Job summary

FY2 (CT1/2 equivalent) Acute Medicine

Eastbourne District General hospital

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking to appoint an FY2 (CT1/2 equivalent) doctor to join an enthusiastic forward-looking Acute Medicine Department at Eastbourne District General Hospital.

This role will be based in our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit which runs alongside the Acute Medical Unit.

The Candidate must hold full GMC registration.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this post will be to deliver acute medical care to patients in the Same Day Emergency Care Unit. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the unit, assisted by the Acute Medical Consultants and SDEC registrar. The post holder will gain valuable experience assessing, diagnosing and treating patients in a fast paced environment.

The job is an ideal environment to assist with gaining the knowledge and clinical skills to achieve MRCP. The Candidate must hold full GMC registration.

The post holder will work through a rolling 4wk rota.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

MD or equivalent

Registration

Essential

Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Training and experience

Essential

Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine

Desirable

Experience in other relevant medical specialities

Administration

Essential

Evidence of participation in staff management

Desirable

Management course and/or qualifications

Management

Essential

Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

Knowledge of the structure of National Health Service

Audit

Essential

Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit

Desirable

Completion and/or Publication of audit projects

Research and Publications

Essential

Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills

Essential

Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Good presentation skills

Personal attributes

Essential

Leadership qualities Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance Good record of attendance UK Driving Licence

Desirable

Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post

Teaching

Essential

Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

Educational qualification

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