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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Trust Doctor (ST1/2) Acute Medicine

Grade: Trust Doctor

Accountable to: Clinical Lead

Responsible to: Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine

Working pattern: Shift pattern including weekends and late evening shifts

Directorate: Emergency Medicine

Work base: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Royal Stoke
University Hospital

Key Relationships: Consultant Colleagues


Clinical Lead
Clinical Director
Directorate Manager
Associate Director

Job Purpose

The post holder will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects of work within the Acute Medicine
Department. They will be expected to work as an SHO doctor covering all areas of the Department. There will
be a Consultant available for advice/supervision at all times. During this time the post holder will work across
all areas of the Acute Medicine Department.

The Post

There will be a Consultant available for advice/supervision at all times.

You will be part of a large team of Foundation Year 1 doctors, SHO’s and middle grades as well as advanced
nurse practitioners (ANP’s). You will cover all 4 areas of our department on a rotational basis including the 46
bed Acute Medical Unit (AMU) which includes a 10 bed Higher Monitoring Area, the Ambulatory Emergency
Centre (AEC), the Short Stay Unit (SSU) and the Acute Medical Rapid Assessment Unit (AMRAU). This post
will provide excellent opportunities to enhance and develop clinical skills in acute and general medicine as well
as leadership and management skills.

There will be a Consultant available for advice/supervision at all times.

There will be support given to gain and consolidate competencies in procedural competencies and in all
aspects of Acute and General Internal Medicine. Weekly departmental teaching sessions to achieve core
knowledge will be arranged. Study leave and funding for required courses e.g. ALS will be supported subject
to budget availability.
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Career support: the post holder will be allocated a Mentor/Clinical supervisor from amongst the Consultant
body and there is a robust system of appraisal in place.

General Provision

You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of
services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to
the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe the Trust’s agreed
policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the
standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. In particular, where you manage employees of the
Trust, you will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and
procedures. You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff
involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust is expected to comply with the UHNM Trust’s Health and
Safety Policies.

You have agreed that you have responsibility for the work and supervision of junior medical staff who work
with you and you will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, you will be named in the
contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the
initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers.

Resources

Clinical and non-clinical staff as described earlier.


The Directorate Management team comprises of a Clinical Director, Clinical Lead Directorate Manager,
Matron and Business Manager
The Clinical Director, Dr Ann-Marie Morris (Consultant Emergency Medicine) who supports the whole
Emergency Directorate.
The Emergency Directorate Manager is Mrs Hayley Bishop who takes the lead in operational activities and
is responsible to the Clinical Director and is supported by Mrs Jenny Greaves the Business Manager for
Acute Medicine.
The Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine, Dr Sven Lehm is responsible for the clinical management of Acute
Medicine. The Clinical Lead for the AEC, Dr Zia Din, is responsible for the clinical management of the unit.
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Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide senior medical leadership in the Acute Medicine Department, with responsibility for the prevention,
diagnosis and treatment of all categories of patients and the proper functioning of the Department.

2. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff to contact you in respect of patients under
your care.

Clinical Governance
3. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.

4. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Junior Medical Staff


5. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to provide professional supervision and management of junior
medical staff in the Acute Medicine Department.

6. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to play a full part in teaching, examination and accreditation duties, as
required and appropriate for junior medical staff.

Continuing Professional Education


7. In conjunction with consultant, to be involved in postgraduate and continuing medical education activity locally
and nationally.

8. To take responsibility for your own continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by
the appropriate college/faculty/professional body.

Management
9. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to assume such managerial or administrative duties within the
Directorate as necessary.

10. To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff and to follow
the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been
drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters

Health & Safety


11. To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others.

Any Other Duties


12. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Audit and Research

All doctors will participate in audit and research within the department. They will be supervised in the
completion of individual projects by the appropriate Consultant. They will be encouraged to attend
departmental audit meetings.
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Personal/Professional Development

• To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competence
• To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan
and the Trust’s appraisal process.

