Job summary
Interview date: TBC shortly
As this advert covers three different specialties, please clearly state in your cover letter which specialty, or specialties, you are interested in.
We are pleased to be able to offer specialty posts in our medical teams for Respiratory Medicine, Care of the Elderly and Renal Medicine, committing to the assessment and ongoing care of medical patients in Jersey General Hospital. The post holder will be a member of the medical team and will be able to perform specialist duties in areas such as Acute Medicine, Renal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine working directly with those consultant teams. The post holder will be pivotal in the clinical management of presentations to Jersey General Hospital.
The post holder will work across all domains of Medicine including:
-Medical Wards
-Specialist Teams and Outpatients
-Ambulatory SDAC areas where appropriate
Main duties of the job
- To undertake clinical practice within the medical wards ensuring that personalised, evidence informed medical care plans are delivered to all patients and that they are appropriately documented and regularly evaluated.
- To work in close partnership and liaison with Primary Care to provide telephone advice including provision of hospital avoidance initiatives.
- To undertake inpatient management of medical patients including participation on ward rounds and board rounds.
- To provide clinical advice & support to primary care colleagues and other consultants within Health & Care Jersey medical model.
- To assist, where appropriate, with the management of patients of a higher acuity within the Enhanced Care Area.
- To provide advice and timely medical reviews and interventions as part of the interdisciplinary model of care.
- To engage with wider members of the MDT.
- To liaise with tertiary referral centres as appropriate to provide patient centred care & service improvements as directed by consultant plans.
- Maintain good quality up to date medical records including timely discharge letters and summaries.
- To ensure appropriate documentation and coding is used to provide consistent audit and monitoring of the service.
- To adhere to local prescribing guidelines.
About us
We aim to enable Islanders to live longer, healthier and productive lives. We provide safe, sustainable, affordable and integrated services in partnership with others.
These include the provision of a wide array of hospital services, social care and support in the community, such as:
-providing hospital care including emergency care, intensive care and maternity services and in the UK when needed
-providing social care services, and services in the community
-monitoring and improvement of the quality of all services
-the education and development of medical professionals
-the provision of a coordinated approach to mental health care
-offering free, private and confidential counselling services
-influencing and creating conditions that allow people to improve their health
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking dedicated and skilled Staff Grades in Respiratory, Renal and Care of the Elderly to join our dynamic team. These roles offer an exciting opportunity to live and work in a stunning island setting, providing high-quality care to a diverse and appreciative population.
As a Staff Grade, you will play a vital role is supporting service delivery, working closely with Consultants, multidisciplinary teams, and the wider hospital community. Whether your expertise lies in Respiratory Care, Renal Medicine or Geriatric Services, we welcome applicants who are committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous service improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking dedicated and skilled Staff Grades in Respiratory, Renal and Care of the Elderly to join our dynamic team. These roles offer an exciting opportunity to live and work in a stunning island setting, providing high-quality care to a diverse and appreciative population.
As a Staff Grade, you will play a vital role is supporting service delivery, working closely with Consultants, multidisciplinary teams, and the wider hospital community. Whether your expertise lies in Respiratory Care, Renal Medicine or Geriatric Services, we welcome applicants who are committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous service improvement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Registrar, Staff Grade or Associate Specialist level in (sub speciality)
- 4 or more years post qualification experience in acute medicine
- Enthusiastic Teacher Previous
- Speciality experience in Acute/General Medicine
- Acute Medicine Experience
- Procedural experience:
- - Lumbar puncture - Thoracocentesis - Paracentesis - IV Cannulation - Urinary catheterisation - NG tube placement - Midline insertion
Desirable
- Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience
- Subspeciality Experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- IPC Compliance
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to effectively person as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Leadership skills
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Registrar, Staff Grade or Associate Specialist level in (sub speciality)
- 4 or more years post qualification experience in acute medicine
- Enthusiastic Teacher Previous
Desirable
- Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to practise (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment).
- Clinical Experience in a similar environment
- MS or MD
- ALS
- MRCP
Other
Essential
- Participation in Clinical Audit & Risk Management Activities
- Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults
- Attendance at conference / educational courses
- Commitment to evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of annual appraisal
- Experience of Service Planning
- Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals
- Formal management experience, training, or qualifications
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to Work Flexibly with Colleagues to provide services.
- Ability to Work Effectively with a Multi-Disciplinary Team, motivating and influencing others through their enthusiasm.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
- Highly motivated
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of Teaching, Training & Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and undergraduate students
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Registrar, Staff Grade or Associate Specialist level in (sub speciality)
- 4 or more years post qualification experience in acute medicine
- Enthusiastic Teacher Previous
- Speciality experience in Acute/General Medicine
- Acute Medicine Experience
- Procedural experience:
- - Lumbar puncture - Thoracocentesis - Paracentesis - IV Cannulation - Urinary catheterisation - NG tube placement - Midline insertion
Desirable
- Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience
- Subspeciality Experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- IPC Compliance
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to effectively person as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Leadership skills
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Registrar, Staff Grade or Associate Specialist level in (sub speciality)
- 4 or more years post qualification experience in acute medicine
- Enthusiastic Teacher Previous
Desirable
- Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to practise (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment).
- Clinical Experience in a similar environment
- MS or MD
- ALS
- MRCP
Other
Essential
- Participation in Clinical Audit & Risk Management Activities
- Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults
- Attendance at conference / educational courses
- Commitment to evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of annual appraisal
- Experience of Service Planning
- Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals
- Formal management experience, training, or qualifications
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to Work Flexibly with Colleagues to provide services.
- Ability to Work Effectively with a Multi-Disciplinary Team, motivating and influencing others through their enthusiasm.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
- Highly motivated
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of Teaching, Training & Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and undergraduate students
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).