Job summary
Whipps Cross Hospital
Trust Doctor (ST1/2 equivalent) in General Medicine
Fixed Term 12 months
Candidates are invited to apply for a variety of fixed term Trust Doctors (ST1-2 equivalent). These posts are fixed term for 1 year but candidates who are only able to commit to a shorter time will be considered equally.
The Department of General Medicine at Whipps Cross Hospital aims to offer a comprehensive range of services to the local population of Waltham Forest, Western Redbridge, and the neighbouring part of Southwest Essex. The department regularly sees a rich mixture of pathology and complex psycho-social issues. The local population contains a significant level of Older patients with frailty and high rates of dementia and associated delirium.
Many of these posts will be un-banded (no out of hours commitment) and may be ideal for those studying for exams. Successful candidates will be invited to enrol with Staff Bank if desired to enable them to take advantage of locum opportunities in the evenings and weekends. There are some posts available with out-of-hours commitments which will be subject to any new Junior Doctors contract.
Main duties of the job
These posts are intended to sit within the General Medicine department but may include General Medicine, Acute Medicine & Ambulatory Care, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology and Metabolic Medicine, with precise rotations agreed between the post-holder and the Trust.
Successful applicants will be able to develop individualized educational goals including a focus within the specialty of your choice. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested, they will be able to gain audit, research or teaching experience. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and, we ensure our teams are well rewarded for their contribution.
For interested candidates: please contact Ananda Chapagain Acute and General Medicine CD a.chapagain@nhs.net
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
The main duties of the post are:
- To care for patients in the ward and arrange the on-going patient care
- To attend daily consultant-led ward or board rounds
- To be responsible for keeping of medical case-notes, ordering and interpreting investigations, writing electronic summaries and making referrals to other specialties.
- To ensure that discharge summaries are written out promptly and accurately.
- To interact with members of the multidisciplinary team in the interests of patients
- To flexibly support service needs as required
- Supervising and performing medical procedures.
- Participate in clinical meetings, and governance meetings including M&M and academic sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the post are:
- To care for patients in the ward and arrange the on-going patient care
- To attend daily consultant-led ward or board rounds
- To be responsible for keeping of medical case-notes, ordering and interpreting investigations, writing electronic summaries and making referrals to other specialties.
- To ensure that discharge summaries are written out promptly and accurately.
- To interact with members of the multidisciplinary team in the interests of patients
- To flexibly support service needs as required
- Supervising and performing medical procedures.
- Participate in clinical meetings, and governance meetings including M&M and academic sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Desirable
- Progression towards MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
- Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in G(I)M
- Current ALS certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
- IT skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
- Good leadership skills
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Desirable
- Progression towards MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
- Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in G(I)M
- Current ALS certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
- IT skills
Other
Essential
- Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
- Good leadership skills
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
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).
