Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join the Senior Medical Adult
Services Team, within the General and Specialist Medicine division, at Ashford and
St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is mainly based on the St
Peters site.
This
is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to progress a career in Care
of the Elderly, or further improve existing knowledge. They will join a
supportive team and gain valuable experience in in-patient and out-patient
cardiology, whilst developing relevant practical skills.
For any informal enquiries through
email only, please contact our Clinical Lead, Dr Peter Enwere at peter.enwere@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed
term post for service for two full time equivalent posts, one ASAP and the
other one from April 2023 until the first week of October 2023.
1.
SAMS Ward
Rounds to gain experience in the assessment and management of senior medical
patients.
2.
In reach to surgical wards
3.
Frailty in reach to Accident and Emergency Department
4. General
SAMS Clinics
All ward
rounds are supported fully by a daily Consultant ward round and clinics are
supported by a consultant.
The
successful applicant will participate in regular on-call commitments for acute
General Medicine at St Peters, on a full-shift rota.
There will be plenty of opportunities for research and audit.
We
offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pensions
Scheme, work perks, NHS discounts and on-site childcare provision (nursery).
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across out two hospitals,Ashford, Ashford, Surrey andSt Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are Fixed term posts. One of the roles is available ASAP and the
other one is from April 2023, both until the first week of October 2023
1.
Coronary Care/ Birch Ward Round
2.
In reach to other wards
3. General
Cardiology Clinics
4. Experience
in Cardiac procedures such as Echocardiography, angiography and pacing
All ward
rounds are supported fully by a daily Consultant ward round and clinics are
supported by a consultant.
The
successful applicant will participate in regular on-call commitments for acute
General Medicine at St Peters, on a full-shift rota.
There will be
plenty of opportunities for research and audit.
Administration:
The
successful applicant is expected to partake in administrative duties.
DUTIES OF THE POST HOLDER
Overview
of Responsibilities:
The post
holder will be joining the SAMS medical staffing team within the Division of
General & Specialist Medicine to ensure the
smooth running of the service. They will participate in regular on-call
commitments for acute General Medicine at St Peters, on a full- shift rota and provide in-patient and
out-patient care for patients per the Trusts contractual obligations to its purchasers. They will participate in the
supervision and training of junior medical staff and offer guidance and advice
to the wider MDT. The
successful candidate will maintain accurate record keeping for every
patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies. And keep up to date with
advances in current knowledge, practice
and work with and implement service policies, guidelines,
and protocols. They will participate in Trust training
programmes to improve the quality of service
provision. And will work within and demonstrate an understanding of the
Clinical Governance agenda.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are Fixed term posts. One of the roles is available ASAP and the
other one is from April 2023, both until the first week of October 2023
1.
Coronary Care/ Birch Ward Round
2.
In reach to other wards
3. General
Cardiology Clinics
4. Experience
in Cardiac procedures such as Echocardiography, angiography and pacing
All ward
rounds are supported fully by a daily Consultant ward round and clinics are
supported by a consultant.
The
successful applicant will participate in regular on-call commitments for acute
General Medicine at St Peters, on a full-shift rota.
There will be
plenty of opportunities for research and audit.
Administration:
The
successful applicant is expected to partake in administrative duties.
DUTIES OF THE POST HOLDER
Overview
of Responsibilities:
The post
holder will be joining the SAMS medical staffing team within the Division of
General & Specialist Medicine to ensure the
smooth running of the service. They will participate in regular on-call
commitments for acute General Medicine at St Peters, on a full- shift rota and provide in-patient and
out-patient care for patients per the Trusts contractual obligations to its purchasers. They will participate in the
supervision and training of junior medical staff and offer guidance and advice
to the wider MDT. The
successful candidate will maintain accurate record keeping for every
patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies. And keep up to date with
advances in current knowledge, practice
and work with and implement service policies, guidelines,
and protocols. They will participate in Trust training
programmes to improve the quality of service
provision. And will work within and demonstrate an understanding of the
Clinical Governance agenda.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable, and trustworthy
- NHS constitution
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- 2 years post Foundation year 1 experience i.e, 3 years post Qualification. Ability to manage acute medicine calls as middle grade Doctor.
- Advance life support certification
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK) or International Equivalent of Postgraduate Medical Training
Desirable
- MRCP part 1 or 2 or similar international certification.
- SAMS experience.
- Be able to work for the entire fixed term period
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at CT/ST 1/2 level of managing patients with severe acute medical disease by the time of commencement of ST3 training
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable, and trustworthy
- NHS constitution
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- 2 years post Foundation year 1 experience i.e, 3 years post Qualification. Ability to manage acute medicine calls as middle grade Doctor.
- Advance life support certification
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK) or International Equivalent of Postgraduate Medical Training
Desirable
- MRCP part 1 or 2 or similar international certification.
- SAMS experience.
- Be able to work for the entire fixed term period
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience at CT/ST 1/2 level of managing patients with severe acute medical disease by the time of commencement of ST3 training
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
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).
