Job summary
The post will provide inpatient care to inpatients across the site, at present this is EAU and Harrowby Ward. These are mainly general medical and gastroenterology/respiratory/elderly patients.
The appointee will be expected, in conjunction with his / her colleagues, to provide a Middle-grade service for integrated medicine primarily at Grantham & District Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations or outreach district general hospital clinics. The post holder may be asked to move to the Boston or Lincoln site to support services there permanently.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to undertake day to day care including history taking, examination, planning and chasing investigations and conducting all other ward duties on daily basis. The consultants conduct ward rounds where the appointee will be expected to present the patients and undertake clinical work generated by the ward round.
The Gastroenterology patients are currently situated on Harrowby Ward alongside other specialities (Respiratory, Health Care of Older People), the ward works closely with the Emergency Admissions Unit (EAU). There is an Endoscopy Suite located on site.
Training can be provided in Endoscopy and Gastroenterology according to service needs although this is not a training position.
The post holder will be expected to carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of all medical trainee staff and be involved in the education of nursing staff and other clinical professions as appropriate.
There is a requirement for the post holder to participate in resident General Medical on call, on a 1 in 8 basis with prospective cover.
About us
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in the county, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Lincolnshire is such agreat place to live and work with many opportunities to grow and develop as well as spend time on hobbies, activities and taking in local historic sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details
Monday - Friday - Board round, Ward rounds and other general medical duties.
General medical on-call 1:8
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details
Monday - Friday - Board round, Ward rounds and other general medical duties.
General medical on-call 1:8
Person Specification
Qualifications/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent Valid ALS Certification
Special knowledge, abilities and/or experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in Medicine, at least one year in a recognised hospital
Desirable
- Experience in stroke medicine, including thrombolysis and TIA assessment.
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Displays leadership skills.
- Well developed inter- personal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Interests and motivation to the job
Essential
- Commitment to quality care
- Commitment and ability to organise professional self-development.
- Enthusiasm and experience in teaching all grades of staff.
- Involved in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Awareness and participation in SSNAP audits.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent Valid ALS Certification
Special knowledge, abilities and/or experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience in Medicine, at least one year in a recognised hospital
Desirable
- Experience in stroke medicine, including thrombolysis and TIA assessment.
Personal skills and qualities
Essential
- Displays leadership skills.
- Well developed inter- personal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Interests and motivation to the job
Essential
- Commitment to quality care
- Commitment and ability to organise professional self-development.
- Enthusiasm and experience in teaching all grades of staff.
- Involved in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Awareness and participation in SSNAP audits.
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).
