Job summary
The successful candidate will provide medical cover for our inpatients in the respiratory ward and see referrals from other teams. They will also take part in outpatient clinics. They will be expected to deliver a keen and active role in day-to-day management of patients.
Weston General Hospital is developing into a thriving hospital at the heart of the community. We are currently immersed in the implementation of the Healthy Weston 2 programme which involves the development of safe, high-quality and sustainable emergency and planned care accessible to the local people
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our clinical team for a 12 month post between August 2023 and August 2024. Applicants will be expected to provide SpR-level (ST3+) medical cover for our inpatients in the department of respiratory medicine, working as part of a multi-professional team. They will also take part in outpatient clinics and see ward referrals from other teams. The successful candidate will work within a team of 3 respiratory SpRs on the ward. The successful candidate will be required to participate in the General Medicine on call rota which currently consists of 16 registrars.
About us
This is a really exciting time to join Weston General Hospital, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow, personally and professionally, and use your passion to positively shape the future of health and care services within the local communities. Based at a small dynamic hospital in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, and only a stones-throw from its two-mile long sandy beach, you will also benefit from being part of a large specialist NHS teaching trust with sites across Bristol and North Somerset.
There really has never been a more exciting time to join us. University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and Weston Area Health NHS Trust merged together to become one organisation in 2020. Our newly merged Trust has a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff, aiming to deliver exceptional local services for local people and specialist services across the South West and beyond. Together, we form one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is available to applicants who have clinical experience and qualifications equivalent to ST3 level or above. This post is not accredited as part of a speciality training programme. This post will however provide an opportunity to gain excellent experience in the management of acute and chronic respiratory and general medical patients and to develop your PDP.
Applications are invited for the full-time post of Specialty Registrar in Respiratory and General Medicine. This is initially for a fixed term period of 12 months with the potential to extend. The successful candidate should have the relevant experience in respiratory at ST3+ or equivalent level. They would be expected to offer a full-time commitment, which includes participation in the general medicine on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is available to applicants who have clinical experience and qualifications equivalent to ST3 level or above. This post is not accredited as part of a speciality training programme. This post will however provide an opportunity to gain excellent experience in the management of acute and chronic respiratory and general medical patients and to develop your PDP.
Applications are invited for the full-time post of Specialty Registrar in Respiratory and General Medicine. This is initially for a fixed term period of 12 months with the potential to extend. The successful candidate should have the relevant experience in respiratory at ST3+ or equivalent level. They would be expected to offer a full-time commitment, which includes participation in the general medicine on-call rota.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in respiratory medicine and a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Desirable
- Evidence of a formal training course in teaching methods
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
- The ability to practice independently under consultant supervision and supervise and teach junior medical staff
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate including performing Lumbar Punctures, Chest Drain insertion, Ascitic Drain insertion
Desirable
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects where the audit loop has been closed
Additional & Aptitudes
Desirable
- Evidence of enthusiasm for education and training
- .Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT IMPACT certification)
- Demonstrate interest in an understanding of respiratory medicine
- Evidence of involvement in management
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in respiratory medicine and a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Desirable
- Evidence of a formal training course in teaching methods
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
- The ability to practice independently under consultant supervision and supervise and teach junior medical staff
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate including performing Lumbar Punctures, Chest Drain insertion, Ascitic Drain insertion
Desirable
- Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects where the audit loop has been closed
Additional & Aptitudes
Desirable
- Evidence of enthusiasm for education and training
- .Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT IMPACT certification)
- Demonstrate interest in an understanding of respiratory medicine
- Evidence of involvement in management
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD
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).
