Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute & Specialty Medicine

Epson and Stelier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

Job overview

We are looking for Senior Clinical Fellows to join the Medicine team at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals. You must have 4 years postgraduate experience, completed two years internal medicine training, and hold MRCP/PACES. Please do not apply if you do not have this experience.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for doctors wishing to gain further specialty/acute experience. These posts would be suitable for a candidate in the process of applying for national selection for a training post.

This is also an excellent opportunity for individuals to work with us to progress via the CESR route.

Applications are invited from candidates having completed IMT2 or equivalent who will provide care to patients in the Acute and Specialty Medicine wards. Providing support to junior trainees and locally employed doctors, you will in return receive training and support from a designated consultant.

The posts are offered in a variety of specialties including Acute Medicine, Care of the Elderly (including Orthogeriatrics and Frailty), Diabetes & Endocrinology, Respiratory, Stroke Medicine and Gastroenterology, depending on choice and availability.

The Medicine Division operates activity cross-site therefore clinical/outpatient work may be required on both sites at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• Participating in the GIM SpR/Middle Grade on call rota.
• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting and referred to the specialty.
• Attend clinics, assess patients and formulate treatment plans, seeking consultant advice as appropriate.
• Conducting daily inpatient ward rounds, and supervising more junior colleagues in taking forward treatment plans.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Being a good team member.
• Take part in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
• Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
• Make sure that guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.
• Keep up to date in medical knowledge by Continuous Medical Education in the best interest of the patient.

Working for our organisation

We are a large acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. We have two Acute Hospitals, one in Epsom and one in Carshalton; a dedicated children's Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; South West London Elective Orthopaedic Hospital (SWLEOC); one hospital at Sutton and a Private Patient Unit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The main responsibilities are described within the detailed job description/person specification attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration with GMC Registration
• MRCP PACES or equivalent degree

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience after graduation
• Minimum of 2 years internal medicine training
• Maintaining good medical practice
• Professional behaviour and probity
• Reliable work record

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Medicine and other medical specialties at ST3 level equivalent and above

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Evidence of teaching experience

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods
• Teaching qualification(s)

Research

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit, research and clinical risk management.

Desirable criteria

• Prizes and other academic distinctions.

Language

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE> Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account**

For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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, 688.3KB)
• DBS Policy (PDF, 101.1KB)
• We're here to care (DOC, 39.0KB)