Junior Clinical & Education Fellow in Acute Medicine

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic job opportunity coming up at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) which is a busy tertiary hospital which covers all medical specialties. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in the management of acute internal medicine and speciality patients while working in the acute medicine team for ward rounds and the out of hours rota. In addition, you will be given significant protected time to develop a portfolio of education and actively participate in teaching foundation level doctors with a combination of different learning modalities including simulation.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration and prior experience of working in the NHS.

Working for our organisation

What We Can Offer You

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Your job plan will cover clinical work as part of the acute medical team covering acute admissions to UHS and ward based care (in normal working hours), and as part of the on call rota coving all medical evenings, weekends and nights.
• You will also be allocated significant protected time in your job plan to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in education to complement your future career. Your job plan will be negotiated following a successful appointment.
• You will work alongside consultants, SpRs, SHOs and foundation level doctors from AMU. We have trainees from General Practice, ACCS, Internal Medical Training (IMT) and Foundation year trainees.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• An enthusiastic trainee who is keen to develop their skills in the management of acute internal medicine in a busy tertiary hospital whilst also building an education portfolio by helping to run local teaching programmes.
• An doctor in training who has had prior experience of teaching and training
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Ability to work out of hours to support the acute medical services with the appropriate clinical skills to conduct this role
• GMC registration with a license to practice
  
  

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary – MT03 £49,909

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1250-A - This vacancy closes on or before: 16th October2024

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• At least 2 years post qualification
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Current ALS/ATLS certification
  
  

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Previous experience in an acute speciality
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working in acute medical specialties within the NHS
• Experience of teaching and contributing to the learning of others in the clinical setting
• Organisation of a teaching programme
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Has received positive feedback on teaching skills
  
  

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together