Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow in Medicine - ST4 level in Department of Medicine for the Elderly
Are you at a crossroads in your career?
Are you looking for more clinical experience before Internal Medicine stage 2 training in Medicine?
Do you need training in Geriatrics to complete the 'Alternative Certificate' ready for Internal Medicine stage 2 applications?
Keen to gain more experience in Medicine with a friendly team that is interested in your development as a doctor before deciding on your next career move?
Would you like to spend one day per week dedicated to training opportunities such as specialist clinics or completing Quality Improvement Projects?
Main duties of the job
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic doctors to join their Trust at middle grade level. A busy, progressive, forward thinking hospital, rated 'Good' by the CQC in 2019, we invite you to join the medical team at Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital Burton.
We would like to offer you opportunities in bone health, falls and general DME to increase your out-patient experience, build upon the skills you already have and work in our busy yet friendly department.
Support and training will be available.
You will receive supervision, access to an Eportfolio and be encouraged to join the established teaching programmes. We can offer PACES training if needed and where possible, offer opportunities to complete the 'alternative certificate' ready for higher training applications.
You will have £500 and five days (pro rata) for study leave and subject to individual requirements. We will perform your annual appraisal.
The postholders will either be based at the RDH or QHB sites, or rotate across both.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based at the Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and working at either RDH, Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB) or rotating across both, we are appointing to our senior clinical fellow (ST4 equivalent level) posts within our Department of Medicine for the Elderly team. This will be a full-time or part time, fixed-term service appointment for 1-year fixed term with a possibility of extension.
You will be based within the Department of Medicine for the Elderly and work with consultants, advanced care practitioners (ACPs), Therapists and Discharge Support Officers to deliver a responsive service to medical patients throughout the hospital. Your speciality team will give you consistent support and further learning opportunities.
There will be an element of out of hours work, including evenings and weekends, providing registrar cover for the Medical out of hours or Renal HDUs at RDH on a 1:7 basis and QHB on a 1:9 basis. Where you are on call depends upon your placement/rotation. The 1st on call middle grade rota at QHB consists of day cover (0900 2130) and night cover (2100- 0930) with a handover at the start and end of the shifts. You will be responsible for managing the medical take and will lead the junior doctor on call team and resus team.
There is consultant presence on site for the take 0800-2100 seven days a week. Overnight supervision by consultants is from home. Until 2400 each night there are two middle grades in the hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based at the Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and working at either RDH, Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB) or rotating across both, we are appointing to our senior clinical fellow (ST4 equivalent level) posts within our Department of Medicine for the Elderly team. This will be a full-time or part time, fixed-term service appointment for 1-year fixed term with a possibility of extension.
You will be based within the Department of Medicine for the Elderly and work with consultants, advanced care practitioners (ACPs), Therapists and Discharge Support Officers to deliver a responsive service to medical patients throughout the hospital. Your speciality team will give you consistent support and further learning opportunities.
There will be an element of out of hours work, including evenings and weekends, providing registrar cover for the Medical out of hours or Renal HDUs at RDH on a 1:7 basis and QHB on a 1:9 basis. Where you are on call depends upon your placement/rotation. The 1st on call middle grade rota at QHB consists of day cover (0900 2130) and night cover (2100- 0930) with a handover at the start and end of the shifts. You will be responsible for managing the medical take and will lead the junior doctor on call team and resus team.
There is consultant presence on site for the take 0800-2100 seven days a week. Overnight supervision by consultants is from home. Until 2400 each night there are two middle grades in the hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support certification
- MRCP or equivalent higher qualification
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience within the last 2 years
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Teaching experience
Essential
- Evidence & Experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
- Evidence of leadership skills
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support certification
- MRCP or equivalent higher qualification
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience within the last 2 years
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Teaching experience
Essential
- Evidence & Experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
- Evidence of leadership skills
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
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).
