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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* 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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* 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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