We are looking to grow our general internal medicine team. Applications are invited for a specialist doctor working in General Internal Medicine at Dorset County Hospital. We welcome applications from candidates wishing to CESR in a specialty and will support candidates to develop a sub-specialty interest.

The candidate is expected to work with a significant degree of autonomy, alongside a team of 1 consultant, 1 registrar and 2-3 doctors in training, or locally employed doctors to support the management of general medical inpatients residing on surgical wards.

Participation in the General Medical On call at Consultant Level Currently Planned to be 1:15 weekdays and 1:9 weekends. This is negotiable dependent on experience.

Main duties of the job

Depending on the candidates clinical interests we expect the candidate to support our same day emergency care area, acute hospital at home, virtual wards, or a subspecialty of choice.

In addition to this we expect candidates:

To provide continuing medical education and conduct undergraduate and post graduate teaching as appropriate

To contribute to the development of clinical quality and effectiveness in medicine and other clinical areas where these overlap with developments in medicine pathways

To work effectively with the multi-professional workforce and adjacent service to enable efficient and high value care.

The job plan consists of 10 PA's (8.5 direct clinical care and 1.5 SPA) there are opportunities for additional remuneration from work in leadership, education and research. We will consider candidates wanting less than full time working or annualised working with associated GIM on call pro rata.

The post-holder will be responsible to the Divisional Director and Divisional Manager.

Interviews are expected to take place during September 2024, please be advised that this is subject to change, and exact date to be confirmed.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment.Medical@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Eduction & Qualifications

Essential

• An appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCP or overseas equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• At least 6 months experience working independently at a senior level equivalent to that of a UK based consultant

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Significant Clinical experience in Ward Based General Internal Medicine Inpatient Care
• Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant Level Doctor

Current Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
• Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

• Evidence of leadership and service development
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
• Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential

• Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
• Knowledge of organizational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

Essential

• Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
• Ability to present effectively to an audience
• Ability to communicate effectively

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

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