About this role
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated doctors to deliver the very best level of patient care in our Acute Medicine team. As a Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) you will play a key role in assessing and treating patients, delivering a core part of the UHCW unplanned and emergency care service.
The SCF team provides essential middle grade (Tier 2 / Specialist Registrar level) within the Acute Medicine department. The core of this work is to deliver patient care in the Acute Medicine Footprint, including Same Day Emergency Care service, as part of a rota including day, evening, night and weekend shifts.
Main duties of the job
Take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
Work with colleagues to deliver Acute Internal Medicine within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.
Work within the Medical Assessment Unit, contributing to 24/7 cover, through normal working day, late, twilight and night shifts.
Work autonomously as a senior decision maker within the Same Day Emergency Care service.
Supervise and support junior clinical and paramedical colleagues in the delivery of clinical care, demonstrating strong leadership and professionalism.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
Ensuring ALS qualification is up to date and ability to lead a cardiac arrest.
Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust's Performance and Annual Review system.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas. This will include writing discharge letters, results letters and referral letters. Lead and manage the team through adaptable, visible and modest leadership to ensure a committed approach is achieved. Standards will need to be driven by improvements with clear and explicit direction, encouraging constructive feedback and challenge from those involved. Produce and support solution-focused decisions based on fact and not anecdote through recognising the value of involving different professional contributions, applying your knowledge appropriately. Delegate tasks effectively and appropriately with realistic expectations of others. Comply with Health and safety policies and procedures. Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice. Have an objective team approach to and participation in the specialties efforts to monitor and improve standards and critical incident whilst actively supporting evidence-based guideline implementation. The post holder will be required to participate in the education and training of medical students, trainee doctors, paramedical, nursing and other appropriate staff. Providing honest and constructive feedback in a supportive learning environment, teaching by example and encouraging trainees to be curious.
Person Specification
Qualification /Training Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Leadership & Management Essential
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Knowledge, Research & Publications Essential
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Skills & Abilities Essential
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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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)