Specialty Doctor in DOPMH - Inpatient

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

• Health

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

• Eligibility

  Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.

• Eligibility

  Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice

• Eligibility

  Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post. Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Clinical skills

  Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.

• Clinical skills

  Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

• Clinical skills

  Risk Management: knowledge of risk management.

• Language Skills

  All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

• Fitness To Practise

  Applicant’s knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely.

• Communication skills

  Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.

• Communication skills

  Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others’ perspectives.

• Communication skills

  Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.

• Qualifications & Training

  Recognised basic Medical Degree

• Qualifications & Training

  Eligible to be appointed to the Specialty Doctor Grade

• Specialty specific skills related to the post.

  Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and psychiatric settings

• Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.

  Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.

• Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.

  Teaching: Understanding the principles of teaching, and evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job

• Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.

  Research: Ability to critically appraise published research.

• Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care.

  Audit: Experience of carrying out an audit project