Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our dynamic team providing acute and inpatient general internal medicine, to the residents on Newham. This full time locum FY1 post will be available from 8th May 2023 - 3rd August 2023. The successful applicant will be affiliated with the Respiratory Medicine department offering inpatient medical care on a ward based system. The team contributes to the acute on call for the hospital which serves London Borough of Newham with a catchment population of 260,000.
Main duties of the job
The doctor will generally be based on the wards delivering the daily care of medical inpatients under the team, with the support of the Speciality consultant, Specialist Registrar and Foundation trainees. They will also be expected to contribute to the hospital on call rota where they will be responsible for the clerking, assessment and management of patients referred to Acute Medicine, as well as providing continuing care for patients on the wards. If desired, there is an opportunity to attend Speciality clinics.
There are a variety of educational meetings within the department and within the hospital which the successful candidate would be expected to attend.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take a history and examine a patient
- Identify and appropriately manage clinical problems
- Prescribe safely
- Keep an accurate and relevant medical record
- Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care
- Act in a professional manner at all times
- Manage ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems
- Educate patients effectively
- Become life-long learners and teachers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take a history and examine a patient
- Identify and appropriately manage clinical problems
- Prescribe safely
- Keep an accurate and relevant medical record
- Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Use evidence, guidelines and audit to benefit patient care
- Act in a professional manner at all times
- Manage ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems
- Educate patients effectively
- Become life-long learners and teachers.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the UK NHS system within a secondary care Hospital
- General medicine experience
Skills
Essential
- Skilled at basic practical procedures
- Recognition of the sick patient and early management
Desirable
- Skilled at practical procedures eg central line, amniotic / pleural tap
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic General Medical Knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Evidence of participation in continuing professional development and appraisal
- Flexible approach to working environment
Desirable
- Audit, Quality improvement projects
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the UK NHS system within a secondary care Hospital
- General medicine experience
Skills
Essential
- Skilled at basic practical procedures
- Recognition of the sick patient and early management
Desirable
- Skilled at practical procedures eg central line, amniotic / pleural tap
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic General Medical Knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Evidence of participation in continuing professional development and appraisal
- Flexible approach to working environment
Desirable
- Audit, Quality improvement projects
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).
