Job summary
The appointees will join our 4 existing SCF in Acute medicine within Urgent care who rotate monthly through our Acute Wards and SDEC. Two SCF each work on Esther White and Walter Tull wards and one other supports the consultant in the same day Emergency department(SDEC). Successful applicants to this post must also take part in weekend cover of SDEC every 5 weeks.
This post is suitable for doctors wishing to pursue a career in Acute Medicine who wish to gain further experience of the speciality either before starting Higher Specialist Training or to gain evidence and experience towards a CESR application. At NGH we are in the process of developing mentorship and support for doctors wishing to pursue the CESR route to Consultancy in Acute medicine. These posts are also suitable for doctors wanting to further their experience in acute medicine before taking up HST in any of the Class I specialities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside their ward team of Consultants, SpRs, junior medical staff and multidisciplinary health care professionals. It is expected that they will take a leadership role on their ward and together with their SCF colleague mentor and support their doctors in training and junior clinical fellows.
The successful candidate will be allocated an educational and clinical supervisor and encouraged to complete training assessments in line with other trainees at the same level. This includes access to a departmental Ultrasound machine with opportunity for training and development in this area and support to develop as a clinical educator.
We wish to appoint candidates with a good background in general medicine committed to a career in Acute Medicine, or who want to increase their confidence in Acute medicine before embarking on Higher Specialist training in one of the Group 1 Medical Specialties.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust where the successful candidate will join the expanding Acute Medicine team, with opportunities for learning and development under the supervision of the consultant team.
The majority of training will be on-the-job with close involvement of the consultants. The department has a weekly teaching session and there will be opportunity to develop as an educator through support and training of junior colleagues.
There is a purpose-designed teaching programme for IMT3 and SCF covering generic skills and all the more challenging Acute Medical Presentations
The Directorate of Medicine has Internal Medicine Core Training on Wednesday afternoon with an extensive program of specialty interests and topics across the whole range of general medicine; Junior Doctors are encouraged and supported to take part in clinical case presentations.
In addition we offer dedicated patient safety lectures and practical training on procedures such as ultrasound guided CVP insertion. We have a state-of-the-art Simulation department who provide sessions both to doctors in training and those in Clinical Fellowships. The full programme provides junior doctors with a comprehensive training package.
This post will give excellent opportunities,
- To participate in the future development of acute medicine services for the Trust
- To provide strong leadership for the acute medical ward junior staff
- To assist in providing acute care services to the Trust.
- To provide input into medical student education for Oxford and Leicester undergraduates on the diagnosis and management of medical emergencies
- To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate training and nurse training on the unit
- To develop your career in Acute Medicine
- To develop protocols within the acute medicine department and the interface with A&E for consistent safe and good quality care for acute admissions
- To ensure good practice by regular audit and review of incidents with clinical team and take forward lessons learnt
- To link in with the directorate clinical governance meetings and contribute to lessons learnt from incidents and complaints.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust where the successful candidate will join the expanding Acute Medicine team, with opportunities for learning and development under the supervision of the consultant team.
The majority of training will be on-the-job with close involvement of the consultants. The department has a weekly teaching session and there will be opportunity to develop as an educator through support and training of junior colleagues.
There is a purpose-designed teaching programme for IMT3 and SCF covering generic skills and all the more challenging Acute Medical Presentations
The Directorate of Medicine has Internal Medicine Core Training on Wednesday afternoon with an extensive program of specialty interests and topics across the whole range of general medicine; Junior Doctors are encouraged and supported to take part in clinical case presentations.
In addition we offer dedicated patient safety lectures and practical training on procedures such as ultrasound guided CVP insertion. We have a state-of-the-art Simulation department who provide sessions both to doctors in training and those in Clinical Fellowships. The full programme provides junior doctors with a comprehensive training package.
This post will give excellent opportunities,
- To participate in the future development of acute medicine services for the Trust
- To provide strong leadership for the acute medical ward junior staff
- To assist in providing acute care services to the Trust.
- To provide input into medical student education for Oxford and Leicester undergraduates on the diagnosis and management of medical emergencies
- To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate training and nurse training on the unit
- To develop your career in Acute Medicine
- To develop protocols within the acute medicine department and the interface with A&E for consistent safe and good quality care for acute admissions
- To ensure good practice by regular audit and review of incidents with clinical team and take forward lessons learnt
- To link in with the directorate clinical governance meetings and contribute to lessons learnt from incidents and complaints.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- UK MRCP I & II
- At least two years' experience of acute and general medicine at CMT/IMT level or above
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- PLAB or equivalent if non -UK
- MBBS or equivalent
- Able to appropriately prioritise work accordingly to clinical need
Desirable
- Full MRCP
- Completed CMT/IMT in UK
- Experience of working in Acute Medicine and dealing with a range of acute presentations
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Experience of audit in General Medicine
- Teaching junior staff
Desirable
- Understands current clinical and operational issues in Acute medicine
Academic Achievements & Research
Essential
- Evidence of self-motivated professional development
Desirable
- Career commitment to Acute Medicine
- Publications in recognized Medicine journals
- Research projects relating to specialty
- Competent at using a computer, basic word processing skills
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- UK MRCP I & II
- At least two years' experience of acute and general medicine at CMT/IMT level or above
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- PLAB or equivalent if non -UK
- MBBS or equivalent
- Able to appropriately prioritise work accordingly to clinical need
Desirable
- Full MRCP
- Completed CMT/IMT in UK
- Experience of working in Acute Medicine and dealing with a range of acute presentations
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Experience of audit in General Medicine
- Teaching junior staff
Desirable
- Understands current clinical and operational issues in Acute medicine
Academic Achievements & Research
Essential
- Evidence of self-motivated professional development
Desirable
- Career commitment to Acute Medicine
- Publications in recognized Medicine journals
- Research projects relating to specialty
- Competent at using a computer, basic word processing skills
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).
