We are looking to recruit a Junior Clinical Fellows to the department of geriatric medicine at Northampton General Hospital to start from the beginning of august 2024 or earlier.
These vacancies arise because of the success of our existing JCF in appointment to IMT, GP and other training programmes. The posts are suitable for Doctors looking to gain more general medicine experience prior to starting Internal Medicine Training, GP Training or before applying for HST posts.
NGH has a strong track record of nurturing non-Deanery doctors towards their chosen training programmes. It is because of this success that we re-recruit each year and these posts are available now because we know many of our existing JCFs have been (or will be) successful in their applications to Internal Medicine Training, GP specialist training and Higher Specialist Training this year. Many of our consultants are 'home-grown' NGH trained and there is a hospital wide ethos of supporting junior doctors in developing their careers.
Geriatric medicine at Northampton General Hospital provides trainees with the opportunity to gain experience of geriatric ward patient care as well as being part of the frailty SDEC team within ED.
Working on the wards provides excellent experience of the full range of medical problems.
The department is well supported by 4 substantive consultant staff and 2 dedicated ortho-geriatricians.
Main duties of the job
Please note these posts are not for MTI status and NGH cannot offer this within Medicine
The post holder will work alongside their ward team of Consultants, SpRs, SCF and other junior medical staff along with all other multidisciplinary health care professionals.
The successful candidate will be allocated an educational and clinical supervisor and encouraged to complete training assessments in line with other trainees at the same level. This includes access to our highly successful Simulation Suite and to JCF -specific training in the Nye Bevan. The training programme is based on the JRCPTB IMT core curriculum and includes mentorship in applying for IMT, GPvST etc.
We wish to appoint candidates with a good foundation in Medicine who are looking towards a career in Medicine, or who wish to broaden their experience before a career choice.
The Directorate of Medicine has Internal Medicine Core Training on Wednesday afternoon with an extensive program of specialty interests and topics across the whole range of general medicine Junior Doctors are encouraged and supported to take part in clinical case presentations.
In addition we offer dedicated patient safety lectures and practical training on procedures such as ultrasound guided CVP insertion. We have a state-of-the-art Simulation department who provide sessions both to doctors in training and those in Clinical Fellowships. The full programme provides junior doctors with a comprehensive training package.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Takes responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff).
- This post involves treatment to adults at risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactoryEnhanced DBS check.
- The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where it is a requirement of the role.
- Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role.
- Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
- Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary.
- This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
- Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
- Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the Trusts Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
- Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to the manager any risks which need to be assessed.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) safeguards the handing of information held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is the duty of all staff employed by the Trust to:
- Uphold its principles and
- Adhere to Trust policies and to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
It is a requirement of employment with the Trust that you must comply with the obligation of confidentiality in line with our Staff privacy Fair Processing Notice, Patient Privacy Notice and Information Governance policies and procedures.
All staff have a responsibility to ensure that personal data is accurate, held securely and consent is gained, where appropriate.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. You will be responsible for safeguarding the interests of children and adults who you come into contact with during your work. To fulfil these duties you will be required to attend training and development to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or individuals at risk, to follow local and national policy relating to safeguarding practice and to report and act on concerns you may have appropriately.
Person Specification
Teaching and Audit
Desirable
- Audit experience/QiP
- Teaching
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- GMC registration
- Foundation Year or Equivalent
- PLAB or Equivalent
Desirable
- UK experience
- MRCP 1
- Foundation Year 2 or Equivalent
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Committed to a career in clinical medicine
Desirable
- Career commitment to Acute or General medicine
- Evidence of Team working
- Publications in recognised Medicine journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
Experience
Desirable
- UK Experience
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