Job overview

The appointee will join an enthusiastic and friendly department of Acute Medicine which is an integral part of the Division of Urgent & Emergency at the QEH. 

Main duties of the job

• The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
• Multidisciplinary team work is envisaged as a key component of the working of this Trust and will involve Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Provision of cover for colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
• Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
• Undertaking ward duties under the direction of senior colleagues.
• Undertaking outpatient clinics, pleural procedure and bronchoscopy under the supervision of senior colleagues.
• Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Working for our organisation

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH.  We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit.  We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.  We love working here and think you will too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
• Multidisciplinary team work is envisaged as a key component of the working of this Trust and will involve Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Provision of cover for colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
• Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
• Undertaking ward duties under the direction of senior colleagues.
• Undertaking outpatient clinics, pleural procedure and bronchoscopy under the supervision of senior colleagues.
• Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP (UK) Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) or be in the process of acquiring within a grace period of starting.

Desirable criteria

• Other professional qualification or higher degree e.g., in medical education, clinical research or management.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
• At least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in Acute Medicine or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Acute Medicine; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Competence and expertise in Acute and General medicine
• Evidence of previous NHS experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level
• Advanced procedural competences, such as chest drains, ascitic drains and lumbar punctures.
• Evidence of supervision or training of junior doctors.

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race ,ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values.