Job summary
University Hospitals Leicester are delighted to offer the opportunity for the right candidates to come and join our team in Cardiology and Respiratory for afixed term 12 month postwith the possibility of extension.
Trust Grade doctors at UHL will be entitled to take study leave and allocated funding for training and study along with 27 days annual leave per year.
Main duties of the job
The Respiratory Medicine, and Cardiology departments at Glenfield Hospital are one of the largest in the UK and these posts enjoy all the benefits that a large prestigious teaching hospital offers. The department offers MRCP PACEs teaching, weekly cardiorespiratory tutorials, journals clubs and Grand rounds.
The posts benefit from alignment with one of our Consultant firms on a base ward which has at least 4 junior doctors as well as a registrar where you will look after patients with a variety of general and specialist respiratory and cardiology conditions including pleural disease and heart failure. You will be expected to participate in the delivery of services within the department working on both base wards and in our Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU), and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) giving you opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in your chosen Speciality.
The posts are full time and may involve working on a On Call Rota. UHL has strategic objectives which include building a world class reputation in research, education and training relevant to the diverse population in Leicester, delivering an excellent patient experience and ensuring UHL is fit for purpose
About us
This post will allow the successful candidate to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England employing over 16,000 members of staff, providing services to nearly a million people across Leicestershire and Rutland with all three hospitals delivering an acute general hospital service
Job description
Job responsibilities
All posts have a service element, and the following covers the majority of duties. There will be minor variations in different hospitals, but the list is aimed at covering the majority of duties:
- Supervise, monitor and assist the Foundation Year (F1) in the day-to-day management of in-patients in posts with an attached F1.
- Liaise between nurses, Doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.
- Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled
- Take part in rostered emergency work.
- Dictate discharge summaries.
- Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
- Teach medical students as directed.
- Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues.
- Attend induction in each hospital or new department
- Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
Job description
Job responsibilities
All posts have a service element, and the following covers the majority of duties. There will be minor variations in different hospitals, but the list is aimed at covering the majority of duties:
- Supervise, monitor and assist the Foundation Year (F1) in the day-to-day management of in-patients in posts with an attached F1.
- Liaise between nurses, Doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.
- Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled
- Take part in rostered emergency work.
- Dictate discharge summaries.
- Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
- Teach medical students as directed.
- Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues.
- Attend induction in each hospital or new department
- Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- Medical Degree
Experience
Essential
- UK Experience / NHS Clinical Attachment
Development & Progression
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Desire for a Career in Medical Specialty
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- Medical Degree
Experience
Essential
- UK Experience / NHS Clinical Attachment
Development & Progression
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- Desire for a Career in Medical Specialty
Desirable
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).
