Job summary
The provide clinical care to patients whilst also using the post as a learning forum to maintain good medical practice, and to strive towards maintaining ones own personal development through learning, teaching and managerial opportunities.
The duties of the post are subject to review from time to time in the light of changing requirements of the service. The post holder may be asked to perform exceptional irregular commitments outside of normal rostered duties as are essential to maintain the emergency medical service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Trust Doctor (ST1+ equivalent) to commence as soon as possible. The post-holder will be part of the SHO rota and attend their departmental teaching programme sessions, including simulation training. An educational supervisor will be allocated and support will be provided for portfolio development.
Our department has a reputation as a friendly, supportive place to work and we have a track record for getting doctors onto recognised training schemes, e.g. via completion of CREST forms.
The Emergency Department ED) at Newham University Hospital (NUH) in East London sees over 90,000 emergency patients every year and an average of 500 patients per day. It is a Trauma Unit with strong links to the Major Trauma Centre at the Royal London Hospital, which is also part of Barts Health. NUH provides all the services expected of a district general hospital including acute medicine, specialist medicine, critical care, child health, women's health, surgery, long-term care and diagnostics. There is also a dedicated Stroke Unit which specialised in rehabilitation of patients who have usually been cared for initially on the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit HASU) at the Royal London Hospital.
Newham is the largest borough within the Trust's catchment area. The local population is very young and diverse, the case-mix exciting and varied, often with high acuity. There is a separate Paediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centre.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder has a duty of care and personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in infection prevention and control (IP&C) and be compliant with all measures required by the trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the trust's IP&C policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as hand decontamination, personal protective equipment, aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.
All staff must challenge noncompliance with infection, prevention and control policies immediately and feedback through the appropriate line managers if required.
Confidentiality and data protection
All employees are expected to comply with all trust policies and procedures related to confidentiality and data protection and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act 1998. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary).
Conflict of interest
The trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients in its care meets the highest standard. Equally it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The trusts standing orders require any officer to declare any interest, direct or indirect with contracts involving the trust. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.
Equality and diversity
The trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust will aim to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements for the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder has a duty of care and personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in infection prevention and control (IP&C) and be compliant with all measures required by the trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the trust's IP&C policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as hand decontamination, personal protective equipment, aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.
All staff must challenge noncompliance with infection, prevention and control policies immediately and feedback through the appropriate line managers if required.
Confidentiality and data protection
All employees are expected to comply with all trust policies and procedures related to confidentiality and data protection and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act 1998. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary).
Conflict of interest
The trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients in its care meets the highest standard. Equally it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family or friends. The trusts standing orders require any officer to declare any interest, direct or indirect with contracts involving the trust. Staff are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties.
Equality and diversity
The trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust will aim to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements for the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification from a recognised University or Medical School
Desirable
- Additional relevant qualifications e.g. ALS, ALERT.
- The applicant will have practised continuously as a doctor for the last 12 months. If not, evidence of maintaining clinical knowledge and skills must be provided.
- Additional relevant postgraduate academic qualifications e.g. a degree.
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Experience
Essential
- Completed FY2 or equivalent
Desirable
- FY1/2 level experience in emergency medicine, paediatrics surgery or orthopaedics.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and skills commensurate with completion of FY2 or equivalent.
- The applicant must be of good standing and fit to practise medicine safely in accordance with GMC's Good Medical Practice domains: Knowledge, skills and performance o Safety and quality o Communication, partnership and teamwork o Maintaining trust
Desirable
- Clinical employment in the NHS.
- Clinical experience in any public health service.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Knowledge and experience of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS.
- Computer literate.
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Experience of working in teams.
- ALS provider.
Language and Communication skills
Essential
- The applicant must have 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
- Primary medical qualification undertaken solely in English including all examinations undertaken solely in English and that the primary medical qualification included at least 75% of contact with patients in English.
- A valid IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading and writing). IELTS certificate must be dated no more than two years prior to the start of the programme and the above scores must be achieved in one sitting.
- Evidence of completion of OET with a minimum score of 400 in each domain (listening, reading, writing and speaking). OET Statement of Results must be dated no more than two years prior to the start of the programme and the above scores must be achieved in one sitting.
- A minimum of 3 months paid employment as a doctor in the NHS.
Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate: 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
Fitness to practice
Essential
- The applicant must achieve the relevant clearance for criminal record checks at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification from a recognised University or Medical School
Desirable
- Additional relevant qualifications e.g. ALS, ALERT.
- The applicant will have practised continuously as a doctor for the last 12 months. If not, evidence of maintaining clinical knowledge and skills must be provided.
- Additional relevant postgraduate academic qualifications e.g. a degree.
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Experience
Essential
- Completed FY2 or equivalent
Desirable
- FY1/2 level experience in emergency medicine, paediatrics surgery or orthopaedics.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and skills commensurate with completion of FY2 or equivalent.
- The applicant must be of good standing and fit to practise medicine safely in accordance with GMC's Good Medical Practice domains: Knowledge, skills and performance o Safety and quality o Communication, partnership and teamwork o Maintaining trust
Desirable
- Clinical employment in the NHS.
- Clinical experience in any public health service.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Knowledge and experience of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS.
- Computer literate.
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Experience of working in teams.
- ALS provider.
Language and Communication skills
Essential
- The applicant must have 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
- Primary medical qualification undertaken solely in English including all examinations undertaken solely in English and that the primary medical qualification included at least 75% of contact with patients in English.
- A valid IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading and writing). IELTS certificate must be dated no more than two years prior to the start of the programme and the above scores must be achieved in one sitting.
- Evidence of completion of OET with a minimum score of 400 in each domain (listening, reading, writing and speaking). OET Statement of Results must be dated no more than two years prior to the start of the programme and the above scores must be achieved in one sitting.
- A minimum of 3 months paid employment as a doctor in the NHS.
Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate: 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
Fitness to practice
Essential
- The applicant must achieve the relevant clearance for criminal record checks at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
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).
