Job summary
Job Title: SHO in Ambulatory Care and Acute Medicine
Department: Acute Medicine / Unscheduled care
Division: Unscheduled Care (Incorporating Emergency Department, AAU & EMAU)Salary
Band: MT03
Would you like to gain experience in Ambulatory Care and Acute Medicine over the next 12 months?
The candidate will rotate through the Ambulatory Care and Acute Assessment areas.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a multidisciplinary, consultant led team providing same-day assessments, investigations, treatments and follow up via a virtual ward system. Our ACU offers easy access to early diagnostic tests, specialist staff, and review by a hospital consultant all in one place. Appointees will have the opportunity to work in a purpose built, state of the art Ambulatory Care unit which was opened in May 2018.
The Acute assessment unit is made up of a 30 bedded inpatient assessment area and a GP assessment area (6 trolleies/chairs)where patients through the acute take are assessed and managed. You will also have the opportunity to assess these patients in resuscitation areas and provide continuation of care to specialty medicine and critical care teams. You will develop skills and confidence in the ongoing management of acute medical patients through consultant led ward rounds, formulating and developing skills in preparation for future independent practice.
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the major provider of hospital services to the population of North and mid Hampshire and surrounding areas. The hospitals in Basingstoke and Winchester providea comprehensive range of acute services as well as being a tertiary referral centre for colorectal, liver, peritoneal carcinomatosis, haemophilia and pseudomyxoma surgery.Services are provided across Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover sites.The Trust covers a population of 600,000 incorporating Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospitals (BNHH), Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital (AWMH) and community hospitals. We provide one hospital service across multiple localities, delivering services as close as possible to the patient. BNHH and RHCH are 23 miles apart, situated in the middle of the M3 corridor, with excellent transport links to London and the south coast.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- PLAB Part 1 & 2
- IELTS - satisfactory scores as indicated by GMC
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Competent in history and physical examination
- Competent in venepuncture, venous sampling and peripheral venous access
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effective and work under pressure
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
- Ability to work effectively on an on-call rota shift system
- Good time management
Desirable
- Evidence of acquisition of additional speciality related skills
- Highly motivated approach to patient care
Other Specific Requirement
Essential
- Physical ability to perform duties required by post
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- PLAB Part 1 & 2
- IELTS - satisfactory scores as indicated by GMC
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Competent in history and physical examination
- Competent in venepuncture, venous sampling and peripheral venous access
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effective and work under pressure
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
- Ability to work effectively on an on-call rota shift system
- Good time management
Desirable
- Evidence of acquisition of additional speciality related skills
- Highly motivated approach to patient care
Other Specific Requirement
Essential
- Physical ability to perform duties required by post
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).
