Job summary
- Main area
- Vascular
- Grade
- Trust Doctor (ST1)
- Contract
- Till 5th August 2025
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 344-0670MEDKCH
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent & Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £43,923 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor in Urology and Vascular (ST1)
Trust Doctor (ST1)
Job overview
Role specific duties
The duties of the post comprise Elective and Emergency Clinical Vascular duties
Clinical Duties Clinical activity will include pre, peri and post-operative management of surgical patients and on-call duties described below.
A logbook of the clinical cases undertaken should be recorded and an option to complete a reflective learning portfolio of their teaching activities. Annual appraisal is conducted locally through the Trust appraisal and revalidation system.
Main duties of the job
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On Call Arrangements:
There is a four tier on-call structure for Urology and Vascular lead by the on-call Consultant who is on-call for 24 hours. This direct supervision provides an excellent opportunity for training whilst participating in emergency duties. Skills will be developed in the management of patients.
The on-call commitments should approximate to a 1 in 6. There may be some change in the pattern of weekend and night time cover as staffing levels change. The on-call duties of the post-holder will be dependent on competence and experience. This will include all routine duties and will primarily be responsible as first on-call for wards in Urology and Vascular at the Kent & Canterbury Site.
An experienced post-holder would be expected to cover the Urology and Vascular wards as well as supporting the emergency department, theatres and ITU unit
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Simulation activities will take place on all ‘elective’ days of the rota, i.e. when not on long day /nights (emergency clinical rota)
The Kent & Medway Medical School (KMMS) will be Kent and Medway’s first ever medical school, bringing together the existing centres of excellence in health and medical education provided by the two universities, and local healthcare organisations such as East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust. It will offer a new model of patient-focused medical education.
There will be regular high-fidelity simulation-based learning for the local Foundation programme doctors as well as in house training. You will undertake four months training in each of the following areas, Vascular, Urology and Peri operative care of older people undergoing surgery (POPS). The post-holder will be encouraged to develop multi-professional learning in a variety of clinical specialities and teaching for final year medical students. There will be opportunities to engage new groups of staff with simulation-based learning during the course of the fellowship and to further develop established courses.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate proficiently in the English Language
Desirable criteria
- MRCP Part 1 or further
- Knowledge of UK healthcare systems
Clinical governance
Essential criteria
- Experience / knowledge in Clinical audit and quality improvement Projects (QIPs
- Knowledge in Incident reporting and investigations
Desirable criteria
- Experience reporting clinical incidents Experience in QIPs /Audits
- Experience of being involved in an adverse clinical incident, complaint, or coroner’s case Research experience
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Understands the NHS system: nationally, regionally and locally
- Aware of the issues affecting current and future NHS practice
Skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to direct and organise teams
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Builds strong/effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
- Ability to cope well under pressure
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and initiative in pursuing innovation in the highest standards for patients, juniors and others.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Jawaharlal Senaratne
- Job title
- Lead Vascular Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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