Job summary
We are looking to recruit Junior Clinical Fellows to the department of acute medicine/urgent care at Northampton General Hospital to start from the next academic year in August, or potentially sooner.
The posts are suitable for doctors looking to gain more acute medicine experience prior to starting Internal Medicine Training, GP Training or before applying for ST3 posts.
NGH has a strong track record of nurturing trust grades towards their chosen further training. It is because of this success that we re-recruit each year, and these posts are available now as we expect the majority of the JCFs currently working with us to be successful in their applications to Internal Medicine Training, GP specialist training and Higher Specialist Training from August 2023.
We very much enjoy welcoming back as SPR and Consultant those who have first come to the NHS as JCF with us. Many of our consultants are 'home-grown' NGH trained and there is a hospital wide ethos of supporting junior doctors in developing their careers. We support CESR development to consultant grade and are developing local rotations with our neighbours at Kettering General Hospital and Leicester to enable this.
Acute medicine within the urgent care directorate at NGH provides trainees with the opportunity to gain experience of all the medical specialties on one site.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside their ward team of Consultants, SpRs, SCF and other junior medical staff along with all other multidisciplinary health care professionals.
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 our highly successful Simulation Suite and to JCF - specific training in the Nye Bevan. The training programme is based on the JRCPTB IMT core curriculum and includes mentorship in applying for IMT, GPvST etc.
We wish to appoint candidates with a good foundation in Medicine who are looking towards a career in Medicine, or who wish to broaden their experience before a career choice.
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
Training
The majority of training will be on-the-job with close involvement of the consultants. The department has a weekly lunchtime teaching session and there will be opportunity to develop as an educator through support and training of junior colleagues.
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.
In summary
This post will give excellent opportunities,
To develop both your generic and clinical skills in Medicine
To further your career aspirations within the NHS
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 undertake Quality Improvement projects of value to patients and other health care professionals
To contribute to a large and dynamic team of junior doctors within the Medical directorate
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.
Study Leave
Whenever possible, all trainees will be encouraged to take study leave in order to pursue their career goals. ALS courses are run locally.
Annual Leave
The annual leave entitlement for 12 months is 27 days plus days in lieu for working
public holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training
The majority of training will be on-the-job with close involvement of the consultants. The department has a weekly lunchtime teaching session and there will be opportunity to develop as an educator through support and training of junior colleagues.
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.
In summary
This post will give excellent opportunities,
To develop both your generic and clinical skills in Medicine
To further your career aspirations within the NHS
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 undertake Quality Improvement projects of value to patients and other health care professionals
To contribute to a large and dynamic team of junior doctors within the Medical directorate
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.
Study Leave
Whenever possible, all trainees will be encouraged to take study leave in order to pursue their career goals. ALS courses are run locally.
Annual Leave
The annual leave entitlement for 12 months is 27 days plus days in lieu for working
public holidays.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to practice
- Foundation Year 2 or Equivalent
- MBBS
- ALS UK Resus Council
Desirable
TEACHING, RESEARCH AND AUDIT
Essential
- Evidence of Previous governance activity
- Research and audit activity
- Evidence of clinical Teaching
- Commitment to the maintainable of teaching skills
Desirable
- Life support instructor status in one or more courses
- Evidence of educational development/ CPD portfolio
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good Basic and wide - ranging knowledge of clinical medicine
- Computer Literate
- Good Record Keeper
Desirable
- Wide Breadth of clinical Experience
- Experience in Complimentary Specialities
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Essential
- Evidence of self-motivated professional development
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Publications in recognized Medicine journals
- Research projects relating to specialty
INTERPERSONAL
Essential
- Able to work within a team
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Competent in medical English (e.g.IELTS 7.5 or above, or Medical Degree in English)
Desirable
- Experience of managing a department and others
- Experience of dealing with stressful situations
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Licence to practice
- Foundation Year 2 or Equivalent
- MBBS
- ALS UK Resus Council
Desirable
TEACHING, RESEARCH AND AUDIT
Essential
- Evidence of Previous governance activity
- Research and audit activity
- Evidence of clinical Teaching
- Commitment to the maintainable of teaching skills
Desirable
- Life support instructor status in one or more courses
- Evidence of educational development/ CPD portfolio
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good Basic and wide - ranging knowledge of clinical medicine
- Computer Literate
- Good Record Keeper
Desirable
- Wide Breadth of clinical Experience
- Experience in Complimentary Specialities
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Essential
- Evidence of self-motivated professional development
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Publications in recognized Medicine journals
- Research projects relating to specialty
INTERPERSONAL
Essential
- Able to work within a team
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Competent in medical English (e.g.IELTS 7.5 or above, or Medical Degree in English)
Desirable
- Experience of managing a department and others
- Experience of dealing with stressful situations
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).
