Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Acute Medicine Department at Jersey General Hospital. We are looking to appoint a dynamic-forward thinking staff grade to join the acute medicine workforce. The service comprises of a 25 bed Acute Assessment Unit featuring 5 enhanced care beds and an Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit. The post holder will work across both the AAU and the AEC.
The position comprises 14 PAs & there is a 1:5 ratio on-call commitment.
Continuing development is important, and a generous study leave budget can be tailored towards the requirements of the individual, with a purpose built Post Graduate Education Centre equipped to the highest standard.
Full travelling expenses are paid from a UK port of entry, with a generous relocation package available.
The post attracts residential qualifications and Jersey has excellent affordable private education for children. Under Jersey Law, applicants must possess FULL registration with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice.
The Government of Jersey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (to include children) and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this position will work with vulnerable people, the selection process will involve safeguarding measures and include an enhanced DBS check.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
To undertake clinical practice within the Acute Assessment Unit 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 acute medicine patients including participation on ward rounds and board rounds
To clinically manage patients of a higher acuity within the Enhanced Care Area
To provide same day emergency care activities within the Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit
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 and 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.
To comply with infection prevention & control requirements including the latest COVID-19 guidance and policies.
The post holder will be expected to be fully involved in a Risk Management program and support the Governance agenda.
About us
Jersey sits in the Bay of St Malo, 14miles (22kilometres) from the French coast and 85 miles (137 kilometres) south of the English coast. Jersey is the biggest of the Channel Islands.
Jersey is only 5 miles (8 kilometres) long and 9 miles (14.5 kilometres) wide.
Jersey has12 parishes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an existing specialty post in a team with a substantial commitment to the assessment and
ongoing care of unselected acute medical patients in Jersey General Hospital. The post holder will be
a member of Acute Medicine based on the newly formed Acute Assessment Unit. The post holder will
be pivotal in the clinical management of acute presentations to Jersey General Hospital.
The post holder will work across all domains of the Acute Medicine including:
- Acute Assessment Unit
- Enhanced Care Area
- Ambulatory Emergency Care
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an existing specialty post in a team with a substantial commitment to the assessment and
ongoing care of unselected acute medical patients in Jersey General Hospital. The post holder will be
a member of Acute Medicine based on the newly formed Acute Assessment Unit. The post holder will
be pivotal in the clinical management of acute presentations to Jersey General Hospital.
The post holder will work across all domains of the Acute Medicine including:
- Acute Assessment Unit
- Enhanced Care Area
- Ambulatory Emergency Care
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.
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).
- ALS.
Desirable
- Clinical Experience in a similar environment.
- MS or MD.
Specialist Experience
Essential
- 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 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.
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).
- ALS.
Desirable
- Clinical Experience in a similar environment.
- MS or MD.
Specialist Experience
Essential
- 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 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)