Job summary
We are inviting applications for a Trust Grade
Doctor Post as a fixed term contract for 12 months. This posts is suitable for
Doctors who have completed their Foundation Programme Training, working at
Internal Medicine Training (IMT) level at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust in the Departments of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Medicine.
Main duties of the job
This
is an exciting opportunity to gain experience of rheumatology and complex
neurological rehabilitation in a friendly and supportive environment. The posts
will be based at Chapel Allerton Hospital, part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust.
The
departments of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Medicine provide secondary and
tertiary level care for patients with a wide range or rheumatological
conditions and complex neurological disabilities throughout the Leeds and West
Yorkshire area. Both departments enjoy an international reputation as centers
of excellence for clinical work and research.The post will provide a broad
experience in caring for patients with complex long-term conditions, and would
particularly suit those aspiring to careers in rehabilitation medicine,
rheumatology, stroke, geriatrics, palliative care, or general practice.
The
post will comprise two six-month placements based in rehabilitation medicine
and in rheumatology. The appointed Trust Grade Doctor will follow a weekly
timetable comprising ward work and attendance at outpatient clinics. The post
holder will provide care for inpatients admitted under the rehabilitation
medicine and rheumatology teams.
There
will in addition be an expectation that the appointed doctors will regularly
attend outpatient clinics. These can be tailored to the educational objectives
of the post-holder.
About us
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
The
beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job role.
Emphasis should be on the requirements of the role not the individual when
completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus, mistakes are
used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute
Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across Wes
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The care and management of patients over four wards (dermatology/ rheumatology,
neurological rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, and elective postoperative
orthopaedics).
Provide care for inpatients with complex long-term conditions admitted under
the rehabilitation medicine and rheumatology teams
Attend outpatient clinics
Participate in a resident on-call rota
Completion of audit and research projects
Job description
Job responsibilities
The care and management of patients over four wards (dermatology/ rheumatology,
neurological rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, and elective postoperative
orthopaedics).
Provide care for inpatients with complex long-term conditions admitted under
the rehabilitation medicine and rheumatology teams
Attend outpatient clinics
Participate in a resident on-call rota
Completion of audit and research projects
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the followi
Other
Essential
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional developmen
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise Application form Interview / Selection centre References junior medical staff Ability to show leadership,
Experience
Essential
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- 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.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the followi
Other
Essential
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional developmen
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise Application form Interview / Selection centre References junior medical staff Ability to show leadership,
Experience
Essential
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- 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.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
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).
