As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Medicine department at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

The departments have an active research department with opportunities to participate in the wide range of ongoing research activity.

The post holder will have a strong interest in medicine and be medically qualified to at least SHO level.

On-call commitment will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

This post is not accredited as part of a speciality training programme. This post will however provide an opportunity to gain excellent experience in the management of general medical patients and to develop your PDP.

Main duties of the job

Everyone at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust is valued, whatever their role. We are looking for people that live our values to help us make a difference to the thousands of patients who come to us for treatment every year. Being a member of staff here means treating everyone with respect. It means working together and embracing change to achieve excellence in every part of the hospital. Most of all, it means encompassing a desire to take personal responsibility for ensuring our patients get the highest quality care they deserve.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Educational Responsibilities - The successful candidate would be expected to take an active role in the teaching activities of the departments. We also have medical students on placements within the department and the post-holder will be expected to contribute to teaching of students.

Clinical responsibilities - The post-holder will be expected to take part in ward rounds both with a consultant and independently and to support the junior team on the wards.

Person specificationEducation and QualificationsEssential criteriaAt least 18 months full-time hospital service as an trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade. No unexplained career gapsAdvanced Life Support providerDesirable criteriaMRCAM A/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalentOther membership, fellowship or diplomasPrevious experience of working in in the British Healthcare system (not observing)Education and QualificationsEssential criteriaRegistered with Gernal Mediccal CouncilEvidence of interest in Oncology/Haematology and/or Internal MedicineKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaAble to assess, initially resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patientsAble to participate as member of cardiac arrest teamDemonstrates good clinical judgementUnderstands audit and governance processesDesirable criteriaTraining /experience in Respiratory Failure and management of patients on NIV/CPAPDesigned and / or completed auditsSkills and AbilitiesEssential criteriaAbility to organise and prioritise workloadGood communication skillsHonesty and reliabilityAbility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamFlexibilityInquiring and critical approach to workDemonstrates initiativeAppropriately assertiveAbility to gain confidence of both staff and patientsA willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leaveDesirable criteriaAbility to take on administrative roles within the DepartmentOtherEssential criteriaEvidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK.Behaviours and ValuesEssential criteriaRespecting EveryoneEmbracing ChangeRecognising SuccessWorking Together

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

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IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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