Job summary
The appointee will work alongside the existing junior doctors, under the supervision of the Major Trauma Consultants, to care for those patients who are brought to the Royal London Hospital as a result of a major trauma call. The post holders will be responsible for attending trauma calls, admitting trauma patients and for managing these patients on the Major Trauma Ward until the patient's condition allows for safe transfer to other wards, units and hospitals under single specialties.
Main duties of the job
? Involvement in day-to-day inpatient management under the direction of the trauma surgeon of the week.? Pre & post-operative management of all trauma cases? Preparing and presenting cases for the Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT)? Performance of duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation where practical, with both senior and junior colleagues
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 freshcourse 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 highstandards 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
Support and supervision of junior team members. To be familiar with the curriculum for Junior Doctor Training and ideallycontribute to their continuing education by meeting the requirements needed to deliver clinical supervision as well as assessment. Participate in continuing professional development and appraisal according to current Speciality College requirements and the GMC requirements for revalidation.
For further details please see attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support and supervision of junior team members. To be familiar with the curriculum for Junior Doctor Training and ideallycontribute to their continuing education by meeting the requirements needed to deliver clinical supervision as well as assessment. Participate in continuing professional development and appraisal according to current Speciality College requirements and the GMC requirements for revalidation.
For further details please see attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.B.B.S. or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- BSc & other higher degrees (full or part MRCP, FRCA, MRCS or equivalent)
- Previous experience in acute care (Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Critical Care)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
- Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- Probity and Health
Desirable
- An interest in holistic trauma care and perioperative management of polytrauma
Communication
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
Attributes
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Other
Essential
- Team player.
- Enjoys working in a disciplined, busy department.
Desirable
- Contribution to medical school union, music, sport, drama etc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.B.B.S. or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- BSc & other higher degrees (full or part MRCP, FRCA, MRCS or equivalent)
- Previous experience in acute care (Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Critical Care)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
- Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- Probity and Health
Desirable
- An interest in holistic trauma care and perioperative management of polytrauma
Communication
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
Attributes
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Other
Essential
- Team player.
- Enjoys working in a disciplined, busy department.
Desirable
- Contribution to medical school union, music, sport, drama etc
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).
