Main area General Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (On-Call rota) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
48 hours per week (on-calls) Job ref 388-7006402-CW
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £49,909 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/04/2025 23:59
Locally Employed Doctor - General Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2)
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to join General Medicine at Torbay Hospital, working alongside a range of specialist clinical teams to gain experience in the assessment and management of patients with general medical problems. We have posts available in the following specialties:
* Cardiology
* Care of the Elderly
* Diabetes/Endocrinology
* Haematology/Oncology
* Respiratory
* Stroke
This year, our successfully appointed LEDs will be offered a combined specialty allocation (for example HOP/Stroke, Cardiology/Respiratory, Diabetes/Gastroenterology), which will allow better ward cover and enable individuals to experience a greater breadth of specialty work. Specialty allocations will be made after interview, taking into account individual preference and the needs of the overall service.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to abide by the code set out in the GMC “Good Medical Practice” and to continue to improve on the generic competencies outlined in the Foundation Programme. Other responsibilities include:
* Taking a complete medical history in a holistic way, with a focus on the patient’s agenda
* Performing a complete systems examination while maintaining the dignity of the patient
* Requesting and interpreting appropriate investigations including radiological tests, biochemistry and haematology tests and basic microbiological tests
* Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in patient management, with a focus on effective communication
* Learning to prioritise tasks to enable safe and high-quality patient care
* Supervising, training and assisting junior clinical staff when required
* Participating in ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as timetabled
* Referring on to specialty inpatient teams by telephone or electronic referral system
* Attending weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions
* Supervising medical students
* Complying with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
Working for our organisation
These are the perfect jobs for applicants looking for an “F3” year prior to application to Internal Medicine training, or for those looking for some good general medical experience to aid personal and career development. Applicants can choose a full 12-month post in a single specialty, or two 6-month posts to maximise the breadth of their experience. We support less-than-full time working. We can also support your professional development by funding part of a postgraduate qualification. There are opportunities to undertake a diverse range of clinical work and these posts will be invaluable for those looking to gain more medical experience prior to undertaking their next training post. Doctors who are enthusiastic about working in a strong and committed medical team that delivers excellent care to patients will be rewarded with a wide and rewarding clinical experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full detailed job description and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Person specification
* GMC Registration
* 6+ Months NHS Experience
* Graduated between 2017 and 2022
* Current UK Health and Care worker VISA
* Current Skilled Worker VISA
* GMC
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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