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Job Overview
Medicine IM3 / ST3+ Trust Grade Registrar in Infectious Diseases
Duration: 12 months rolling fixed term
Rota: Full time with on calls.
UK Experience & minimum MRCP part 1 is ESSENTIAL to apply.
These are posts at the level of a Specialist Registrar in Medicine. The posts also include opportunities to partake in an on-call Registrar rota covering medical wards at Leicester General Hospital, Acute Medicine and Ambulatory Assessment Areas (GPAU). These will appeal to those who have completed SHO level training and are wishing to pursue a higher career in Acute Medicine &/or Medical Specialties.
The responsibilities of the post are identical to that of an ST3 in Medicine.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to:
* Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients.
* Participate in the running of the department/ward.
* Provide clinical supervision of Junior doctors on medical wards &/or in the on-call team.
* Provide senior medical input for the on-call Medical Team (especially Out of Hours) and potentially lead the cardiac arrest team.
* Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators.
Working for Our Organisation
All employees must comply with the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy and in line with the Equality Act 2010, must not discriminate on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or sex. Other grounds on which they should not treat others unfavourably include trade union membership (or non-membership) or political affiliation, or any other grounds which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post.
Your normal place of work will be as discussed at interview and will be confirmed in Section 1 of your contract but you may be required to work in other locations of the Trust. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main Hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is based at one of these sites, excess travel reimbursement will not apply for a permanent/temporary change to base.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* (Part 1=1, part 2=2, PACES=3)
Desirable Criteria
* ALS positive
Experience
Essential Criteria
* (Over 3 years = 2 +/- UK experience =1)
Registration
Essential Criteria
* GMC + VE
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID-19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to Download
* JD & PS (PDF, 616.5KB)
* Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
* Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)
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