About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint 1 Junior Clinical Fellow doctor at Senior House Officer level in Diabetes and Endocrinology. The available post is suitable for those that have completed Foundation or Core Medical training (or equivalent). The clinical work will include day-to-day ward work, on-call ward cover and clerking admissions. Fellows are encouraged to attend weekly departmental teaching, Grand round, and X-ray meetings as well as monthly clinical governance and mortality meetings. They are also encouraged to take study leave to attend courses and conferences particularly to present their own work. The Fellows will be entitled to apply for the post graduate study leave budget, as well as funding from the Guardian of Safe Working to attend such extra-curricular events.
Main duties of the job
Supplement daily consultant ward rounds
Provide supervision and support to FY1 doctors on the unit
Take part in the weekly clinical activities (there are opportunities to take part in specialist clinics)
Closely liaise with other medical firms for prompt patient referrals and hand over of the care
Take part in weekly educational activities (We encourage successful candidates to take part in quality improvement projects relevant to acute medicine)
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job description Job responsibilities
The department wishes to appoint a fixed term trust grade Senior House Officer in General Medicine ( Diabetes and endocrinology) for a provisional 12-month fixed term
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS Essential
MBBS ALS PROVIDER
SKILLS/ABILITIES Essential
Assess and manage basic conditions Able to manage wide variety of acute medical emergencies Ability to be flexible and work under stress. Should be a good team player
EXPERIENCE Essential
Experience at SHO level in Medicine in NHS hospital setting Experience in management of acute medical conditions at SHO level
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Essential
Appropriate medical knowledge at SHO level. Understand and follow national guidelines.
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.
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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 Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)