Job summary
We are recruiting a Trust ST3-5 in General Medicine who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".
The post holder will be based at St Mary's Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight. The post holder will be expected to work at ST3 level in both medical speciality and General (Internal) Medicine. The post would suitable for those with GIM experience at this grade or those building experience relevant to a future career in a medical speciality or GIM.
Experience could be offered in:
- Cardiology
- Respiratory medicine
- Diabetes and endocrine
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatrics
- Acute internal medicine
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support consultant led patient care on the inpatient wards and to supervise doctors in training assigned to the firm.
They will also provide support the medical admissions unit in the assessment of patients referred to it and to outpatients as required.
They wil lead the out of hours hospital at night team providing general medicine review to patients referred from the ED or their general practitioner to the on take service; to provide medical out of hours review to inpatients across the trust.
This is a full shift rota.
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Role
- To engage in the regular educational programme held by the Consultants and other medical staff
- To attend operational departmental meetings
- To support local trust Clinical Audit and service development programmes.
The posts are tailored to individuals career aspirations and aimed at supporting trainees with gain experience relevant to applications for substantive posts in the UK.
Trainees will be offered educational supervision, mentorship and annual appraisal.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust operates a partnership model with Portsmouth NHS trusts and University hospitals Southampton. Successful applicants will attend clinical MDTs organised with partners. The trusts will support successful applicants with requests to partners to assist with any specific personal development needs or requests that cannot be fulfilled by clinical experience on the IOW. This could include practical skills training, subspecialty training or research opportunities.
Department Information:
The department of medicine is based within the Medicine Clinical Business Unit of the Trust.
There are currently 4 medical ward areas
- Colwell Ward (28 beds)Appley Ward (up to 28 beds of which 18 are Respiratory)Stroke Unit (24 beds including 4 HASU beds)Coronary Care Unit (CCU) (6 beds) and Cardiac Step/Acute (12 beds).
The Coronary Care Unit provides the cardiac monitoring facilities including the insertion of temporary and permanent pacemakers.
In addition to this there is a 24 bedded Medical Assessment and Admissions Unit (MAAU). Most emergency admissions will be admitted to the MAAU first and then triaged to the other ward areas. Consultant ward rounds, led by the Acute Medicine Physicians, take place in the MAAU in the morning and in the early evening.
The Coronary Care Unit is adjacent to the Cardiology Department. The unit includes six acute beds, one fully equipped side room and GE Medical central monitoring facilities. There is a dedicated pacing theatre/procedures room, with a Siemens C-arm image intensifier, and an adjacent 12 bed step-down ward.
In addition to the above, the Trust has a 6 bed Intensive Care Unit caring for both level 2 and level 3 patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Role
- To engage in the regular educational programme held by the Consultants and other medical staff
- To attend operational departmental meetings
- To support local trust Clinical Audit and service development programmes.
The posts are tailored to individuals career aspirations and aimed at supporting trainees with gain experience relevant to applications for substantive posts in the UK.
Trainees will be offered educational supervision, mentorship and annual appraisal.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust operates a partnership model with Portsmouth NHS trusts and University hospitals Southampton. Successful applicants will attend clinical MDTs organised with partners. The trusts will support successful applicants with requests to partners to assist with any specific personal development needs or requests that cannot be fulfilled by clinical experience on the IOW. This could include practical skills training, subspecialty training or research opportunities.
Department Information:
The department of medicine is based within the Medicine Clinical Business Unit of the Trust.
There are currently 4 medical ward areas
- Colwell Ward (28 beds)Appley Ward (up to 28 beds of which 18 are Respiratory)Stroke Unit (24 beds including 4 HASU beds)Coronary Care Unit (CCU) (6 beds) and Cardiac Step/Acute (12 beds).
The Coronary Care Unit provides the cardiac monitoring facilities including the insertion of temporary and permanent pacemakers.
In addition to this there is a 24 bedded Medical Assessment and Admissions Unit (MAAU). Most emergency admissions will be admitted to the MAAU first and then triaged to the other ward areas. Consultant ward rounds, led by the Acute Medicine Physicians, take place in the MAAU in the morning and in the early evening.
The Coronary Care Unit is adjacent to the Cardiology Department. The unit includes six acute beds, one fully equipped side room and GE Medical central monitoring facilities. There is a dedicated pacing theatre/procedures room, with a Siemens C-arm image intensifier, and an adjacent 12 bed step-down ward.
In addition to the above, the Trust has a 6 bed Intensive Care Unit caring for both level 2 and level 3 patients.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of starting the post
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Has achieved most components of MRCP training and is actively pursuing full MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
- Has Completed Foundation training (or equivalent evidence of competence-CREST)
- ILS
- ALS/ATLS
Desirable
- Has achieved full MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Experience of medical duties at SPR level
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Maintain clinical and non-clinical skills
- Active in managing their own educational needs and engages in appraisal and educational supervision
Desirable
- Ability to practise evidence-based medicine
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of starting the post
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Has achieved most components of MRCP training and is actively pursuing full MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
- Has Completed Foundation training (or equivalent evidence of competence-CREST)
- ILS
- ALS/ATLS
Desirable
- Has achieved full MRCP(UK) or equivalent medical qualification
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Experience of medical duties at SPR level
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Maintain clinical and non-clinical skills
- Active in managing their own educational needs and engages in appraisal and educational supervision
Desirable
- Ability to practise evidence-based medicine
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).
