Job summary
This is a Trust Doctor (non-training) Level 2 post equivalent to ST3 and above.
Duties include -
- Working on AMU - continuous assessment and review of new admissions and unstable patients.
- SSW - performing ward rounds, procedures, assisting junior team members, communication with patients / family.
- SDEC - reviewing new patients and returns.
- AMU / 'HOT' clinic - reviews after investigations / discharge.
- Participate in the General (Internal) Medicine on call rota.
- Contributing to the clinical governance - audit, service improvement projects, teaching rota.
- To participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) and maintain a portfolio for revalidation.
- Use specialty session to develop skills according to need - one four-hour session given per week (opportunities include medical high dependency / stroke).
- Complete admin work / letters from clinical activity.
- Maintain mandatory training.
Main duties of the job
- Normal Working day consists of covering the unit from either 0900 to 1700 when working in The Acute Medicine Department and 0800-1700 when working within Same Day Emergency Care.
- The post holder will be required to participate in the General (Internal) Medicine on-call rota and will be paid accordingly.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service.
- Undertake duties on the ward, in the outpatient clinics and operating theatres.
- Assist the Consultant and Registrar in Theatre and undertaking minor surgical procedures under the supervision of either the Consultant or Registrar.
- Progress monitoring of patients within the relevant Department
- Requesting with understanding patient investigations with decision support for invasive testing or device assessment.
- Preparation, preferably starting in advance, of electronic discharge and TTO drug summaries.
- Showing responsibility for learning in all necessary areas for this post, participating in educational activities.
- Taking responsibility for organising timely appraisal and assessments with consultants for portfolio
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate
- MRCP Part 2 written
Desirable
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months UK clinical experience or equivalent
- The applicant must be of good standing and fit to practise medicine safely in accordance with GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013) domains: o Knowledge, skills and performance o Safety and quality o Communication, partnership and teamwork o Maintaining trust
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate
- MRCP Part 2 written
Desirable
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months UK clinical experience or equivalent
- The applicant must be of good standing and fit to practise medicine safely in accordance with GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013) domains: o Knowledge, skills and performance o Safety and quality o Communication, partnership and teamwork o Maintaining trust
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting
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).
