Job overview
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Trust Doctor (ST3+ Level) in General Medicine
Fixed Term 12 months
There’s never been a better time to join Whipps Cross University Hospital. This is a large, friendly District General Hospital, located on the edge of Epping Forest in Leytonstone, which is undergoing a period of regeneration and renewal. We are a centre for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, who attract students from London teaching hospitals as well as overseas, and have an excellent training and work environment with support given to doctors wishing to undertake research or further medical qualifications. We are known for caring for patients with a fascinating spectrum of medical conditions, providing an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills in preparation for the MRCP examination. Trainees are supported by a very well organised Medical Education Centre and candidates for these Clinical Fellow posts will be given the same study leave time allowance and teaching opportunities as those in formal training posts.
Main duties of the job
The Department of General Medicine at Whipps Cross Hospital aims to offer a comprehensive range of services to the local population of Waltham Forest, Western Redbridge and the neighbouring part of South West Essex. The department regularly sees a rich mixture of pathology and complex psycho-social issues. The local population contains a significant level of older patients with frailty and high rates of dementia and associated delirium.
The inpatient service comprises of two general medicine wards, Birch & Blackthorn. Each ward has 2 ST1-2 level junior doctors with an ST3+ higher trainee staffing it daily in line with the RCP Safe Medical Staffing Guidelines.
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
The successful applicant will be able to develop individualised educational goals including a focus within the specialty of your choice. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has a high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the postholder is interested they will be able to gain audit, research, or teaching experience. Our people value the opportunity to work in a supportive culture and we ensure our teams are well-rewarded for their contribution.
The post holder will have the opportunity to participate fully in the Acute unselected Medical On-Call at ST3 level. You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and have significant experience across a broad range of General Medical Subspecialties
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
2. Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Desirable criteria
3. Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Broad experience in General Medicine
5. Current ALS certificate
Desirable criteria
6. Subspecialty Experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
7. Detailed knowledge of G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post
8. Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
9. Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
11. Experience of supervising medical staff
12. Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
13. Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
14. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies
15. IT skills