Job summary: We are looking to recruit caring, professional, suitably qualified Doctors to work across all grades and specialties on a bank basis. You must have at least 6 months experience in an NHS setting to proceed with joining our Bank. Visa sponsorship does not apply to this role.
Specialties
- Anaesthetics
- General Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- General Surgery
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit suitably qualified doctors to work across all grades and specialties for work ranging from a single shift to an extended post, with evening, weekend and on-call shifts available.
- liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients, and relatives to support safe care;
- attend and participate in board rounds, ward rounds, and other related daily unit activities;
- provide appropriate workplace supervision to other staff as needed;
- maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in relation to documentation;
- arrive on time for the shift and be available from the arranged start time;
- co‑operate with the workforce deployment team in relation to shift administration;
- attend local induction when working in new areas;
- comply with all local policies, including upholding the trust's values and behaviours;
- hold full GMC registration and achieve the appropriate level of competencies for the post.
About us
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident employer and, as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview provided they meet the minimum criteria for the post.
Person Specification – Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values;
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification;
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment;
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards (Good clinical care, Maintaining good medical practice, Good relationships and communication with patients, Good working relationships with colleagues, Good teaching and training, Professional behaviour and probity, Delivery of good acute clinical care);
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Fitness to Practice – Essential
- Fit to practice safely and up to date.
Skills – Essential
- Demonstrable written and spoken English adequate for effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues;
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge, judgement, and to prioritise clinical need;
- Appropriate technical competence with potential for developing strong/complex clinical/diagnostic skills (e.g., CPR, infection control, physical examination, history‑taking);
- Understanding of audit, research, and evidence‑based practice, with potential to contribute to research;
- Capacity to monitor and anticipate rapidly changing situations;
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others, discussing treatment options in patient‑friendly language;
- Capacity to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate;
- Capacity to establish good working relationships, think beyond the obvious, and bring a range of approaches to problem‑solving;
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive or pressurised situations;
- Awareness of own limitations and when to seek help;
- Capacity to manage time, prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, and follow instructions;
- Understanding of the importance and impact of information systems.
Desirable
- Practical skills such as hand‑eye coordination, dexterity, visual‑spatial awareness;
- Attendance at relevant courses (e.g., ALS, ALERTS);
- Academic and research achievements (e.g., degrees, prizes, publications, presentations);
- Active participation in audit and teaching/learning of others;
- Participation in risk management and/or clinical or laboratory research.
Commitment to Specialty – Essential
- Realistic insight into specialty;
- Self‑awareness and commitment to personal and professional development;
- Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, with a reflective and analytical practice.
Probity – Essential
- Responsibility for own actions, respect for the rights of all, and awareness of ethical principles, safety, children's rights, confidentiality and consent;
- Advocacy for patients, clinical governance, and responsibilities of an NHS employee.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any prior convictions.
Applications requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Key Details
- Grade: Foundation Doctor
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £30 an hour (Hourly)
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Job locations: North Middlesex, London, NW3 2QG
- Reference number: 391‑3759‑BANK
- Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust