Job summary
Applications
are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) position within the Specialty
and Integrated Medicine Clinical Service Unit at St Jamess University
Hospital, Leeds. The post, which is fixed-term for 12-months from 2nd August
2023, is designed to provide excellent clinical training in General Internal
Medicine as well as an opportunity to contribute to QIP and service development
within the department. Applicants must have completed Internal Medicine Year 2
/ 3 training (or equivalent) and be confident to work at Registrar-level.
Main duties of the job
Post-holders
will contribute to all aspects of our service. We expect a particular focus
on:
Good
clinical care;
Maintaining
good medical practice;
Good
relationships and communication with patients;
Good
working relationships with colleagues;
Good
teaching and training;
Professional
behaviour and probity.
In
addition to specialist interest time, opportunities will be provided for
education and continuing professional development each week.
Post-holders
may choose to contribute to an out-of-hours rota providing cover for SDEC and
medical admissions.
About us
You
will join the Specialty and Integrated Medicine (SIM) and Urgent Care Clinical
Service Units (CSUs) at St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) which together
cover Acute Internal Medicine (AIM), General Internal Medicine (GIM), Elderly
Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Infectious Diseases & Travel
Medicine. Although post-holders will undertake the majority of their clinical
duties within GIM, they may be asked to contribute to the care of patients in
all of these areas from time-to-time.
Our
department at SJUH is currently based across Chancellors Wing and Gledhow
Wing. It comprises four Acute Medical Units (one of which incorporates a High
Observation Unit (HOBS)), a Same Day Emergency Care service (with both a
Medical Unit and Older Persons Unit), two General Medicine / Diabetes &
Endocrinology wards, five Elderly Medicine wards, and an Infectious Diseases
& Travel Medicine Unit.
Excellent
experience will be provided in ambulatory care, the management of acutely ill
patients, on-going in-patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.
Furthermore, we have very good links with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS
Trust, especially with the Community Care Beds, and run a large number of
specialist out-patient clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will be expected to work at the level of a post-Internal Medicine
Year 2 trainee doctor (ST3+ equivalent). They will have access to supervision
and support from a Consultant at all times.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To ensure high quality and safe care
of patients within the department resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute directly to patient care
by, for example, reviewing patients, organising investigations and acting on
results, initiating and changing treatment, and speaking to patients and their
relatives/carers about their illness and clinical progress.
To undertake essential administrative
duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and
liaising with colleagues in primary care.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary
approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied
healthcare professionals, including the Leeds Integrated Discharge Team,
specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
You will be provided with a tailored
job plan in which time will be provided to pursue projects in teaching and
education, simulation, and / or quality improvement.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Protected non-clinical time will be
provided as described.
There will be opportunity for
undergraduate teaching.
Study leave is available, at the
discretion of Educational Supervisors, for courses/training related to AIM and
GIM.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post-holder will be expected to work at the level of a post-Internal Medicine
Year 2 trainee doctor (ST3+ equivalent). They will have access to supervision
and support from a Consultant at all times.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To ensure high quality and safe care
of patients within the department resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute directly to patient care
by, for example, reviewing patients, organising investigations and acting on
results, initiating and changing treatment, and speaking to patients and their
relatives/carers about their illness and clinical progress.
To undertake essential administrative
duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and
liaising with colleagues in primary care.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary
approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied
healthcare professionals, including the Leeds Integrated Discharge Team,
specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
You will be provided with a tailored
job plan in which time will be provided to pursue projects in teaching and
education, simulation, and / or quality improvement.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Protected non-clinical time will be
provided as described.
There will be opportunity for
undergraduate teaching.
Study leave is available, at the
discretion of Educational Supervisors, for courses/training related to AIM and
GIM.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Completion of the MRCP(UK) diploma
Experience
Essential
- 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of Foundation and Internal Medicine Training Year 1 and 2 competences, in line with GMC standards. At least 6 months experience working in Acute and General Internal Medicine by the time of intended start date
Desirable
- Evidence of having worked at Registrar-level
Eligibility, fitness to practice and language skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic and personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of skills in the management of the acute unselected medical take. Contribution to Clinical Audit and QIP
Desirable
- Previous involvement in Research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Completion of the MRCP(UK) diploma
Experience
Essential
- 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of Foundation and Internal Medicine Training Year 1 and 2 competences, in line with GMC standards. At least 6 months experience working in Acute and General Internal Medicine by the time of intended start date
Desirable
- Evidence of having worked at Registrar-level
Eligibility, fitness to practice and language skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date. Eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic and personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of skills in the management of the acute unselected medical take. Contribution to Clinical Audit and QIP
Desirable
- Previous involvement in Research
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).
