Job summary
We are pleased to seek applications for a Trust Grade Registrar for a 12 month post in Geriatric Medicine starting late 2024.
As part of this role there will be opportunities to undertake audits, to be involved in governance activities and to take part in service improvement projects to enhance the post holder's CV.
These posts are an ideal stepping stone for candidates who wish to acquire a training number in Medicine and have gained their full MRCP but wish to acquire additional skills and experience whilst working as a medical registrar. They are also ideal for those who are coming to the end of their IM3 year, or simply looking for a post outside of training for a period of time.
Main duties of the job
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NUH is a leader in the field of using new data sets to improve doctor experience/training, and has forged strong research links with the University of Nottingham. There will be opportunities to be involved in exciting and innovative projects around the use of novel IT solutions and app development.
Post holders will be expected to keep themselves up to date with current knowledge and practice, to attend clinical meetings within departments and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals.
About us
There is a weekly teaching programme for junior staff (Grand Round) in addition to excellent local teaching from senior staff. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain an educational portfolio and will have named Educational and Clinical Supervision.
Opportunities for learning and development
There are weekly departmental education and audit meetings, monthly M and M meetings and post graduate activities, depending on individual need and preference. The hospital has a fully staffed audit office that provides both logistical and statistical support. There are many opportunities for participation in research and service development projects.
The trust currently runs a two day 'Medical Emergency' course, which is held twice yearly and specifically aimed at trust grade doctors. Successful candidates are warmly encouraged to attend as evidence towards continuing CPD activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holders can expect:
1. To build upon postgraduate clinical experience a
2. To develop further expertise in the identification and management of the sick patient
3. To gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, including making appropriate decisions regarding the need for admission, the development of strategies which might provide an alternative to admission and identifying where early discharge would be safe and appropriate
4. To further develop skills of history taking, physical examination, appropriate investigation and rational prescribing
5. To master a number of procedural techniques
6. To hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
7. To develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities.
8. To increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions etc. with Consultant support and supervision available at all times
All posts are on a full shift rota (long days, nights, weekends). The rota level will depend on experience but will either be at IM3 level or our ST4+ GIM rota. Both rotas cover both City and QMC out of hours.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
9. MBBS or equivalent
10. GMC registration with Licence to Practice
11. Full MRCP
12. Full ALS
Experience
Essential
13. Good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in acute inpatient setting in a large acute hospital
14. At least 12 months UK experience at Registrar level
15. Geriatric experience at at least foundation and CT level