About this role
Job summary
THE ROLE
The successful candidate will be assigned a clinical supervisor and will receive experience in Acute General Medicine during a two-year period. Candidates may also have the opportunity to engage in rotations in Geriatric Medicine, Ambulatory care and Intensive care at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
The appointee will be expected to undertake audit and quality improvement projects, as well as to attend clinical governance meetings, mortality and morbidity meetings, regional and national educational meetings. Research activity is encouraged. The close links with the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University will further enhance research engagement.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will join a group of residents and consultants who lead one of the eight Medical Firms, all of which are well staffed with a core team of 3 residents at any one time. The resident rotas support 7 day working including Bank Holidays.
About us
Oxford is a beautiful historic City. We have excellent schools and fabulous communities. There is good access to London, the Cotswolds and rail links around the Country. There is something for everyone.
This is an exciting time to join AGM and Ambulatory Care Medicine at OUHFT and become part of a medical workforce with a reputation for excellence. We are seeking enthusiastic colleagues who are skilled in the delivery of acute medical care and the interface with the Emergency Department and other hospital specialties.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical: The appointee will be responsible, together with other residents, for both inpatient and outpatient work.
Inpatient: The in patient arrangement in acute general medicine will be based on a firm system. Each medical firm comprises of a consultant, SpR, SHO and a F1 doctor. The rota cycle for each firm is 8 weeks. The consultants in charge of the firms in acute general medicine have a wide range of special interests including geriatrics, endocrinology, infectious disease, nephrology, and peri-operative medicine. Outpatient: The post holder will do also be expected to review outpatients referred to the daily diagnostic unit (DDU), under each medical firm and discuss with the allocated consultant. On call rota: The post holder will be on call based on the allocated rota. This includes blocks of 3-4 nights/8 weeks, where they will be responsible for night admissions and emergencies/referrals from in patient units at the John Radcliffe Hospital. On these nights the trainee will also be expected to answer calls for medical opinions and SpR triage from other hospitals within the trust, out of hours GPs and paramedics. Decisions on admission will also be considered by the trainee at these times.
The post holder will also be on call for medical referrals and cardiac arrest calls within the hospital based on rota allocations on take days. Administration Duties: These include responsibility for inpatient discharge summaries, outpatient letters etc and the management of other resident staff on the team.
Person Specification
GMC Essential
Full GMC registration and licence to practise
Qualifications Essential
Be fit to practice Experienced in Acute General Medicine Should have completed CMT and MRCP Satisfactory progress throughout training, including ARCP outcomes
Desirable
Additional degree (intercalated, masters or doctorate)
Clinical Skills Essential
Clinical competency in own medical specialty appropriate for their stage in training Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Ability to work without supervision where appropriate Demonstrable experience in ambulatory care
Desirable
Experience in management of frailty syndromes Evidence of skills in management of acute medical emergencies (eg ALERT, IMPACT certification, ALS Instructor)
Research Essential
Understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Understanding of research methodology Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in a formal research project Evidence of relevant academic achievements, including publications / presentations
Leadership and management Essential
Effective team working and leadership skills, supported by MSF or WBAs Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
Desirable
Effective leadership skills in and outside medicine (eg evidence of leading innovations or improvements) Understanding of NHS management and resources Understanding of the local and national context in which the trust operates, including economic and political influences
Quality / Service improvement Essential
Understanding of clinical governance Active involvement in QIP/audit, research or other activity that focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement and innovation Interest in / knowledge of the delivery of safe, effective healthcare services
Desirable
Evidence of completed audit/Quality improvement projects Evidence of learning about the principles of change management Insight into issues facing UK healthcare services
Education and Teaching Essential
Interest in and experience of teaching Evidence of excellent feedback on teaching
Desirable
Teaching diploma or degree Development of teaching programmes Participation in teaching courses
Personal Skills Essential
Clarity in written and spoken communication Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/ make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach and where appropriate, creativity in problem solving Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Ability to work effectively under pressure Capacity to manage conflicting demands Self-motivation, and resilience Initiative and ability to work autonomously Can build effective teams and partnerships Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams Understands and values contributions of others Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members through, for example, quality improvement Excellent computer literacy
Desirable
Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere Writing experience: - clinical and/or non-clinical topics - peer-reviewed publications and/or communication Evidence of achievements outside medicine Evidence of altruistic behaviour (e.g. voluntary work)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
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 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Acute Medicine Med Staff 153200
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)