Job description
Job Title: Specialty Doctor
Location: NHS Trust Hospital
Reports to: Consultant
Contract: Full-time/part-time, permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (may include on-call duties, night shifts, weekends, and public holidays)
Job Purpose:
The Specialty Doctor plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality clinical care to patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary team and supporting consultants in managing patients. While not part of a formal training program (like Specialist Registrars), the role allows doctors to focus on their clinical practice and develop expertise in a specific field.
This position provides a balance between hands-on clinical work and professional development, and it may offer opportunities for long-term career progression, including support for completing additional qualifications or specialty exams.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care:
+ Deliver high-quality medical or surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings under the supervision of a consultant.
+ Conduct assessments, investigations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients.
+ Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings.
+ Carry out and supervise procedures relevant to the specialty.
2. On-call Duties:
+ Participate in the on-call rota as required, providing care to emergency and acute admissions.
+ Manage urgent and routine clinical problems and make appropriate referrals as necessary.
3. Multidisciplinary Teamwork:
+ Work collaboratively with consultants, junior doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and other members of the healthcare team.
+ Liaise with other departments and healthcare providers to ensure a seamless patient care pathway.
4. Patient Safety and Governance:
+ Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient safety.
+ Follow NHS Trust clinical governance guidelines, including reporting clinical incidents and participating in root cause analyses.
+ Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
2. Education and Development:
1. Professional Development:
+ Engage in continuous professional development (CPD), including attending relevant educational activities such as courses, workshops, and conferences.
+ Stay up to date with advances in your specialty and contribute to the implementation of best practices.
2. Teaching and Mentoring:
+ Provide supervision and teaching to junior doctors, medical students, and allied healthcare professionals.
+ Participate in departmental teaching programs and contribute to training initiatives.
3. Clinical Audits and Research:
1. Audit and Quality Improvement:
+ Participate in clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes.
+ Evaluate and implement audit findings to improve clinical services.
2. Research:
+ Support research activities within the department and contribute to clinical trials, as applicable.
+ Participate in the production of research papers or case reports for publication or presentation at national/international conferences.
Qualifications:
* Medical Degree (MBBS or Equivalent): A recognized medical qualification allowing registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.
* Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice: Doctors must be fully registered with the GMC, holding a valid license to practice medicine in the UK.
* Postgraduate Medical Experience: A minimum of four years of postgraduate experience is usually required, with at least two years in a relevant specialty.
* Relevant Specialty Experience: Previous experience working within the specific specialty of the role is essential.
* Membership of a Relevant Royal College (Desirable): Depending on the specialty, additional postgraduate qualifications such as MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians), MRCS (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons), or equivalent is advantageous.
* Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Equivalent: For roles in acute specialties, ALS or equivalent certification is often required.
* Skills and Attributes:
o Excellent clinical judgment and diagnostic skills.
o Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
o Leadership and management abilities, with a commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Specialties:
A Specialty Doctor may work in any of the following medical, surgical, or other specialties. Each specialty will have its own specific focus, procedures, and clinical demands.
Medicine:
* Cardiology
* Endocrinology and Diabetes
* Gastroenterology
* Respiratory Medicine
* Renal Medicine
* Neurology
* Rheumatology
* Geriatric Medicine
* Haematology
* Oncology
* Infectious Diseases
* General Internal Medicine
Surgery:
* General Surgery
* Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
* Urology
* Vascular Surgery
* Plastic Surgery
* Cardiothoracic Surgery
* Neurosurgery
* Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
* Paediatric Surgery
* Otolaryngology (ENT)
Paediatrics:
* General Paediatrics
* Neonatology
* Paediatric Neurology
* Paediatric Cardiology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology:
* General Obstetrics and Gynaecology
* Fetal Medicine
* Gynaecological Oncology
* Urogynaecology
* Reproductive Medicine
Anaesthetics:
* General Anaesthetics
* Intensive Care Medicine (ICM)
* Pain Management
Emergency Medicine:
* Acute care and management of emergency presentations, including trauma and critical illnesses.
Psychiatry:
* General Adult Psychiatry
* Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
* Forensic Psychiatry
* Liaison Psychiatry
* Old Age Psychiatry
Radiology:
* Diagnostic Radiology
* Interventional Radiology
Pathology:
* Histopathology
* Haematology
* Chemical Pathology
* Medical Microbiology
Public Health:
* Involves the management and study of population health, epidemiology, and the prevention of disease.
Dermatology:
* Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions.
Ophthalmology:
* Medical and surgical care of eye diseases.
Professional Development and Career Progression:
While the role of Specialty Doctor is not a formal training post, it offers excellent opportunities for career development. Specialty Doctors may pursue:
* CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration): Specialty Doctors can apply for CESR to become consultants in their chosen specialty. This pathway allows doctors to demonstrate they have the same competencies as those who have completed a formal training program.
* Senior Specialty Doctor or Associate Specialist: Progression to senior roles within the specialty.
* Subspecialty Training: Opportunities to further specialize within a particular area of the specialty.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £65.00-£75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SPR
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