Staff Grade Posts in Respiratory, Renal and Care of the Elderly

Government of Jersey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated Staff Grades in Respiratory, Renal, and Care of the Elderly. The roles involve clinical management at Jersey General Hospital, emphasizing teamwork and clinical excellence. Candidates should be committed to providing high-quality patient care and possess significant experience in acute medicine. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at Registrar, Staff Grade or Associate Specialist level in (sub specialty).
• 4 or more years post qualification experience in acute medicine.
• Enthusiastic Teacher.
• Speciality experience in Acute/General Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical practice within the medical wards.
• Work in close partnership with Primary Care for advice.
• Provide support to primary care colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

IT skills

Education

Primary Medical Degree

Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

MS or MD

ALS

MRCP

Job description

Overview

Interview date: To be published shortly. This advert covers three specialties—Respiratory Medicine, Care of the Elderly and Renal Medicine. The post holder will be a member of the medical team and will perform specialist duties in areas such as Acute Medicine, Renal Medicine and Respiratory Medicine, working with 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, and Ambulatory SDAC areas where appropriate.

These specialty posts commit to the assessment and ongoing care of medical patients in Jersey General Hospital.

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 in 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)
• Essential: 4 or more years post qualification experience in acute medicine
• Essential: Enthusiastic Teacher
• Essential: Speciality experience in Acute/General Medicine
• Essential: 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

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• IPC Compliance
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Leadership skills
• IT skills

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

• 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