This post is focused on supporting the gastroenterology, nephrology and endocrinology teams within the Trust at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro.

The appointee will join a team of consultants and junior doctors to plan and manage patients located on the base and outlying wards. This newly created post will liaise with the medical specialities and refer to the appropriate teams for specific care

Main duties of the job

Maintaining the highest clinical standards in the management of acute medicalinpatients under the care of the teams on outlying wards.

To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the outlying patients To liaise where appropriate with the specialty teams.

Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and specific commitments to the Medical School.

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals' NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.

Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in the GIM rota where and if applicable.

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.

Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.

Professional supervision of other junior medical staff.

Responsibilities for carrying out teaching.

Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes, and in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Involvement in research (where applicable).

Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree e.g. MD or PhD
• GMC Specialist Register or working towards CESR qualification

Experience
Essential

• Teaching (Medical Students, peers, MDT)
• Experiencing of working within Gastroenterology
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Train the trainers course
• Management course

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