they fulfil the criteria above
Desirable
- Additional experience in one or more of other related specialties (acute medicine, orthopaedics, cardiology, ITU, anaesthetics, plastics or primary care).
- Previous research projects with abstract and/or full paper publications.
- Previous FY experience in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Clinical Toxicology and/or EM
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Clear, logical thinking, analytical/scientific approach
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of experience in performing procedures relevant to emergency medicine: venous cannulation, phlebotomy, fracture manipulation
Desirable
- Evidence of a quality improvement or audit project involvement
- Committed to personal development Clear decision-making ability Understanding of Clinical Governance
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).
