Job summary Specialty Doctor General Medicine (County Hospital) This post is available with immediate effect for 12-months in the first instance with a view to extend and will specifically support our General Medicine Wards at County Hospital Stafford. The Trust is a University Teaching Hospital with its own Medical School and has a newly built Academic Complex. You must have experience in General (Internal) Medicine, be comfortable in the initial assessment and on-going treatment of acutely ill, adult medical patients with a wide variety of pathology. You will work under consultant supervision and within a dedicated team at all times. While these posts do not have educational approval, they provide excellent experience and access to the same educational resources as our Trust approved training posts. In order to be considered applicants must have FULL GMC Registration, Basic Life Support and have previous experience of working in the NHS. Main duties of the job To assess, treat and discharge patients within General medicine. To promote good communication to patients, carers and staff, often communicating sensitive information with empathy in relation to patient conditions. To ensure effective communication is maintained and enhanced with primary care and acute sector colleagues. To participate in monitoring clinical standards, patient pathways and protocols, particularly to ensure the fundamental and essential aspects of patient care is maintained. To work within own realm of competence at all times and taking opportunities to update skills, knowledge and professional development. To make referrals to specialists as and when required and within the UHNM protocols. To support other junior doctors in the ward in performing day to day activity in the ward. To take part in teaching and training of medical students, physician associates and junior doctors. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary Depending on experience 41,158.00 to 76,751.00 Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6764848 Job locations Stafford County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be based at County hospital and may be required to rotate between the general medical wards at County Hospital. The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing clinical care to older / general patients and will work with consultants, specialist registrars, Trust grades, foundation doctors, GP trainees and advanced nurse practitioners. The post holder will work on FEAU and elderly care wards, as well as providing a liaison service to other wards/departments and undertaking outpatient clinics. University Hospital of North Staffordshire is the teaching Hospital for Keele University Medical School and the post holder will gain experience in teaching undergraduate medical school students and physician associates as part of their job plan. The Department has a strong emphasis on teaching and training and professional development and has weekly departmental educational meetings, audits, mortality meetings and also Hospital Grand rounds Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be based at County hospital and may be required to rotate between the general medical wards at County Hospital. The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing clinical care to older / general patients and will work with consultants, specialist registrars, Trust grades, foundation doctors, GP trainees and advanced nurse practitioners. The post holder will work on FEAU and elderly care wards, as well as providing a liaison service to other wards/departments and undertaking outpatient clinics. University Hospital of North Staffordshire is the teaching Hospital for Keele University Medical School and the post holder will gain experience in teaching undergraduate medical school students and physician associates as part of their job plan. The Department has a strong emphasis on teaching and training and professional development and has weekly departmental educational meetings, audits, mortality meetings and also Hospital Grand rounds Person Specification Academic Achievements. Essential Willingness to take part in teaching Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of supervising junior medical staff Ability to teach clinical skills Commitment to continuing medical education Participation in research or clinical audit Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Demonstrated ability or experience in teaching e.g. SHO's, medical students Formal training in research or teaching methods Conducting audit and research Management and Administrative Essential Experience and understanding of clinical audit Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning Willingness to participate in service developments Person Specification Academic Achievements. Essential Willingness to take part in teaching Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of supervising junior medical staff Ability to teach clinical skills Commitment to continuing medical education Participation in research or clinical audit Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Demonstrated ability or experience in teaching e.g. SHO's, medical students Formal training in research or teaching methods Conducting audit and research Management and Administrative Essential Experience and understanding of clinical audit Understanding of management issues including medical discipline; clinical governance, service planning Willingness to participate in service developments 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). Additional information 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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Stafford County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)