University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We’re recruiting a senior SHO/specialty registrar to join our dedicated ward based team in general medicine, with the unique opportunity to spend half a day per week practising in an a specialty area of your choice (based on availability.) The breadth of experience will provide an excellent launch pad for registrar or CESR application.
We have two specialist general medicine teams, led by two consultants, each with CCT in general medicine and strong interest in medical education. You will work closely with a wide multidisciplinary team including, deanery and locally employed doctors, medical assistant and discharge officers. We have a strong educational programme and many leadership/management opportunities. All supported by a named educational supervisor in GIM. Please see the job description for more information.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• The day-to-day management of GIM inpatients under the care of the general medical consultants
• Supervising the team of junior doctors and delegating tasks appropriately
• Lead the daily MDT board round
• Spend 4.5 days per week working in general medicine, with 0.5 days per week being spent working in another speciality of your choice – based on availability.
• Work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary teams, managing the treatment of patients with a wide range of general medical needs
• Have the opportunity to contribute and attend regular mortality & morbidity conferences, GIM departmental teaching programme and grand rounds
• Out of hours rota on AMU or Ward cover (alternates)
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
· -An enthusiastic team player, who can gain experience in leading a team
· -A junior registrar who has a broad experience in medicine
· - Someone who is engaged and shows initiative in moving patient care forward
· -Someone who is interested in teaching and self-development opportunities
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary – MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference:MT1315- This vacancy closes on or before Thursday 9thJanuary 2025
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Dec 2024