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Job overview
Please be advised that this post will close automatically once sufficient numbers of candidates apply.
The post is Fixed term for 2 years and involves working at FY2 level with a minimum of 2 years NHS experience required as a Locally Employed Doctor as part of the medicine care Group.
You will rotate through various specialties, which may include Care of the Elderly, Rheumatology, Respiratory, Diabetes & Endocrine, Gastroenterology, Acute Medicine and Cardiology. Each specialty consists of consultants, registrars, intermediate grade and foundation level doctors.
This post is not recognised for post graduate training. You will have the opportunity to attend teaching sessions and will be given access to e-portfolio. During this post we expect you to obtain a portfolio of knowledge and skills to progress your career and increase your competitiveness at national selection. You will be given a named supervisor. You will have a study leave budget and study leave allowance.
Main duties of the job
General Responsibilities
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in various specialties with responsibility for in-patients.
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department.
To provide on call and ward cover for colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
The post holder will be a member of the Cardiac Arrest Team and will receive continuing training in this field during their time in post. The post holder will be on a rota including days, nights and weekends.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/