Job overview
You will be part of the respective specialty teams on an acute specialty/GIM medicine wards based on Rookwood A and B (Elderly care), Hazelwood ward (Respiratory), Brindle (Gastroenterology and Elderly care), Coronary care Unit and Medical assessment unit. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care to our patients.
We will provide you with excellent clinical training in Geriatric medicine / Respiratory /Gastroenterology / Cardiology and Acute medicine during your rotation. You will be able to gain experience and knowledge in the above specialties. We are keen that you are afforded all the educational opportunities of specialist trainees in each of the posts. You will be encouraged to attend appropriate local training sessions and complete formal assessments in line with what is expected of junior trainees. At the end of the post, you will therefore be able to demonstrate evidence of learning and the acquisition of skills and competences that will strengthen any applications for future training posts.
The post holder will rotate every 4 months between Elderly care/GIM x 2, Respiratory/GIM x 1, Cardiology/GIM x 1, Gastroenterology/GIM x 1 and Acute medicine x 1 specialties and will be based at Chorley DGH.
The post holder will participate in an unselected General Internal Medicine on call on a one in 14 rota. The on call includes night shifts and weekend work.
Length of Appointment
2 years initially.
Main duties of the job
1. Be involved directly with the day-to-day functioning of your respective wards, and any associated medical outlying patients.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary team working (including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, mental health liaison and palliative care etc.) to promote patient independence and wellbeing, and proactive discharge planning.
3. Participate in consultant- and registrar-led ward rounds, and also perform independent ward rounds under supervision.
4. Undertake the administrative duties involved with the care of your patients.
5. Perform procedures (venepuncture, cannulation, arterial blood gas sampling, NG tube placement, catheters, mental state examination, Asitic tap)
6. Develop communication skills (including obtaining collateral histories, conducting family meetings and addressing advance care planning needs)
7. Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
8. Maintain continuing education and professional development.
9. Actively participate in the audit process and the quality improvement activity in the department.
10. Requirements for the post are outlined in the enclosed Person Specification Form
Working for our organisation
Our department is part of the Medical Directorate at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, providing services at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley & South Ribble Hospital, and serving a local population of 390,000 people.
This rotational post is based on Rookwood A&B wards for Elderly medicine, Brindle ward for Gastroenterology and GIM, Hazelwood ward for Respiratory medicine, Coronary care for Cardiology and Medical assessment unit for Acute medicine based at Chorley Hospital. The bed numbers vary between 24 to 30 on these wards. Each ward will be looked after by the respective Consultant teams and will have a cross cover arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
•What we can offer
•Job Plan/On-call Requirements
•The Team
Person specification
Qualifications/ Experience and skills
Essential criteria
11. Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBChB or equivalent
12. Previous general medicine experience ALS Audit Knowledge
13. Effective communication skills. Good organisation skills. Works well within a multidisciplinary environment. Team working Positive and enthusiastic approach to care of patients
14. Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Desirable criteria
15. MRCP Part 1
16. Computer Literacy Audit Project Clinical research Practical Procedures