Job summary
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) are looking to recruit a forward-thinking and motivated doctor to join our team delivering Acute Medicine services. These posts present an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with a good understanding of acute medicine to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.
The Acute Medicine service is an integral part of the Trust's Medicine Division, providing care for a range of acutely unwell patients across our Short Stay Unit, Acute Assessment Units and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.
The successful applicants will join colleagues to continue the exciting developments improving the delivery of emergency care to these acutely unwell medical patients within the settings of the Emergency Floor.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and support our Acute Medicine department at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The advertised position is full time and may require on-call commitments .
The successful applicant will undertake independent ward rounds and assist in the direct management of acutely unwell adult patients within Bryn North
Candidate will have same educational and clinical supervision as in place for trainees.
The ideal candidate will have some experience working at foundation year two level in Acute Medicine and is looking to improve their knowledge, skills and considering a career in Acute Medicine.
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is essential for this role.
The role will require you to work across all areas of the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Please note, candidates will be required to present original certificates at interview.
For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining aCoS for the post on the GOV.UK website.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting Covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also find out more about how to access vaccinations. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will be based entirely at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
The candidate will be supported by 8 Consultants in Acute Medicine, 2 Trust Middle Grades as well as good junior doctor support from FY1, FY2, GP, VTS and ACCS trainee.
The candidate will work across the Acute Medical areas Bryn North Ward.
Planning and Organisational Duties
The job will give the individual a valuable experience in managing acutely ill patients as well as those with long term conditions.
- Perform ward-based duties e.g., Support Consultant led ward rounds, jobs related to ward rounds, EPR discharge letters, communication with patients and their relatives, their GPs, and other professional colleagues.
- Emergency and ongoing care of medical patients with the support of designated ward consultant(s) and on-call medical team.
- Ongoing contact with patients and their
- (FY2 only) To Perform basic clinical procedures e.g. cannulation, catheterisation, blood cultures, phlebotomy etc (with support and supervision where needed)
- MDT meetings with nursing staff, physio, OT, social workers as well as other members of the medical
- Attend with authorisation, appropriate teaching sessions
- Training in managing acutely ill
- Refined IT skills will be highly desirable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will be based entirely at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
The candidate will be supported by 8 Consultants in Acute Medicine, 2 Trust Middle Grades as well as good junior doctor support from FY1, FY2, GP, VTS and ACCS trainee.
The candidate will work across the Acute Medical areas Bryn North Ward.
Planning and Organisational Duties
The job will give the individual a valuable experience in managing acutely ill patients as well as those with long term conditions.
- Perform ward-based duties e.g., Support Consultant led ward rounds, jobs related to ward rounds, EPR discharge letters, communication with patients and their relatives, their GPs, and other professional colleagues.
- Emergency and ongoing care of medical patients with the support of designated ward consultant(s) and on-call medical team.
- Ongoing contact with patients and their
- (FY2 only) To Perform basic clinical procedures e.g. cannulation, catheterisation, blood cultures, phlebotomy etc (with support and supervision where needed)
- MDT meetings with nursing staff, physio, OT, social workers as well as other members of the medical
- Attend with authorisation, appropriate teaching sessions
- Training in managing acutely ill
- Refined IT skills will be highly desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Completed Medical training programme in UK or approved training abroad
- MRCP Part 2 and working towards Full MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- Full MRCP
- Specialty Certificate Examination
- Higher Degree - eg MSc PhD
- Qualification in Medical Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Acute Medicine/General Medicine at ST3 grade or above
Desirable
- NHS Experience in Acute Medicine/General Medicine at ST3 grade or above
Skills
Essential
- Competent in independent clinical assessment of acutely unwell adult patients
- Medical procedures including: Lumbar puncture, Chest drain and ascitic drain insertion.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of governance structure
- Knowledge of NHS and its management structure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Qualification - MBBS or equivalent
- Completed Medical training programme in UK or approved training abroad
- MRCP Part 2 and working towards Full MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- Full MRCP
- Specialty Certificate Examination
- Higher Degree - eg MSc PhD
- Qualification in Medical Management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Acute Medicine/General Medicine at ST3 grade or above
Desirable
- NHS Experience in Acute Medicine/General Medicine at ST3 grade or above
Skills
Essential
- Competent in independent clinical assessment of acutely unwell adult patients
- Medical procedures including: Lumbar puncture, Chest drain and ascitic drain insertion.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of governance structure
- Knowledge of NHS and its management structure
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
