Junior Training Fellow - Medical Sdec

University Hospitals Of North Midlands Nhs Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford is seeking a junior medical doctor to provide support in the Acute Medicine Department, covering all clinical areas with supervision from consultants. The post focuses on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of patients, primarily in SDEC at County Hospital and AMU support as needed.

The role offers exposure to academic work, audits and a clear appraisal framework with a mentor from the consultant body to support your

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification required.
• MRCP Part 1 and ALS are desirable prerequisites.
• Eligibility for GMC registration via PLAB/EPIC may be required for international doctors.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support in Acute Medicine with patient-focused care.
• Cover all clinical areas of the department with consultant supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Audits

Clinical judgement

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP Part 1

Advanced Life Support

GMC registration eligibility

Job description

Job summary

To provide junior medical support in the Acute Medicine Department, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all categories of patients and the proper functioning of the Department.

The post holder will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects of work within the Acute Medicine Department. They will be expected to work as a junior grade doctor covering all clinical areas of the Department. There will always be a consultant or registrar available for advice/supervision. During this time the post holder will work primarily in the SDEC at County Hospital as well as providing support as needed on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU).

Main duties of the job

For the full list of duties for this post, please refer to the attached job description for further details.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

Supporting professional activities: There is time specifically set aside for academic work education, audit and management development.

Career support: the post holder will be allocated a Mentor/Clinical supervisor from amongst the consultant body and there is a robust system of appraisal.

Duties

• To provide medical support in the Acute Medicine Department, with a level of responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all categories of patients and the proper functioning of the Department
• To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff to contact you in respect of patients under your care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Eligible for full GMC Registration via the PLAB test or MTI route (AoMRC) or completed all parts (1, 2 & PACES) of the Federation of Royal College of Physicians MRCP (UK) examinations with IELTS (UKVI Academic) requirements of GMC if relevant and EPIC verification of qualifications for international doctors depending on primary medical qualifications
• MRCP Part 1
• Advanced life support certificate

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Academic and extracurricular achievements
• Completed all parts of the MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 36 months general medicine training
• At least 6 months experience in Acute Medicine
• Must have 12 months NHS experience in an SHO or equivalent post

Desirable

• Critical care experience

Skills

Essential

• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
• Experience in audits
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively ands cope under pressure

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties

Desirable

• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required

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.

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