Trust Doctor ( eqv to FY2) in Infectious Diseases & Acute Medicine
Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Trust Doctor ( eqv to FY2) in Infectious Diseases & Acute Medicine
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is looking for a motivated Trust Grade Foundation Year 2 doctor (or equivalent level) in Infectious Diseases (ID) & Acute Medicine on a 1-year fixed term contract, with option to extend.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain a breadth of clinical experience in managing complex infection and also general medicine, working in the varied and interesting ID ward at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post also involves evening and weekend work on the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) out-of-hours rota, with the opportunity to gain experience across the breadth of Acute Medicine.
Main duties of the job
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain a breadth of clinical experience in managing complex infection and also general medicine, working in the varied and interesting ID ward at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post also involves evening and weekend work on the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) out-of-hours rota, with the opportunity to gain experience across the breadth of Acute Medicine.
Participation in quality improvement is an expectation of the role, and there is opportunity to participate in teaching and research within the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidates will have full GMC registration with licence to practice and will have completed Foundation Year 1 (or equivalent).
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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.
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.
Job responsibilities
This role provides an exciting opportunity to gain a breadth of clinical experience in managing complex infection and also general medicine, working in the varied and interesting ID ward at Whipps Cross Hospital. The post also involves evening and weekend work on the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) out-of-hours rota, with the opportunity to gain experience across the breadth of Acute Medicine.
Participation in quality improvement is an expectation of the role, and there is opportunity to participate in teaching and research within the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidates will have full GMC registration with licence to practice and will have completed Foundation Year 1 (or equivalent).
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Must hold MBChB, MBBS or equivalent degree
- Must hold full GMC Registration with license to practice
Desirable
- Current ALS certification
Experience
Essential
- Must have clinical experience at completion of FY1 level (or equivalent)
- Must have previous NHS experience
- Must have general internal medicine (GIM) experience
Desirable
- Experience teaching medical and/or nursing colleagues.
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and/or quality improvement
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective written communication skills in English
Other
Desirable
- Experience working under pressure
- Demonstrates problem solving skill