Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor with a minimum of 4 years post graduate experience in acute and/or general internal medicine to join our teams in delivering high-quality senior level care to acutely unwell patients in our outlier areas.
Weekly timetable will be discussed and agreed with the appointee and will incorporate:
· Outlier ward rounds
· Specialty work (option of Acute, Infectious Diseases, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Older Persons Medicine, Respiratory and Emergency Medicine)
· 2:6 weekends
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Specialty doctors provide routine medical and psychiatric support, including initial assessments, mental state examinations, and managing inpatients under consultant supervision.
2. Diagnosis and Treatment:
They are responsible for carrying out investigations, making diagnoses, and implementing treatment plans, including preparing discharge summaries.
3. Communication:
They communicate effectively with patients, relatives, staff, and other stakeholders, maintaining appropriate records and reports.
Service and Professional Activities:
4. Service Delivery:
They contribute to service delivery and improvement, including attending multidisciplinary meetings and participating in audit activities.
Working for our organisation
This new post arises from an exciting investment in the transformation of medicine and emergency care services (MECS) at The James Cook University Hospital. The MECS collaborative is made up of Acute, Respiratory, Infectious Diseases, Older Persons Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology and Emergency medicine specialties. We have 9 In Patient wards and additional beds across outlier areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information and details regarding this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. MRCP and GMC registration
6. Minimum 4 years of post graduate experiences
7. Minimum 4 years in general / acute medicine
8. Minimum 2 years' experience as Tier 2 medical registrar level in the UK
Desirable criteria
9. An appropriate higher qualification
10. Specialty certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Wide range of experience in general medicine at ST3 level
12. Clinical training and experience equivalent to ST3
13. Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and lead resident staff members
Desirable criteria
14. Evidence of research or innovative service developments
15. Sub specialty experience
16. Sub specialty experience
Experience
Essential criteria
17. Minimum 4 years of post-graduated experiences
18. Minimum 2 years experience as Tier 2 (medical registrar) level in UK
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Ability to perform medical procedures expected at completion of CMT2
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
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Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.