Job summary
This post will be based within our Orthopaedics - Geriatrics Ward. This post would be suitable for any trainee who has, or are on course to, successfully complete a Foundation School programme or has achieved equivalent competencies who will join at a Junior Clinical Fellow level. Ideally trainees will have an up to date certification for Adult Life Support training, or be able to fulfil the necessary qualification upon appointment. Although this appointment is not accredited for training through HEE, the appointee will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the department and the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of a first class clinical service.
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London / KHP.
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies.
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans.
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of a first class clinical service.
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London / KHP.
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies.
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans.
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience within General Medicine or Acute Medicine
- Successful completion of a Foundation School Training Programme in the UK (or able to prove equivalent competencies).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience within General Medicine or Acute Medicine
- Successful completion of a Foundation School Training Programme in the UK (or able to prove equivalent competencies).
Desirable
- Academic honors or prizes.
- Valid ALS (or equivalent).
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Acute Medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience within General Medicine or Acute Medicine
- Successful completion of a Foundation School Training Programme in the UK (or able to prove equivalent competencies).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience within General Medicine or Acute Medicine
- Successful completion of a Foundation School Training Programme in the UK (or able to prove equivalent competencies).
Desirable
- Academic honors or prizes.
- Valid ALS (or equivalent).
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Acute Medicine.
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).
