The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking qualified doctors for the role of Bank Consultant Gastroenterology, where the work involves covering various specialties on an as-needed basis, with a flexible schedule that includes evening, weekend, and on-call shifts. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring safe patient care by collaborating with nurses, other clinicians, and patient families, participating in daily board and ward rounds, and providing supervision to other staff as needed.
The position requires punctuality, adherence to Trust policies, and maintenance of high professionalism, especially regarding documentation. New staff are also expected to attend local orientation sessions when working in unfamiliar areas. To be associated with the Trust as a GMC approved designated body, bank doctors must complete a minimum of 12 shifts per month.
The position requires punctuality, adherence to Trust policies, and maintenance of high professionalism, especially regarding documentation. New staff are also expected to attend local orientation sessions when working in unfamiliar areas. To be associated with the Trust as a GMC approved designated body, bank doctors must complete a minimum of 12 shifts per month.
We are looking to recruit suitably qualified doctors to work across specialties for work ranging from a single shift to an extended post, with evening, weekend and on-call shifts available (depending on shift availability).
As this is Bank work, it is on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours.
- To liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients, relatives in order to support safe care
- To attend and participate in board rounds, ward rounds and other related daily activities
- To provide appropriate workplace supervision to other staff as and when needed as requested
- To maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in relation to documentation
- To arrive on time for the booked shift and be available for work from the arranged start time
- Attend local induction as appropriate when working in new areas
- Comply with Trust policies, including upholding the trust's values and behaviours
- Other duties commensurate with the post/grade as advised by the speciality clinical
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We are looking to recruit suitably qualified doctors to work across specialties for work ranging from a single shift to an extended post, with evening, weekend and on-call shifts available (depending on shift availability).
As this is Bank work, it is on an as and when basis with no guaranteed hours.
- To liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients, relatives in order to support safe care
- To attend and participate in board rounds, ward rounds and other related daily activities
- To provide appropriate workplace supervision to other staff as and when needed as requested
- To maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in relation to documentation
- To arrive on time for the booked shift and be available for work from the arranged start time
- Attend local induction as appropriate when working in new areas
- Comply with Trust policies, including upholding the trusts values and behaviours
- Other duties commensurate with the post/grade as advised by the speciality clinical
Designated Body:
For Bank doctors to be connected to Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a GMC approved designated body they must work a minimum of 12 shifts per month. If the applicant is already registered with an Agency then they remain the Designated Body and Responsible Officer.
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- Certifications: Obtaining certifications such as those offered by the Chartered Banker Institute or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) can demonstrate your professionalism and understanding of banking principles.
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