Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Grade Doctor (SHO level) to join our Acute Internal Medicine team at St Mary's Hospital (SMH). The successful candidate will supplement the existing Acute Medicine Physicians, who work as part of a specialty firm-based structure. There is also close partnership working with the Emergency Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care teams.
This post is a highly valuable and clinically enriching non-training post. There is strong Consultant support to aid career progression and it is hoped that this will enable the successful candidate to apply for a Deanery training post in future, or take advantage of other advertised opportunities at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT).
The role is of a FY2, IMT 1 or 2 level trainee in Acute Medicine. The post holder will be expected to work across the Acute Medical wards, which comprise two fast-turnover wards and four acute side rooms. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be on the medical 'take' rota and clerk sick patients, as well as be on the cardiac arrest team. There is a strong consultant presence with twice-daily ward rounds and onsite consultant support.
For further information please contact Dr Azara Janmohamed, Head of Specialty for Acute Medicine at SMH (a.janmohamed@nhs.net).
Main duties of the job
The Acute Medicine service at SMH provides a consultant lead service for all patients admitted under Acute Medicine 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are two main Acute Medicine inpatient wards that are co-located on the first floor of the main hospital building with 39 beds between them.
The post holder will be expected to attend daily consultant led ward rounds and then assist with general ward jobs. The post provides excellent short-term experience in acute and general internal medicine for those pursuing a career in a medical specialty. There will also be the opportunity to participate in the medical take and attend cardiac arrests.
There is a weekly department teaching meeting and weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times, which the post holder will be expected to attend. There will also be ad-hoc teaching for individual students attached to the firm.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with other members of the acute medicine team to ensure high quality patient care is delivered within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will also work closely with the appropriate clinical management teams.
The post holder will:
- Participate in departmental audit and clinical governance projects
- Attend daily consultant led ward rounds and then assist in ward jobs
- Attend the weekly department teaching meeting and weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times
- Participate in be ad-hoc teaching requirements for individual students attached to the firm
The post will provide excellent short-term experience in acute and general medicine for those pursuing a career in a medical specialty. The post may involve opportunities for out of hours work on the acute medical SHO rota depending on the skills and wishes of the successful candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with other members of the acute medicine team to ensure high quality patient care is delivered within the strategic framework agreed by the team. They will also work closely with the appropriate clinical management teams.
The post holder will:
- Participate in departmental audit and clinical governance projects
- Attend daily consultant led ward rounds and then assist in ward jobs
- Attend the weekly department teaching meeting and weekly hospital Grand Rounds during academic term times
- Participate in be ad-hoc teaching requirements for individual students attached to the firm
The post will provide excellent short-term experience in acute and general medicine for those pursuing a career in a medical specialty. The post may involve opportunities for out of hours work on the acute medical SHO rota depending on the skills and wishes of the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
- Ability to manage chronic and acute medical problems in frail older patients
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- MRCP (any part completed)
- Aware of components of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed F1 year or equivalent
- Must have experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of acute medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
- Ability to manage chronic and acute medical problems in frail older patients
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support
- MRCP (any part completed)
- Aware of components of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed F1 year or equivalent
- Must have experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of acute medicine
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).
