Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the consultants care.
2. Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations.
3. To see and examine all patients under the care of the consultant concerned, including those in the Intensive Care Unit.
4. To assist when required in the operating theatre.
5. To attend and assist in out-patient clinics if appropriate.
6. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home, including a discharge summary which the patient must take with them.
7. During duty weekends and evenings, to be responsible for the care of all cardiothoracic patients on the wards.
8. To perform minor surgical procedures such as chest aspiration, insertion of intercostal tubes, etc. if necessary under the supervision of a specialist registrar.
9. To cross cover, in conjunction with other ST1/junior clinical fellows, when one ST1/junior clinical fellow is absent or on annual or study leave and with the guidance and supervision of the appropriate specialist registrar, to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the absent colleague are carried out.
10. To keep the specialist registrar and consultant informed of any patient who is giving cause for concern.
11. To communicate to patients relatives the progress of that patient.
12. To be available for emergency calls to ITU and other parts of the hospital, if required, i.e. for cardiac arrest.
13. To participate in research projects which may already be in progress.
14. To participate in lecturing to other staff if required, e.g. nurses and physiotherapists.
15. To participate in the medical audit programme and update PATS data entry.
16. To accept that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, and to respond to the needs of the service when they arise.

Job responsibilities

1. To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the consultants care.
2. Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations.
3. To see and examine all patients under the care of the consultant concerned, including those in the Intensive Care Unit.
4. To assist when required in the operating theatre.
5. To attend and assist in out-patient clinics if appropriate.
6. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home, including a discharge summary which the patient must take with them.
7. During duty weekends and evenings, to be responsible for the care of all cardiothoracic patients on the wards.
8. To perform minor surgical procedures such as chest aspiration, insertion of intercostal tubes, etc. if necessary under the supervision of a specialist registrar.
9. To cross cover, in conjunction with other ST1/junior clinical fellows, when one ST1/junior clinical fellow is absent or on annual or study leave and with the guidance and supervision of the appropriate specialist registrar, to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the absent colleague are carried out.
10. To keep the specialist registrar and consultant informed of any patient who is giving cause for concern.
11. To communicate to patients relatives the progress of that patient.
12. To be available for emergency calls to ITU and other parts of the hospital, if required, i.e. for cardiac arrest.
13. To participate in research projects which may already be in progress.
14. To participate in lecturing to other staff if required, e.g. nurses and physiotherapists.
15. To participate in the medical audit programme and update PATS data entry.
16. To accept that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, and to respond to the needs of the service when they arise.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Eligibility to work in the UK

HEALTH

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

CLINICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgment and prioritise clinical need.
• Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement

ACADEMIC / RESEARCH SKILLS

Desirable

• Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching
• Audit: Future participation in audit

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• Judgement under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
• Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of
• Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
• Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
• Leadership & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Understands importance & impact of information systems
• Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follows instructions. Understands importance & impact of information systems

PROBITY

Essential

• PROBITY o Professional Integrity: Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all. Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent. Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS employee

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Eligibility to work in the UK

HEALTH

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

CLINICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgment and prioritise clinical need.
• Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement

ACADEMIC / RESEARCH SKILLS

Desirable

• Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching
• Audit: Future participation in audit

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• Judgement under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
• Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of
• Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
• Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
• Leadership & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Understands importance & impact of information systems
• Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follows instructions. Understands importance & impact of information systems

PROBITY

Essential

• PROBITY o Professional Integrity: Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all. Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent. Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS employee

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Royal Brompton Hospital

London

SW3 6NP

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)