Job summary
The appointee will complete on calls on the Clinical Decisions Unit, where twice daily Consultant ward rounds take place. They will be expected to supervise the CDU medical team and provide support and advice to more junior doctors. When not on call the appointee will provide medical support to Ainderby and Romanby wards and SDEC, working flexibly across the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Academic and postgraduate activities of the Medical Department There are regular lunch-time meetings including the Quality and Safety meeting and grand round meetings. The standard provisions for study leave for continuing medical education and personal development are overseen by the postgraduate department.
About us
The post is based at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, which is a fully equipped district general hospital with 160 beds. The hospital offers in-patient and out-patient facilities in general medicine and general surgery as well as an in-patient rehabilitation unit. The Urgent Treatment Centre provides a walk in service for minor injuries and illness. Ambulatory care provides Same Day Emergency Care and receives referrals from Primary Care, the UTC and Paramedics. The Friarage also has a brand new Renal Dialysis Unit and Eye Outpatients Department. There is a brand new education centre with state of the art facilities, a well-equipped medical library, computer room and a doctors mess. The education centre provides regular training including access to simulation equipment. There are full clinical support services on site including radiology, ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning, haematology, chemical pathology, histopathology, microbiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, etc. Out-patient clinics in dermatology, neurology, medical oncology and genito-urinary medicine are provided by visiting consultants from adjacent hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. This post may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. This post may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Communication and language skills (ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English)
Desirable
- Further postgraduate qualifications in medical education (e.g. Diploma or Masters)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCertMedEd )
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Ability to motivate and influence others across disciplines
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Min 2 years NHS experience
Desirable
- Ability to undertake and evaluate research
- Evidence of managing change/project management expertise
- Prizes and other academic distinctions
- Research experience
- Research publications
PERSONAL Attributes
Essential
- Show initiative, drive and enthusiasm
- Influencing & negotiating skills especially in difficult or sensitive situations
- Demonstrates a patient/client centred approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Communication and language skills (ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English)
Desirable
- Further postgraduate qualifications in medical education (e.g. Diploma or Masters)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCertMedEd )
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Ability to motivate and influence others across disciplines
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Min 2 years NHS experience
Desirable
- Ability to undertake and evaluate research
- Evidence of managing change/project management expertise
- Prizes and other academic distinctions
- Research experience
- Research publications
PERSONAL Attributes
Essential
- Show initiative, drive and enthusiasm
- Influencing & negotiating skills especially in difficult or sensitive situations
- Demonstrates a patient/client centred approach
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).
