Job summary
Currently there are 2 x trust grade posts available for 4 months. Which may be potentially extended for another 4 months depending on the rota gaps.
One post will be in Gastroenterology for 4 months from 4th December 2024 to 1st April 2025.
One post will be in Medicine for the Elderly for 4 months from 4th December 2024 to 1st April 2025.
Evenings and weekendson call included.
Both post holders will be expected to work across wards, rehabilitation units and outpatients. They will work closely with the multidisciplinary therapy team and will have close supervision and training from the Consultants.
Please note, that we reserve ourselves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient amount of applications will be received for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will join the current team of resident doctors in the Division of Medicine and Integrated Care.
Post 1 -part of the Gastroenterology team. Responsibilities include inpatient ward work, working closely with therapies, discharge team and social workers as well as liaising with community teams. Inpatient and outpatient duties are well supported by a Consultant of that speciality.
Post 2 -part of Medicine for the Elderly team. The main responsibilities will cover the above.
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
Trust grade doctors are based on the ward. The day starts with a MDT review of potential ward discharges. Patient-orientated tasks arise from the ward round where they present the new patients. The rest of the day is spent continuing the care of the patients on the ward, completing specific tasks from the ward round and dealing with acutely unwell patients.
During a normal day on the ward the trust grade doctors will summarise the new patients on the ward and update the list of patients. They will present on the ward round and prioritise any tasks created during the round. After the ward round they will continue to complete tasks and deal with unpredictable events such as deteriorating patients. They will also be involved in discussions with family members and continue to care for the patients on the wards.
For more details, please refer to the job description document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Trust grade doctors are based on the ward. The day starts with a MDT review of potential ward discharges. Patient-orientated tasks arise from the ward round where they present the new patients. The rest of the day is spent continuing the care of the patients on the ward, completing specific tasks from the ward round and dealing with acutely unwell patients.
During a normal day on the ward the trust grade doctors will summarise the new patients on the ward and update the list of patients. They will present on the ward round and prioritise any tasks created during the round. After the ward round they will continue to complete tasks and deal with unpredictable events such as deteriorating patients. They will also be involved in discussions with family members and continue to care for the patients on the wards.
For more details, please refer to the job description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in performing and teaching basic clinical procedures
- Ability to manage acutely unwell patients and escalate care where needed
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
- Ability to manage safely, and appropriately elderly patients
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed Foundation training, IMT 1& 2 or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1 and 2 (written)
- Experience at SHO level in Elderly Medicine essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 2 (PACES)
- Advanced life support
- NHS work experience (not including observership)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHNT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in performing and teaching basic clinical procedures
- Ability to manage acutely unwell patients and escalate care where needed
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
- Ability to manage safely, and appropriately elderly patients
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed Foundation training, IMT 1& 2 or equivalent
- MRCP Part 1 and 2 (written)
- Experience at SHO level in Elderly Medicine essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 2 (PACES)
- Advanced life support
- NHS work experience (not including observership)
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).
