Speciality Doctor - Locum (St3 to St8)

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:

Clinical Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education and Development

• 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.
• 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.

Clinical Audits and Research

• 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.
• 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:
• Excellent clinical judgment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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

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