Job overview
Barts Health NHS Trust
Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1/2) in Emergency Medicine
Whipps Cross Hospital
We are looking for Trust Doctors (ST1-2) Equivalent Level to start as soon as possible.
The contract is for 6 months initially, with a possible extension.
This post is not recognised for foundation training and therefore full GMC registration will be required. However, support will be provided for portfolio development, and an educational supervisor will be allocated. You will be expected to provide clinical work cover and there may be educational opportunities which are run for the benefit of the Foundation year trainees.
Main duties of the job
This post is not recognised for foundation training and therefore full GMC registration will be required. However, support will be provided for portfolio development, and an educational supervisor will be allocated. You will be expected to provide clinical work cover and there may be educational opportunities which are run for the benefit of the Foundation year trainees.
We reserve the right to close applications sooner than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified early. We anticipate a large response and thus we will aim to shortlist and recruit within the next 7 days. An early application is therefore strongly encouraged
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post is not recognised for foundation training and therefore full GMC registration will be required. However, support will be provided for portfolio development, and an educational supervisor will be allocated. You will be expected to provide clinical work cover and there may be educational opportunities which are run for the benefit of the Foundation year trainees.
We reserve the right to close applications sooner than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified early. We anticipate a large response and thus we will aim to shortlist and recruit within the next 7 days. An early application is therefore strongly encouraged
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
1. MB ChB or equivalent
2. Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
3. MRCP(UK)Part I or equivalent
4. MRCS Part A and B or equivalent
5. MCEM Parts A and B or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Medical knowledge commensurate with grade
Desirable criteria
7. NHS experience
Skills
Essential criteria
8. Understanding of ALS principles
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
9. Good communication skills both written and verbal
10. Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
Communication
Essential criteria
11. Commitment to quality care
12. Ability to organize ones CPD
Desirable criteria
13. Enthusiasm in teaching junior doctors, medical students and nurses
14. Involvement in clinical audit
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
15. The post holder will be required to work shifts, on call, flexible hours.