Job summary
Applications are invited for the above post of Specialist Doctor in General Medicine in the Internal Medicine Division, based at Worthing Hospital part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
General Medicine is an area that is only expected to grow in the coming years and as such we are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated workforce to help develop and improve the services we currently offer in the Trust. This is a time of real excitement as we look to build a team that can work with our key stakeholders in developing new pathways. This role in particular would attract candidates with particular specialist interest or those keen to work solely within General Internal Medicine. The incumbent ensures the best possible outcomes for patients whilst also contributing to improving mortality, patient experience, length of stay etc. As a team we are looking to develop further community work, and work with our system partners in developing pathways to prevent protracted hospital admissions. The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team and Physician colleagues across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role would be to support and develop the inpatient wards in Worthing Hospital or St Richard's Hospital. Working with colleagues at our other sites as required.
The post holder will:
Support the GIM inpatient service, Supervising the Ward multidisciplinary team and other GIM wards where needed. Have responsibility for inpatients at University Hospital Sussex at the relevant hospital site, delivering daily ward input as needed.
Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues
Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the GIM educational program.
There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Postgraduate Medical Centre including Medical and Clinical Audit.
The on-call commitment for the medical rota is 1 in 14, with 1 in 8 Saturdays and Sundays post take ward rounds worked with prospective cover.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
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There will be the opportunity to become a clinical and educational supervisor to help support our junior teams. In addition, we have recruited Physicians Associates and there is an excellent opportunity to help further develop these roles in a time where alternative modes of delivering in patient care are needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
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There will be the opportunity to become a clinical and educational supervisor to help support our junior teams. In addition, we have recruited Physicians Associates and there is an excellent opportunity to help further develop these roles in a time where alternative modes of delivering in patient care are needed.
Person Specification
Experience /Qualification
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical/Dental Council.
- Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Professioinal Values & Behaviours Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Participation in annual appraisal
- Work-based evidence using appropriate existing tools e.g., scope of practice & workload as evidenced in job plan, log books, audit of personal practice, references from
- Multi-source feedback Patient feedback Reflective pieces References from colleagues Personal clinical audit Evidence collected for annual appraisal and job planning
- Evidence of appraisal and addressing objectives
Leadership & Teamworking
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in or leading MDT
- Examples of initiatives taken that have effected change
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Examples of successful change
Education & Training
Desirable
- Audit Examples of success
Person Specification
Experience /Qualification
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical/Dental Council.
- Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical/dental grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Professioinal Values & Behaviours Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Participation in annual appraisal
- Work-based evidence using appropriate existing tools e.g., scope of practice & workload as evidenced in job plan, log books, audit of personal practice, references from
- Multi-source feedback Patient feedback Reflective pieces References from colleagues Personal clinical audit Evidence collected for annual appraisal and job planning
- Evidence of appraisal and addressing objectives
Leadership & Teamworking
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in or leading MDT
- Examples of initiatives taken that have effected change
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Examples of successful change
Education & Training
Desirable
- Audit Examples of success
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).
