Specialty Doctor in Endocrine Medicine

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Trust Doctor role in Endocrine Medicine. This full-time permanent position involves supporting the endocrine team with inpatient care, requiring GMC registration and relevant experience. Ideal for those looking to further their career in a supportive NHS environment, with educational links to develop expertise in endocrinology.

Benefits

Access to study leave

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for educational development

Qualifications

• Willingness to engage in clinical education and training.
• Knowledge of NHS operational frameworks.
• Previous experience in endocrine medicine is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatients care in the medical wards.
• Attend ward rounds and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Assist in-patient management and participate in audits.

Skills

Assessment and management of medical admissions

Participation in Clinical Audit

Communication in multi-disciplinary settings

Education

MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification

ALS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration with license to practice

Job description

Applications are invited for a post of Trust Doctor ( ST1 Equivalent) in Endocrine Medicine at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. This is a full time permanent contract. A good level of postgraduate NHS work experience would be an advantage.

The main role of the post is to support the endocrine team in delivering inpatients care, mainly on medical wards. Applicants will be required to have experience of working within a medicine related specialty for a minimum period of 12 months. You will require current ALS (or equivalent) and will also be GMC registered with a licence to practice.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment and management of medical admissions under the endocrine team in the Surgical Admission Lounge.
• Attend ward rounds as timetabled.
• Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings.
• Assist in-patient management.
• There are no out of hours responsibilities for this post, to guarantee continuity of care.
• Participate in Clinical Audit.
• Participate in departmental Education and Training sessions.

You will have access to study leave and the experience will be equivalent to a training post. You will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the fixed-term posts within the Trust.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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• We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
• Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
• ALS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with license to practice

Desirable

• Additional Qualifications e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD, or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Achieved appropriate level of core competencies in medical speciality (acute/general medicine, endocrine, renal, respiratory, gastroenterology)
• Has a working knowledge of NHS

Desirable

• Previous experience in endocrine medicine

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