Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable doctor to join our Acute Medicine team at St Mary's Hospital (SMH), Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as a Locum SHO (Trust Grade Doctor).
This post is a daytime role, working from 09:00-17:00, with the possibility of on-call duties depending on service needs and the post holder's experience.
The position is suitable for a doctor with at least one year of clinical experience and prior NHS experience. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the dynamic field of Acute Medicine and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
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 General Internal Medicine wards. They will have the opportunity to be on the take rota and clerk sick patients, as well as be on the cardiac arrest team. There is a strong consultant presence with a daily consultant led presence and onsite consultant cover.
To be eligible for this role candidates should possess GMC registration with a license to practice. This is a full-time post advertised for an initial 6-month period (February to August 2025), with the possibility of extension to 12 months depending on service needs.
The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed at the interview stage.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Medicine service at St Mary's Hospital provides a consultant led service for all patients admitted under Acute Medicine 24 hours, 7 days per week. There are two inpatient wards co-located on the first floor of the main hospital building with 39 beds between them. These are the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) 1-17, AMU 18-35 and there are 4 acute side rooms.
The Acute Medicine service at St Mary's Hospital works closely with the Emergency Department and with other Specialty Medicine services. The Acute Medicine service has a fast turnover of patients; our usual length of stay is around 1.5 days. This is due to a consultant led service with twice-daily consultant input into patient care, great support from imaging and diagnostics, multidisciplinary approach to patient care (delivered by the Frailty team) and an excellent pharmacy team across Acute Medicine. In addition, there is daily input from consultant lead specialties such as gastroenterology, respiratory, infectious diseases, endocrinology, psychiatry, etc. for patients who require specialist input. The appointment to this post will bolster the Acute Medicine service provision to continue delivering safe and timely care to medical patients requiring admission.
Although the appointee to this post will work mainly in the Acute Medicine service, their appointment will also allow for the development of expanded same day emergency care pathways within the urgent and emergency care directorate.
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 as part of the Acute Medicine team, supporting the care of patients admitted to the AMUs and acute side rooms.
Participate in daily ward rounds, assess acutely unwell patients, and manage a wide range of medical conditions.
Take patient histories, perform clinical examinations, and formulate treatment plans.
Contribute to patient safety by ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication with colleagues.
Assist in the supervision of junior medical staff and medical students.
Engage in quality improvement projects, audits, and departmental teaching sessions.
Opportunities to develop procedural skills (e.g. arterial blood gas sampling, lumbar punctures, and pleural aspiration) will be available, along with participation in education and research activities within the department.
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 will provide excellent short-term experience in acute and general medicine for those pursuing a career in a medical specialty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Work as part of the Acute Medicine team, supporting the care of patients admitted to the AMUs and acute side rooms.
Participate in daily ward rounds, assess acutely unwell patients, and manage a wide range of medical conditions.
Take patient histories, perform clinical examinations, and formulate treatment plans.
Contribute to patient safety by ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication with colleagues.
Assist in the supervision of junior medical staff and medical students.
Engage in quality improvement projects, audits, and departmental teaching sessions.
Opportunities to develop procedural skills (e.g. arterial blood gas sampling, lumbar punctures, and pleural aspiration) will be available, along with participation in education and research activities within the department.
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 will provide excellent short-term experience in acute and general medicine for those pursuing a career in a medical specialty.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Audit /Quality Improvement /Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement and/or audit
Desirable
- Completed audit or research projects
Relevant experience
Essential
- At least 1 year of clinical experience, including NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in acute or general medicine
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures and patient management
- Experience in managing acutely unwell patients
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Desirable
- MRCP (any part completed)
- Advanced Life Support
- Aware of components of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Can speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Desirable
- Proficiency in additional languages
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Audit /Quality Improvement /Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement and/or audit
Desirable
- Completed audit or research projects
Relevant experience
Essential
- At least 1 year of clinical experience, including NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in acute or general medicine
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures and patient management
- Experience in managing acutely unwell patients
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Desirable
- MRCP (any part completed)
- Advanced Life Support
- Aware of components of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Can speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Desirable
- Proficiency in additional languages
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).
