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The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
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Job overview
This is an exciting post for doctors finishing Foundation training, or to ST1-2 level physicians who wish to gain experience in the care of severely injured patients and would be suitable for aspiring surgeons, anaesthetists or intensive care trainees.
The Major Trauma Centre at the Royal London Hospital covers north-east London and is one of London's four major trauma centres. We are also home to the London Air Ambulance.
The post holder will work alongside their colleagues in Major Trauma, under the supervision of the Major Trauma Consultants and Registrars, to care for those patients with significant trauma.
Main duties of the job
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
Working for our organisation
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* M.B.B.S. or equivalent
* Full registration with GMC
Desirable criteria
* BSc & other higher degrees (full or part MRCP, FRCA, MRCS or equivalent)
* ALS
* ATLS
* APLS
* Previous experience in acute care (Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Critical Care)
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
* The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including:
* Good clinical care
* Maintaining good medical practice
* Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
* Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
* Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
* Probity and Health
Desirable criteria
* An interest in holistic trauma care and perioperative management of polytrauma
Language & Communication Skills
Essential criteria
* The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
Attributes
Essential criteria
* An understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
* The ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
* An understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
* The ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
* Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
* An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Other
Essential criteria
* Team player
* Enjoys working in a disciplined, busy department
Desirable criteria
* Contribution to medical school union, music, sport, drama etc
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.
Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.
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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.
Application numbers
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