Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our clinic team as we develop services within the Trust. Applicants will be expected to provide SpR-level (ST3+) medical cover for our inpatients in the department of Acute Medicine, working as part of a multi-professional team.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Main duties of the job
This post would be perfect for doctors post Core-Medical Training/at registrar level who are keen to take a break from training, and gain experience or qualifications in your area of interest. We have redesigned our trust doctor programme following feedback from previous cohorts. Our flexible model aims to meet the needs of doctors who have decided to break from training.
The general medical component of the job involves inclusion on a full shift rota with the Specialty Registrars. This is currently run over a 16-week period and includes long days on-call, nights, twilights and weekend discharge shifts
We are looking for someone to cover this post on a 1 or 2 year fixed term position
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award-winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post length is negotiable, and you will be offered the opportunity to express a preference on your medical wards.
Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post length is negotiable, and you will be offered the opportunity to express a preference on your medical wards.
Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in acute and general medicine at CT2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months with recent experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in working at ST3+ level elsewhere
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
- Good time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience in completion of Quality Improvement Projects
- Bronze, Silver or Gold QI award
- Competency in CMT procedural skills such as Lumbar puncture, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis etc
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexibility and ability to work hours
- IT skills on all Microsoft packages
- Fluent English speaker
Desirable
- Previous leadership experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS certification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in acute and general medicine at CT2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months with recent experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in working at ST3+ level elsewhere
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
- Good time management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience in completion of Quality Improvement Projects
- Bronze, Silver or Gold QI award
- Competency in CMT procedural skills such as Lumbar puncture, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis etc
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexibility and ability to work hours
- IT skills on all Microsoft packages
- Fluent English speaker
Desirable
- Previous leadership experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS certification
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).
