Job summary
We require Trust Grade Junior Doctors to work in the Medicine Department at Gloucestershire Royal & Cheltenham General Hospital, although post-holders may rotate between both sites. These posts are not recognised for training but will offer a similar experience as the Trainees who share the rota. The posts are initially for 12 months
These posts offer excellent experience within the medical division at F1, F2 and St1/2 level in different sub-specialties with 4 months rotations in General Medicine including: Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Care of the Elderly and Stroke.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY IF WE HAVE SUFFICIENT APPLICANTS
Main duties of the job
These posts are very suitable for junior doctors who have completed foundation training and are considering or have already been taking a career break (e.g., to go travelling) before joining a formal specialist training programme.
In order to provide sufficient cover for leave and general medicine out of hours worked by the junior doctors in the department in substantive training posts the post-holder at various times may have to work on different wards within the medicine department.
You will be given a protected 1 day a week to pursue another interest to help with career progression, e.g., spending time in another department outside medicine, formal training in QI, etc.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require Trust Grade Junior Doctors to work in the Medicine Department at Gloucestershire Royal & Cheltenham General Hospital, although post-holders may rotate between both sites. These posts are not recognised for training but will offer a similar experience as the Trainees who share the rota. The posts are initially for 12 months
These posts offer excellent experience within the medical division at F1, F2 and St1/2 level in different sub-specialties with 4 months rotations in General Medicine including: Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Care of the Elderly and Stroke.
These posts are very suitable for junior doctors who have completed foundation training and are considering or have already been taking a career break (e.g., to go travelling) before joining a formal specialist training programme.
In order to provide sufficient cover for leave and general medicine out of hours worked by the junior doctors in the department in substantive training posts the post-holder at various times may have to work on different wards within the medicine department.
You will be given a protected 1 day a week to pursue another interest to help with career progression, e.g., spending time in another department outside medicine, formal training in QI, etc.
Out of Hours Work & Weekend Work
There would be an expectation to undertake out of hours and weekend work. 50% slot share will be considered
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require Trust Grade Junior Doctors to work in the Medicine Department at Gloucestershire Royal & Cheltenham General Hospital, although post-holders may rotate between both sites. These posts are not recognised for training but will offer a similar experience as the Trainees who share the rota. The posts are initially for 12 months
These posts offer excellent experience within the medical division at F1, F2 and St1/2 level in different sub-specialties with 4 months rotations in General Medicine including: Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Care of the Elderly and Stroke.
These posts are very suitable for junior doctors who have completed foundation training and are considering or have already been taking a career break (e.g., to go travelling) before joining a formal specialist training programme.
In order to provide sufficient cover for leave and general medicine out of hours worked by the junior doctors in the department in substantive training posts the post-holder at various times may have to work on different wards within the medicine department.
You will be given a protected 1 day a week to pursue another interest to help with career progression, e.g., spending time in another department outside medicine, formal training in QI, etc.
Out of Hours Work & Weekend Work
There would be an expectation to undertake out of hours and weekend work. 50% slot share will be considered
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care
Desirable
- MRCP part 1
- Previous experience of working in a relevant medical specialty
- Previous experience working within the NHS (including clinical attachments)
Experience
Essential
- Out of hours / on call experience relevant to the job
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Essential audit and evidence based practise
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care
Desirable
- MRCP part 1
- Previous experience of working in a relevant medical specialty
- Previous experience working within the NHS (including clinical attachments)
Experience
Essential
- Out of hours / on call experience relevant to the job
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Essential audit and evidence based practise
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
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).
