Job summary
Applications are invited from registered Medical Practitioners for this post in the Department of Medicine in Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The post would suit individuals who aim to pursue a career in Acute Medicine or other Medical Specialty.
The successful candidate will predominately work with our Medicine team, there might also be opportunities to work within other specialist areas within the Trust
Main duties of the job
To work at Registrar level and should be competent in managing acutely unwell patients with remote supervision as delegated by the ward consultant.
The successful candidate will provide and demonstrate clinical leadership to the Junior Clinical fellows and wider MDT as well as teaching junior members of the team.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate must have at least 2 years clinical experience at CT/ IMT level (or equivalent) and should ideally have clinical experience at IMT3+ level (or equivalent). The post will be available from September 2024 for 1 year, with the possibility of extension if the need arises. The candidate must also have some NHS experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Eligibility or valid / relevant GMC registration
2. Indication of career path in Medicine
Desirable
3. Post graduate qualification in Medical Education
4. MRCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
5. Experience working in an Acute NHS setting