Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our dynamic team providing inpatient respiratory care at Royal London Hospital. This full time locum FY1 post will be available from 2nd April 2025 - 5th August 2025. 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.
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 Respiratory Consultant, Specialist Registrar and Resident doctors. They will also be expected to contribute to the hospital on call rota where they will be responsible for ward cover. If desired, there is an opportunity to attend Specialty clinics.
The respiratory team are committed to supporting medical education, within the department there is lunchtime teaching every Monday as well as M&M meetings once a month. Consultants within the department are willing to supervise and support successful candidates with audits and QIPs.
For more information please contact Dr Ketan Patel, Respiratory Consultant ketan.patel1@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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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 eg venesection, cannulation, ABG, ECG interpretation, CXR interpretation, BLS, ALS
- 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
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
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 eg venesection, cannulation, ABG, ECG interpretation, CXR interpretation, BLS, ALS
- 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
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
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
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).
