LED FY2 - MT02

Job summary

Please be advised that this post will close automatically once sufficient numbers of candidates apply.

The post is Fixed term for 2 years and involves working at FY2 level with a minimum of 2 years NHS experience required as a Locally Employed Doctoras part of the medicine care Group.

You will rotate through various specialties, which may include Care of the Elderly, Rheumatology, Respiratory, Diabetes & Endocrine, Gastroenterology, Acute Medicine and Cardiology. Each specialty consists of consultants, registrars, intermediate grade and foundation level doctors.

This post is not recognised for post graduate training. You will have the opportunity to attend teaching sessions and will be given access to e-portfolio. During this post we expect you to obtain a portfolio of knowledge and skills to progress your career and increase your competitiveness at national selection. You will be given a named supervisor. You will have a study leave budget and study leave allowance.

Main duties of the job

General Responsibilities

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in various specialties with responsibility for in-patients.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department.

To provide on call and ward cover for colleagues in respect ofperiods of leave.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

The post holder will be a member of the Cardiac Arrest Team and will receive continuing training in this field during their time in post.

The post holder will be on a rota including days, nights and weekends.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of appointment ?Medical Degree from a recognised university ?MBBS or recognised equivalent qualification ?BLS certified & in date

Desirable

• UK Resuscitation Council ALS certified & in date: MRCP: Experience of problem-based learning: Evidence of participation in educational skills training:

Experience

Essential

• Completion of Foundation level training or equivalent by commencement of post. ?At least two years post-graduate experience. ?Experience of working in the NHS ?Wide range of experience in general medicine ?Knowledge of current trends in medicine. ?Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervisor junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Acute Medicine

Professional Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Ability to take responsibility for the care of patients. ?A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the specialty. ?Ability to work largely independently. ?IT and computer skills ?Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice ?Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope ?Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required ?Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, and carers ?Respects patients' dignity ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist. ?Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, and reviews of performance and progression

Other

Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK , Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post