Health and Safety

• To take reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by
your acts or omissions at work
• To co-operate with University Hospital of North Midlands Trust in ensuring that statutory regulations, codes of
practice, local policies and departmental health and safety rules are adhered to

Confidentiality

• To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times and that data belonging to the Trust is protected

Equality and Diversity

• To promote equality and diversity in your working life ensuring that all the staff you work with feel valued and
treated in a fair and equitable manner

This job description is subject to annual review and amendment by you and your line manager, as part
of the Trust’s appraisal process
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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Desirable

Qualifications

❖ MBBS or equivalent ❖ Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st


❖ Full GMC registration degree
❖ Competent in providing advanced life ❖ MRCP Part 1
support ❖ ALS certification

Clinical Experience

❖ Foundation 1 competencies or equivalent


❖ 6 months experience in hospital based
General Internal Medicine in the NHS or
equivalent
❖ Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
Experience of teaching medical students
and Foundation trainees/SHO
Skills

❖ Proven ability to work as a member of a ❖ Experience in performing Quality


team Improvement Projects or audits
❖ Ability to organise and prioritise busy
workloads effectively and cope under
pressure
❖ Ability to communicate effectively with
patients, senior medical staff and other
health professionals
❖ Proficient and efficient handling of medical
problems
❖ Evidence of safe sound practical
procedures

Personal Characteristics

❖Evidence of continuing professional


updating
❖Highly motivated individual with flexible
approach
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MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE


The successful appointee will be employed by the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust,
subject to Trust local terms and conditions (TCS) for Trust Doctors, as may be amended from time to
time.

Tenure
The appointment is a fixed term, whole time position which is fixed term from start date for 12 months. The
notice period is three months on either side. The appointment is subject to the provisions of Schedule 14 of
the Terms & Conditions.

Salary
The basic salary is as per the Trust Doctor Terms & Conditions of Service. The current basic pay nodal
points are as follows:

Grade Point Salary (2017)


Trust Doctor – Foundation Yr 1 (F1 equivalent) MT01 £ 26,614
Trust Doctor – Foundation Yr 2 (F2 equivalent) MT02 £ 30,805
Trust Doctor – Foundation Yr 3 (ST1/2 equivalent) MT03 £ 36,461
Trust Doctor – Standard (ST1-2 equivalent) MT03 £ 36,461
Trust Doctor – Higher (ST3+ equivalent) MT04 £ 46,208

Travelling allowances are paid for official visits to peripheral hospitals. The possession of transport is
essential and the post carry recognition of “standard users“ status is subject to application.

Single accommodation may be available, if required. It may be possible to obtain family/dual


accommodation, but this is allocated on a “points” system. A charge is made for all accommodation.

Annual Leave
The annual leave entitlement for a full-time doctor is as follows, based on a standard working week of five
days:
a. On first appointment to the NHS: 27 days
b. After five years’ completed NHS service: 32 days.

Superannuation
This post is superannuable under the Health Service Superannuation Scheme.

Registration
You will be required to have full and specialist registration with a licence to practise with the GMC and to
provide a valid certificate annually.

Conditions of Employment
The following conditions must be met before the Trust will confirm an offer of employment:

Verification of ID and Right to Work


All employees must provide the Trust with the following documentation to prove their ID and eligibility to
work in the UK: UK Passport
• UK Birth Certificate (if passport is unavailable)
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•National Insurance evidence (P60 / recent payslip / P45)


•EEA (European Economic Area) Passport
•Residence permit issued by the Home Office or UKBA
•Driving Licence (ID card + counterpart)
•2 addressed bills or statements (Bank / utility bill / phone bill)
Note: if you are a British citizen but do not hold a UK passport then we require a UK Birth Certificate
combined with National Insurance evidence

Disclosure and Barring Check: Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults


In accordance with Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the Trust is required to seek disclosure of
criminal records when considering employing an individual who will be working with children or have
regular contact with vulnerable adults. Disclosure will include checks on the information held in the Police
National Computer, local Police records and, where appropriate, lists held by the Department of Health
and the Department of Education and Employment. Disclosure need not necessarily be a bar to
obtaining the position you have applied for.

The information you provide and the Disclosure documents returned by the Disclosure and Barring service
(DBS) will be available only to those who need them as part of the recruitment process. Disclosure
documents will not be retained for longer than six months after the recruitment decision has been made.

References
It is a condition of employment that references are provided which are acceptable to the Trust.

Health Screening
It is a condition of employment that all successful candidates undertake pre-employment screening and are
cleared before formal confirmation of the appointment is sent to candidates.

Professional Registration
The successful candidate is required to be registered with the GMC with a licence to practise. Membership
of the approved Medical Defence/Protection Society is not a mandatory requirement for the post but is
strongly advisable.

Applications process
Formal applications should be made through our website www.jobs.nhs.uk

If there are any problems / queries please contact the recruitment department: 01782 675570 or email
medical.staffing@uhns.nhs.uk

Further information and visiting the Trust


The division welcomes applicants who wish to seek further information or visit. Please contact the following
to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion:

Dr Sven Lehm, Clinical Lead Acute Medicine 01782 674411

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