Job summary
The Trust Doctor will provide a range of duties as directed by the Consultant/Specialty Trainee (or equivalent) depending on the part of the rota that they are on. These will include:
- Care of patients in the cardiology & general medical beds.
- Routine and acute post take ward rounds.
- Updating family members on clinical progress / discharge planning.
- Assessment of patients in the integrated acute assessment unit (iAAU).
- Multidisciplinary meetings with social workers, physiotherapists etc.
- Prompt completion of discharge summaries and outpatient letters.
- Audit and clinical governance activities
Main duties of the job
Kingston Hospital, CQC 'Outstanding' rated, is a busy 450 bedded acute general hospital. We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care and maternity services.
We gained Foundation Trust status in 2013.
There are daily multi-disciplinary 'RAG' board meetings, which focus on a team-based approach to care and discharge planning and twice weekly Consultant ward rounds.
Kingston Hospital has an active post-graduate medical centre and a comprehensive library. There are almost daily teaching sessions including Grand Rounds, SHO teaching and a Journal Clubs. There will be opportunities to participate in educational research/ QIP /audit to support training applications and this post has a study budget attached to the post.
In addition the successful candidate will have access to the doctor's mess.
About us
Kingston Hospital has recently been awarded Foundation Trust status. We serve a population of approximately 320,000 in Kingston, Esher, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and other parts of South West London.
The area is one of the most attractive "green" areas in the outer London region, almost entirely surrounded by river, three Royal Parks and open countryside. It is 12 miles from the centre of London and 10 miles from Heathrow airport. There are good road and rail links with Central London and there is a larger commuter population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust Doctor may be required to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant. Commitments arising in such circumstances are, however, exceptional and Trust Doctors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis. In emergency situations the Trust doctor may be asked to provide additional on-call cover.
More information can be found when reviewing the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust Doctor may be required to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant. Commitments arising in such circumstances are, however, exceptional and Trust Doctors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis. In emergency situations the Trust doctor may be asked to provide additional on-call cover.
More information can be found when reviewing the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1 / 2
- Current ALS provider
- Second degree
Experience
Essential
- Completed FY1/FY2 or equivalent posts
Desirable
- Evidence of specialty skills
- Post registration experience in the NHS
- Experience of research/ audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to personal development
- Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1 / 2
- Current ALS provider
- Second degree
Experience
Essential
- Completed FY1/FY2 or equivalent posts
Desirable
- Evidence of specialty skills
- Post registration experience in the NHS
- Experience of research/ audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to personal development
- Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
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).
