Trust Grade Registrar (IM3 / ST3+) in Infectious Diseases

These are posts at the level of a Specialist Registrar in Medicine. The posts also include opportunities to partake in an on-call Registrar rota covering medical wards at Leicester Generla Hospital, Acute Medicine and Ambulatory Assessment Areas (GPAU). These will appeal to those who have completed SHO level training and are wishing to pursue a higher career in Acute Medicine &/or Medical Specialties.
The responsibilities of the post are identical to that of an ST3 in Medicine.
The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to
+ Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients
+ Participate in the running of the department/ward
+ Provide clinical supervision of Junior doctors on medical wards &/or in the on-call team
+ Provide senior medical input for the on-call Medical Team (especially Out of Hours) and potentially lead the cardiac arrest team
+ Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators, All posts have a service element and the following covers the majority of duties. There will be minor variations in different hospitals but the list is aimed at covering the majority of duties:
1. Supervise, monitor and assist Junior Medical Doctors in the day-to-day management of in-patients in posts.
2. Liaise between nurses, junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.
3. Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
4. Take part in timetabled Emergency work. This will involve contributing senior input to the on-call team and may include any combination of leading the arrest team, supervising a medical admissions unit, reviewing medical patients on base wards and providing a medical opinion for patients in other specialities.
5. Participate in Medical Outpatient Clinics.
6. Independently perform basic medical procedures including Lumbar Puncture, Abdominal Paracentesis and Ascitic drain insertion.
7. Dictate discharge summaries.
8. Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
9. Teach medical students as directed.
10. Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues.
11. Attend induction in each hospital or new department.
12. Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave., 1. Supervise, monitor and assist Junior Medical Doctors in the day-to-day management of in-patients in posts.
2. Liaise between nurses, junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.
3. Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled.
4. Take part in timetabled Emergency work. This will involve contributing senior input to the on-call team and may include any combination of leading the arrest team, supervising a medical admissions unit, reviewing medical patients on base wards and providing a medical opinion for patients in other specialities.
5. Participate in Medical Outpatient Clinics.
6. Independently perform basic medical procedures including Lumbar Puncture, Abdominal Paracentesis and Ascitic drain insertion.
7. Dictate discharge summaries.
8. Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
9. Teach medical students as directed.
10. Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues.
11. Attend induction in each hospital or new department.
12. Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave.

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
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UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.