Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Medical Registrar

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Job summary

This is a fixed term appointment for 6 months for a whole-time post at the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) site. Currently the Haematology Department provides BCSH Level 2B care. This post will be based primarily at QEH. The appointee will join 2 Speciality doctors, two Haematology Specialist Registrars, a Haemato-oncology Core Medical Trainee, a Foundation Year 2 junior doctor and five Haematology Consultants.

The start date is 20th May 2025.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will, after appropriate training and experience, be expected to provide ward cover for haematology inpatients under the supervision of the haematology consultant.

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:

  1. 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
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-LDN-RJ231-073-UT

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth hospital

Stadium road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Cover the ward.

To provide high quality health care for patients referred to the

Haematology department.

To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.

To contribute to the development of the service.

To participate in departmental meetings and activities

The Post Holder is expected to participate in the weekend on-call rota with the Haematology SpRs. There is an option of opting out of on call rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cover the ward.

To provide high quality health care for patients referred to the

Haematology department.

To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.

To contribute to the development of the service.

To participate in departmental meetings and activities

The Post Holder is expected to participate in the weekend on-call rota with the Haematology SpRs. There is an option of opting out of on call rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Registered with GMC and hold a licence to practise
  • RCP Part 1, MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Eligibility

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standard/Good Medical Practice including good clinical care
  • Maintaining good medical practice
  • Good relationships and communication with patients
  • Good working relationships with colleagues
  • Professional behavior and probity
  • Delivery of good acute clinical care
  • Evidence of achievement of ST1 competencies in medicine at time of appointment
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Fitness to Practice

Essential

  • Is up to date and fit to practice safely

Language skills

Essential

  • To demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Completed core medical training in English,
  • Have academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.

Desirable

  • Completion of a course or certificate related to teaching / training

Health

Essential

  • Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Career progression

Essential

  • Able to provide complete details of previous employment history
  • At least 12 month's experience in medicine (not including Foundation modules)

Desirable Attributes

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Organisational ability
  • Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
  • Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
  • Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
  • Punctuality, reliability, enthusiasm
  • IT skills for day to day work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Registered with GMC and hold a licence to practise
  • RCP Part 1, MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Eligibility

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standard/Good Medical Practice including good clinical care
  • Maintaining good medical practice
  • Good relationships and communication with patients
  • Good working relationships with colleagues
  • Professional behavior and probity
  • Delivery of good acute clinical care
  • Evidence of achievement of ST1 competencies in medicine at time of appointment
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Fitness to Practice

Essential

  • Is up to date and fit to practice safely

Language skills

Essential

  • To demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Completed core medical training in English,
  • Have academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.

Desirable

  • Completion of a course or certificate related to teaching / training

Health

Essential

  • Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Career progression

Essential

  • Able to provide complete details of previous employment history
  • At least 12 month's experience in medicine (not including Foundation modules)

Desirable Attributes

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Organisational ability
  • Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
  • Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
  • Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
  • Punctuality, reliability, enthusiasm
  • IT skills for day to day work

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth hospital

Stadium road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth hospital

Stadium road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Sabia Rashid

sabia.rashid1@nhs.net

02088365843

Details

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-LDN-RJ231-073-UT

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth hospital

Stadium road

Woolwich

SE18 4QH


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