Job overview
The post will be a part of the Acute/General Medicine ST3+ tier at Dorset County Hospital, taking a share of the on-call duties and gaining exposure to a wide range of medical conditions while being fully supported by a full resident and senior team. This will include full and equal access to educational and clinical supervision as well as internal educational and training opportunities and funded study leave. Access to an ePortfolio will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity to gain experience in the specialty of their choice, on an inpatient, outpatient or procedure basis (subject to capacity in a few specialties). Where possible this will be aligned with the clinical service placement, although it should be emphasised that the elective sessions are not restricted to the area of medicine in which the post is located.
Main duties of the job
The role provides a core service purpose to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute unselected medical on-call rota. It is recognised that access to specialty training posts can be limited and prior experience can be valuable. Exposure to a specialty at registrar grade can help to clarify the level of interest in obtaining a training post and for some people the choice between specialties may not yet be fully formed. It is intended that the post gives reliable and structured access to the specialty/specialties of choice of the successful candidate. The exact nature and timing of these sessions will be dependent upon the candidate’s preferences and the opportunities within the system, moderated by the service requirements. The other sessions are aligned with the trust’s clinical service needs, which for some applicants may precisely match their specialty interest.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide core services to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute medical on-call rota. The candidate will be required to take part in the consultant led ward rounds, as well as, other daily ward duties specific to the ward area.
On-call duties will include liaising with GP colleagues with regards to unselected medical intake patients and those that are generated by the Emergency Department to ensure the appropriate, high quality delivery of care.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Medical Degree (MBBS, MChB or equivalent)
* Full GMC registration and a license to practice is required
* Postgraduate training in medicine
* Full MRCP or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* At least 3 years clinical experience in general medicine
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
* Evidence of career planning in acute/general edicine, e.g. MRCP or exam pass
Desirable criteria
* Ideally some experience in an area being recruited to
* Evidence of assisting in or taining in medical procedures
* Evidence of experience in NHS discharge planning
Current Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Evidence and understaning of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
* Evidence of good oral and written English
Audit and Research
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of medical and clinical audit