Job summary
This is an exciting post that offers significant opportunities for professional development. We support post-graduate education modules/higher qualifications within your study leave entitlement and also offer mentoring and training to help you develop your general and specialist clinical skills. Additionally, you will have professional development and supervision by a substantive consultant on a daily basis to assist your clinical practice and are encouraged to attend departmental teaching sessions.
Appointees will have the opportunity to work in a variety of medical specialties within the trust during the term of the post. We would consider the specific interests of the applicant where appropriate and could offer placements in the following:
o Cardiologyo Care of the Elderlyo Diabetes & Endocrinologyo Acute Medicineo Gastroenterologyo Haematologyo Respiratory Medicalo Rheumatology
Main duties of the job
This is a primarily ward-based position working a standard 40-hr week. Participating in the general medical on call rota at registrar level is expected and remunerated with the appropriate enhancement to pay. You will be expected to lead ward rounds, contribute to the running of Ambulatory Emergency care services, Same day emergency care services, general medical outpatient care and contribute to the development of junior colleagues.
Post holders would also have the opportunity to work with the medical school's Clinical Fellow cohort to help deliver teaching to undergraduate medical students
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST WILL BE:1) To support the in-patient and out-patient services in the Emergency Division at Warwick Hospital and to provide senior support and guidance to the junior medical team
2) Research, Education, Audit and Continuing Professional Developmenta. To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body. b. To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.c. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
3) Clinical Governancea. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
4) General elements:a. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.b. To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.c. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and proceduresd. To take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.e. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
The South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to continued support for professional development, with study leave provided within budget.
The appointment will be full-time and will be based at Warwick Hospital.
The appointee will be given a base specialty and ward however on occasion may be asked to work elsewhere within Medicine to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST WILL BE:1) To support the in-patient and out-patient services in the Emergency Division at Warwick Hospital and to provide senior support and guidance to the junior medical team
2) Research, Education, Audit and Continuing Professional Developmenta. To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/professional body. b. To initiate and participate in research and audit programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.c. To work in collaboration with colleagues in developing skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
3) Clinical Governancea. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
4) General elements:a. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.b. To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.c. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and proceduresd. To take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.e. To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
The South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to continued support for professional development, with study leave provided within budget.
The appointment will be full-time and will be based at Warwick Hospital.
The appointee will be given a base specialty and ward however on occasion may be asked to work elsewhere within Medicine to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained
Person Specification
Professional Experience
Essential
- Broad interest and experience in General Medicine and Care of the Elderly
- Expressed interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education
Academic achievements
Essential
- Undergraduate medical degree
- Undergraduate medical degree
- Valid ALS certificate
Person Specification
Professional Experience
Essential
- Broad interest and experience in General Medicine and Care of the Elderly
- Expressed interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education
Academic achievements
Essential
- Undergraduate medical degree
- Undergraduate medical degree
- Valid ALS certificate
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).