Job summary
The post holder will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects of work within the Acute Medicine Department. They will be expected to work as a middle grade doctor covering all clinical areas of the Department. There will be a Consultant available for advice/supervision at all times. During this time the post holder will work primarily in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and in the SDEC (AEC / MRU / AMRA) as well as providing support as needed on the Short Stay Unit.

A tailored rotation will also include work on both sites of the Trust offering experience in a District General Hospital Environment at County Hospital and in addition to the tertiary centre environment offered by the Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Main duties of the job
For the full list of duties for this post, please refer to the attached job description for further details.

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities
Participation in out of hours / on call work is expected on a pro-rota basis and will be re numerated according to the terms and conditions set out in this contract.

There will be a Consultant available for advice/supervision at all times.

Supporting professional activities: There is time specifically set aside for academic work education, audit and management development this will form 1 session per week.

Career support: the post holder will be allocated a Mentor/Clinical supervisor from amongst the Consultant body and there is a robust system of appraisal.

Duties
To provide senior medical leadership in the Acute Medicine Department, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all categories of patients and the proper functioning of the Department.

To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff to contact you in respect of patients under your care.

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration via the PLAB test or MTI route (AoMRC) or completed all parts (1, 2 & PACES) of the Federation of Royal College of Physicians MRCP (UK) examinations with IELTS (UKVI Academic) requirements of GMC if relevant and EPIC verification of qualifications for international doctors depending on primary medical
• MRCP Part 1

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Academic and extracurricular achievements
• Completed all parts of the MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Foundation competencies or equivalent for those with full GMC registration
• 3 years continuous post-qualification experience in the relevant specialty meeting the pre-requisites of the Medical Training Initiative programme of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
• 6 months middle grade experience in General and Acute Medicine
• Competent doing lumbar punctures and ascitic drains
• ALS

Desirable

• Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
• Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience.
• Senior Fellows will have appropriate skills & experience to demonstrate in the chosen specialty minimum equivalent to ST3.
• Competent in placing chest drains and central venous lines

Skills
Essential

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
• Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.

Desirable

• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).