About this role
Job summary
These posts are in addition to our existing establishment of 22 middle grade level doctors within the Medical Division at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The current middle grade establishments consist of 7 IMT3s and 15 Deanery ST4 + in various specialties.
The current general medical on-call cover consists of 2 registrars 0800-2100 daily and overnight.
When not on-call there is flexibility in which specialty each post can be based in with at least 4 months in Acute Medicine.
We have opportunities in Respiratory, Frailty, Acute Medicine and Diabetes and Endocrinology. We can therefore accommodate the preferences of any potential applicant, and offer registrar level training in any of these specialties subject to availability.
The posts currently available are for a years fixed term.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take part in the middle grade on-call rota, including night shifts and weekends. When on-call one registrar runs the medical take in the emergency department, and one supervises and supports the ward cover medical team. There is a full team of juniors both on the take and covering the ward.
The on-call frequency is approximately 1:10 weekday nights (Mon-Thurs), 1:10 weekend days and 1:10 weekend nights.
When not on-call, the post holder will be able to work in a department of their choosing, subject to availability, with at least 4 months in Acute Medicine. The job plan will depend on which department that is, and be open to discussion, depending on the training needs of the individual and the workload of the department. It is likely this will be a combination of inpatient ward cover and outpatient clinics and/or procedures.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
General Responsibilities
Maintain continued professional development
Undertake and assist in audit projects
Teach junior colleagues and students
Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
To co-operate with members of the HR department when monitoring hours of work
Attend induction in each new department
Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
Junior medical staff will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full registration with GMC and a Licence to Practise Advanced Life Support
Desirable
MRCP Completion of Core Medical Training
Experience Essential
Significant experience (at least 4 years) post qualification work in acute or emergency medical specialities Evidence of achievement of CT/ST2 competences in medicine at time of appointment, supported by evidence from workbased assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and multisource Feedback of equivalent
Desirable
Successful Completion of CMT (or equivalent) Ability to supervise others Relevant procedural skills Provable experience within the UK National Health Service
Skills Essential
Teaching and training skills Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
IT skills: PowerPoint, Excel etc Good organisational skills Record of teaching experience Teaching course
Participation in Clinical Governance Essential
Record of completed audit projects
Desirable
An understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to patient care.
Personal Qualities Essential
Adaptable to change Professional at all times Leadership skills Compassion Calm under pressure Hard working Team worker Enthusiastic Approachable Reliable Flexible Honest Good communicator
Communication Skills Essential
Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English with colleagues and patients
Desirable
Ability to communicate with patients in languages other than English
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)