Job summary
A number of opportunities have arisen at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich for Doctors who have completed at least Foundation Year 2 training to undertake a rotational programme with opportunity for flexible start date.
The rotation can be adjusted according to preference, with either a fixed term contract of up to a year or a permanent post, the appointed doctors will have the opportunity to complete 6 month placements in General Medicine and Emergency Medicine.
Rotations can be designed around an individual's wishes and there is also the potential to work some of these posts as 80% clinical, with 20% of time dedicated to either education or management/service development.
These posts offer an excellent opportunity for doctors wishing to enhance their CVs and gain experience in relevant fields before commencing specialty training.
In addition the posts offer
- Excellent teaching and education- Educational supervision and guidance
- Full study leave funding
- Opportunities for audit and research
These posts arenotaccredited training posts, but the content and supervision will be similar to a training post.
All applicants must have full GMC registration and hold a Licence to Practise.
Main duties of the job
The posts are full-time, based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich site (QEH). Successful applicants can choose to work either as fixed term (4-12 months) or substantively. Candidates will work in 4 month blocks and can express a preference as to which departments they work for within the division (ie ED or Medicine, we will endeavour to accommodate specialty requests as much as possible but cannot guarantee this.
The successful applicant will be given a dedicated Consultant Clinical Supervisor to oversee their time at LGT.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary duties of the post are to see new patients within the Emergency Department, with ready access to support and supervision from more senior staff.
On duty 1 in 3 weekends and approximately the equivalent of 4 nights per month. No on-call responsibility.
Maintain continued professional development
Undertake and assist in audit projects at various times throughout the rotations
Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
To co-operate with members of the HR department when monitoring hours of work.Attend induction in each hospital or new department.Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave.Junior medical staff will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately.
Junior medical staff will also begin to work independently
Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medicals
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary duties of the post are to see new patients within the Emergency Department, with ready access to support and supervision from more senior staff.
On duty 1 in 3 weekends and approximately the equivalent of 4 nights per month. No on-call responsibility.
Maintain continued professional development
Undertake and assist in audit projects at various times throughout the rotations
Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
To co-operate with members of the HR department when monitoring hours of work.Attend induction in each hospital or new department.Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave.Junior medical staff will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately.
Junior medical staff will also begin to work independently
Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medicals
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Successful occupational health assessment.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Ability to prioritise tasks and show effective time management
- Enthusiastic learner with good time keeping, reliable
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full Registration with GMC with license to practise
Competencies
Essential
- ALS provider (Advanced Life Support)
Desirable
- Airway management skills
- Competency in vascular access, including central venous catheter insertion
Experience
Essential
- As a minimum Foundation Year 2 training on a HEE accredited training programme
Desirable
- At least one year post foundation year experience in Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Anaesthesia
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia
- Evidence of participation in research and/or clinical audit projects
General skills
Essential
- Good communication skills in verbal and written English
- Basic IT (information technology skills) and familiar with software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Ability to prioritise tasks and show effective time management
- Enthusiastic learner with good time keeping, reliable
Audit
Essential
- Through understanding of principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Successful occupational health assessment.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Ability to prioritise tasks and show effective time management
- Enthusiastic learner with good time keeping, reliable
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full Registration with GMC with license to practise
Competencies
Essential
- ALS provider (Advanced Life Support)
Desirable
- Airway management skills
- Competency in vascular access, including central venous catheter insertion
Experience
Essential
- As a minimum Foundation Year 2 training on a HEE accredited training programme
Desirable
- At least one year post foundation year experience in Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Anaesthesia
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia
- Evidence of participation in research and/or clinical audit projects
General skills
Essential
- Good communication skills in verbal and written English
- Basic IT (information technology skills) and familiar with software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Ability to prioritise tasks and show effective time management
- Enthusiastic learner with good time keeping, reliable
Audit
Essential
- Through understanding of principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit project
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
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).
