Job summary
Applications are invited for 2 positions of Consultant / Consultant Level Doctor in General Internal Medicine based at Dorset County Hospital.
Locum or Specialist Doctor appointment will be considered if applicable.
- Leadership in the care of medical inpatients residing on surgical wards.
- Participation in the General Medical On call at Consultant Level Currently Planned to be 1:15 weekdays and 1:9 weekends.
- To provide clinical advice for community service as part of admission avoidance strategies during on call duties.
- To provide continuing medical education and conduct undergraduate and post graduate teaching as appropriate
- To contribute to the development of clinical quality and effectiveness in medicine and other clinical areas where these overlap with developments in medicine pathways
- To work effectively with the multi-professional workforce and adjacent service to enable efficient and high value care.
The job plan consists of 10 PA's (8.5 direct clinical care and 1.5 SPA) there are opportunities for additional remuneration from work in leadership, education and research. We will consider candidates wanting less than full time working or annualised working with associated GIM on call pro rata.
The successful applicant will participate in the on-call rota for Medicine which provides a seven-day service for both inpatients and new admissions.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible to the Divisional Director and Divisional Manager.
Interviews are expected to take place during June 2024, please be advised that this is subject to change, and exact date to be confirmed.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We are pleased to announce that this role attracts newly launched financial benefits as part of our Warm Welcome and Refer a Friend Schemes.
If you reside outside of Dorset and join us in this role you will receive a Warm Welcome payment of up to £5000 as a thank you for bringing your expertise and knowledge to our Trust. If you have been referred to this role by a current DCHFT employee (and you currently reside outside of Dorset) your friend can also receive a referral payment - make sure to include this at the start of your supporting information and include your friend's full name.
For more information look here:https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DCH-Warm-Welcome-Scheme.pdf
For more information, please emailmelanie.nutt@dchft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment.Medical@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment.Medical@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Eduction & Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCP or overseas equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR, If not on the specialist register evidence of significant history of working at consultant level in a similar healthcare system (would be appointed to specialist pay scale)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant Clinical experience in Ward Based General Internal Medicine Inpatient Care
- Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant Level Doctor
Current Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Team Working and Service Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and service development
- Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.
Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Essential
- Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
- Knowledge of organizational aspects of the NHS
Teaching and communication
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
- Ability to present effectively to an audience
- Ability to communicate effectively
Person Specification
Eduction & Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCP or overseas equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR, If not on the specialist register evidence of significant history of working at consultant level in a similar healthcare system (would be appointed to specialist pay scale)
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant Clinical experience in Ward Based General Internal Medicine Inpatient Care
- Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant Level Doctor
Current Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Team Working and Service Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and service development
- Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.
Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Essential
- Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
- Knowledge of organizational aspects of the NHS
Teaching and communication
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
- Ability to present effectively to an audience
- Ability to communicate effectively
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).
