Main area LED - Trust Registrar Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar Contract 12 months (12 Month Fixed Term. On-Calls) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (On-Call Rota) Job ref 388-7277840-CW
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £61,825 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/08/2025 23:59
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Geriatric department at Torbay Hospital, working alongside a dynamic and enthusiastic clinical team.
Applicants will be offered a 12-month post at registrar level in HOP/Stroke, with a commitment to the GIM registrar on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to abide by the code set out in the GMC “Good Medical Practice” and to continue to improve on the generic competencies outlined in the Foundation Programme
* Taking a complete medical history in a holistic way, with a focus on the patient’s agenda
* Performing a complete systems examination while maintaining the dignity of the patient
* Requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations including radiological tests, biochemistry and haematology tests and basic microbiological tests
* Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in patient management, with a focus on effective communication
* Learning to prioritise tasks to enable safe and high quality patient care
* Supervising, training and assisting junior clinical staff when required
* Participating in ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as timetabled
* Referring on to specialty inpatient teams by telephone or electronic referral system
* Attending weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
* Supervising medical students
* Complying with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
Working for our organisation
3 Specialist registrars
Minimum staffing level of 4 other doctors composed of foundation trainees, IMT’s and trust doctors.
Wide range of allied health professionals including specialist nurses, dieticians and clinical endoscopists.
This is an exciting time to join the team with lots of opportunity for involvement in service development, QI, and research with the rapid evolution of the virtual ward and introduction of national lung cancer screening. We are also a research-active department with a range of opportunities for involvement in a variety of clinical trials.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate would be working at IMT3/ST4-equivalent level within the Geriatric department. The role includes participation in the 1:12 General (Internal) Medicine registrar rota.
· To support the wards within GIM and Geriatrics
· To support our outpatient and Unit (Hutchings) with Gastroenterology practical procedures and supervision of junior team drains
· To undertake outpatient Gastroenterology clinics
· To have opportunity to train in diagnostic endoscopy or continue to perform endoscopic procedures (depending on applicants prior experience and career aspirations)
Person specification
* GMC
* NHS experience
* UK experience
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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