Overview
These posts are designed to offer experience, and supervised training to doctors who have obtained the MRCP qualification, or are due to soon, and plan to pursue further training in specialty medicine in the UK.
These posts are not Deanery posts however, the posts are structured to provide a portfolio-based postgraduate training programme similar to the Deanery model. The Trust is committed to providing the medical training content. Essentially the structure, content and responsibilities of the posts are similar to Specialty Registrar training posts. Training will be supervised by a named consultant. At the end of the training period a Certificate of Postgraduate Training will be awarded.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the posts are normal registrar-level responsibilities that include care of inpatients, specialty outpatient clinics, and relevant diagnostic or invasive procedures under consultant supervision. Training will be supervised by a named consultant. The programme will include Audit projects, Clinical Governance, and where possible, research.
The typical candidate should have full MRCP, or at least Part I MRCP with a plan to take Part II/PACES in the next 6 months. Completion of the post will help prepare the candidate for further specialist training in the UK or abroad.
Fellows will be expected to join the weekly teaching sessions and Grand Rounds. In-house training is provided for PACES/MRCP part II, and study leave will be available to help candidates attend courses for MRCP preparation, or other areas of training.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and Costs
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Inpatients consultant and registrar ward rounds, ward referrals.
* General Medicine on-call
* Outpatients 2-3 clinics per week (may vary with Department)
* Assisting the consultant with relevant procedures and investigations, with a view to becoming an independent operator.
* Maintaining a training portfolio (and logbook of procedures where applicable).
* Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings
* Attendance at Grand Rounds and other Medical Meetings
* Attendance at scheduled teaching sessions
* Participation in audit projects (at least one audit every 6 months)
* Participation in Mortality & Morbidity case reviews.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST3 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
* Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
* Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty of minimum of 12 months.
* Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
* Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Other requirements
Essential
* An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
* Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment
* Current full GMC registration together with a Licence to Practise
* Access to transport and ability to travel to other hospital sites when required
Teaching Experience
Essential
* Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
* Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
* Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
* Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation and completion of audit projects.
Desirable
* Critical appraisal skills.
Research Experience
Essential
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
* Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years
* Evidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure.
* Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
* Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
* Ability to work without supervision.
* Ability to work antisocial hours.
Desirable
* Evidence of innovation
* Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
* Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Satisfactory completion of ST1-2 training, or equivalent.
* Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College.
* ALS Certification.
Desirable
* Attendance at recognised management courses.
* Formal qualification in teaching/education.
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