Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Clinical Fellow at SHO-level to undertake a post in Respiratory Medicine including General Medicine on-calls for 4 months Maternity Cover. It is ideal for a doctor who is considering a career in medicine or gaining further experience in respiratory and general internal medicine. This post will enable you to further develop clinical knowledge and skills across the respiratory and general internal medicine curriculum.
Please note this post will close early if sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The post holder shall ensure that patients admitted to the ward undergo a medical assessment and ensure that a robust and appropriate management plan is in place, with the support of their team. Attend 2 consultant led ward rounds per week and will undertake daily ward rounds (either supported by a SpR or independently led). Beresponsible for the daily maintenance of in-patient notes, preparing discharge letters (TTAs) for immediate dispatch to the patient's General Practitioner and communicate with primary care and community services as needed.
General Medicine On-call
The Medical Take is staffed by 1 SpR, 2 SHO grade and an F1 grade doctor. There is an average of 25-30 patients admitted over a 24-hour period. During the day, there is a continuous consultant post take ward round providing the opportunity for immediate feedback and learning. Overnight, Consultant advice is available by telephone, and patients are reviewed on the morning post take ward round.
Detailed information can be found in the job description
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder:
Is responsible to the Consultants and Registrar for the execution of their professional duties.
They shall ensure that patients admitted to the ward undergo a medical assessment and ensure that a robust and appropriate management plan is in place, with the support of their team.
They will attend 2 consultant led ward rounds per week and will undertake daily ward rounds (either supported by a SpR or independently led)
They will, together with the team, undertake ward work to ensure that investigations are requested and treatment plans are completed. They will ensure that good communication is maintained with staff in all specialties in order to provide joined-up care for the patients. They will work as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to meetings and team decisions on patient care.
They are responsible for the daily maintenance of in-patient notes, preparing discharge letters (TTAs) for immediate dispatch to the patients General Practitioner and communicate with primary care and community services as needed.
They shall be expected to speak with patients and their next of kin if required and provide an update on management plans.
In carrying out their duties the Doctor will always be responsible for keeping their Senior Staff informed of serious cases on the ward, deaths, and any other matter which it is deemed necessary that their attention should be drawn to. Any cases in which there is doubt must be referred to a senior member of staff.
General Medicine On-call
The Medical Take is staffed by 1 SpR, 2 SHO grade and an F1 grade doctor. There is an average of 25-30 patients admitted over a 24-hour period. During the day, there is a continuous consultant post take ward round providing the opportunity for immediate feedback and learning. Overnight, Consultant advice is available by telephone, and patients are reviewed on the morning post take ward round.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder:
Is responsible to the Consultants and Registrar for the execution of their professional duties.
They shall ensure that patients admitted to the ward undergo a medical assessment and ensure that a robust and appropriate management plan is in place, with the support of their team.
They will attend 2 consultant led ward rounds per week and will undertake daily ward rounds (either supported by a SpR or independently led)
They will, together with the team, undertake ward work to ensure that investigations are requested and treatment plans are completed. They will ensure that good communication is maintained with staff in all specialties in order to provide joined-up care for the patients. They will work as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to meetings and team decisions on patient care.
They are responsible for the daily maintenance of in-patient notes, preparing discharge letters (TTAs) for immediate dispatch to the patients General Practitioner and communicate with primary care and community services as needed.
They shall be expected to speak with patients and their next of kin if required and provide an update on management plans.
In carrying out their duties the Doctor will always be responsible for keeping their Senior Staff informed of serious cases on the ward, deaths, and any other matter which it is deemed necessary that their attention should be drawn to. Any cases in which there is doubt must be referred to a senior member of staff.
General Medicine On-call
The Medical Take is staffed by 1 SpR, 2 SHO grade and an F1 grade doctor. There is an average of 25-30 patients admitted over a 24-hour period. During the day, there is a continuous consultant post take ward round providing the opportunity for immediate feedback and learning. Overnight, Consultant advice is available by telephone, and patients are reviewed on the morning post take ward round.
Person Specification
GMC status
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with a license to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Currently valid ALS
Experience
Essential
- Completed 2 year foundation programme or equivalent
- Previous experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a flexible, intelligent, analytical approach to problem solving
- Possesses good organisational skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Possesses good communication skills
- Committed to teaching and training
- Has personal insight into own strengths and weaknesses
- Demonstrates ability to adjust to new environment and demands
- Has ability to work on own initiative
- Works well with colleagues at all levels
- Has ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and it's services
- Has ability to make sound and appropriate decisions
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients and colleagues
- Probity and integrity
Other
Essential
- Physically able to undertake the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where required
Person Specification
GMC status
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with a license to practice
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Currently valid ALS
Experience
Essential
- Completed 2 year foundation programme or equivalent
- Previous experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a flexible, intelligent, analytical approach to problem solving
- Possesses good organisational skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Possesses good communication skills
- Committed to teaching and training
- Has personal insight into own strengths and weaknesses
- Demonstrates ability to adjust to new environment and demands
- Has ability to work on own initiative
- Works well with colleagues at all levels
- Has ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and it's services
- Has ability to make sound and appropriate decisions
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients and colleagues
- Probity and integrity
Other
Essential
- Physically able to undertake the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where required
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).
