Clinical Teaching Fellow (UCLMS) in association with Private Practice Unit The Royal Free Hospital Foundation NHS Trust. JOB TITLE: Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) and Resident Medical Officer (RMO) ACCOUNTABLE TO: Site Sub-Dean and Director PPU REPORTS TO: Site Sub Dean and Clinical Director Private Patients. ANNUAL SALARY: 40,000 Introduction University College London (UCL) Medical School has an annual intake of 330 students and accepts an additional 55 Oxbridge students for clinical training. The Royal Free campus provides clinical training for approximately 200 students in years 4 and 5 and staff also contribute to the earlier years. UCLMS is ranked 4 th in many league tables of UK medical schools and recently was rated first amongst London medical school for student experience. The Royal Free NHS Foundation NHS Trust has around 900 beds on its own sites. About 5,000 people are employed, and the annual turnover in 2013/14 is expected to be about 550+ million. As well as services for local people, such as accident and emergency service, and all branches of surgery and medicine, the trust is renowned for a large number of specialist services. In August 2008 the Royal Free became a founder member of UCL Partners designated as an academic health science centre by the secretary of state in March 2009. As a Clinical Teaching Fellow you will also be part of an established team of Resident Medical Officers and will, as part of a 6 person rota, provide 24-hour resident medical support to patients of admitting Consultants and Nursing Staff within the Private Patients Unit at The Royal Free London The posts are available for one year which is renewable subject to satisfactory appraisal with the sub dean and Clinical Director Private Practice Unit. JOB DESCRIPTION The following job description is in 2 parts to describe the clinical teaching fellow role and the RMO role. Clinical Teaching Fellow Responsible to the Site sub Dean UCLMS Based at RFL but some duties may be at other UCLMS sites especially in Bloomsbury for early years training. The expected average contribution to the CTF role is 14 hours per week Duties of the CTF post holder Page1
The main teaching duties of the post holder are to support the delivery of high quality medical education including the development, delivery and evaluation of courses in undergraduate medical education and related activities. There may be an opportunity for undertaking a research interest in education. The post holder will be expected to participate in the delivery of teaching and assessments required of medical students at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Participate in the development, planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of undergraduate courses. Participate in developing methods for, and delivery of, the assessment of medical students Contribute to written assessments, including standard setting processes Planning and providing dedicated bedside teaching, tutorials and lectures for medical students Planning, preparing and providing scenario based simulation sessions for medical students Whilst the focus of duties is on undergraduate teaching there may be opportunities to participate in postgraduate training activities Whilst based at the Royal Free the post holders will link to other medical teaching fellows within UCLMS and may enjoy joint supervision within this team. Some work may be with earlier year students at the Bloomsbury campus. There may be opportunities for educational research and publication Page2
Resident medical officer. PPU JOB TITLE: DIVISION: SALARY BAND: RESPONSIBLE TO: ACCOUNTABLE TO: Residential Medical Officer Corporate / PPU 40,000 per annum Director of Nursing PPU Clinical Director PPU HOURS PER WEEK: 1 Clinical Shift in 6 LOCATION: KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Private Patients Unit Clinical Director PPU Director of PPU Director of Nursing PPU Ward Managers & Nursing Staff Embassy Liaison Team Clinical MD Trust Wide Diagnostics Departments Pathology, radiology, Cardiology, ITU, Theatres JOB SUMMARY: Contract 1 year subject to satisfactory appraisal.(clinical teaching Fellows with Clinical Director PPU + site sub dean UCLMS) Location 12 th Floor Private Practice Unit The team of Resident Medical Officers will, as part of a 6 person rota, provide 24-hour resident medical support to patients of admitting Consultants and Nursing Staff within the diverse and expanding Private Patients Unit at The Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, London. To provide first-line medical care to patients at the Private Patients Unit at The Royal Free, whilst taking into consideration the care directives provided by the Consultants accountable for individual patient care. For these purposes Consultant is defined as a consultant responsible for a patient s care, other consultants providing opinions and specialist registrars from the consultant s team. Contract 1 year subject to satisfactory appraisal. Page3
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Royal Free World Class Values The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel: all of the time Confident because we are clearly and cared for that they are always in safe hands 1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To provide emergency medical intervention when required. To carry out cardiac arrest and other emergency procedures as per hospital policy. Send medical discharge summaries to GP within 24hr of discharge. To carry the RMO bleep at all times to enable contact to be maintained throughout the span of duty. To work in full compliance with Clinical Governance regarding untoward patient incidents, near misses or official complaints, providing written reports and completion of Hospital incident forms. 2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS To visit each clinical ward area as requested and at the start of shift before returning at for night Work with the patient s multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic client centred care. To follow Consultant s instructions for the specific regime for each individual patient To facilitate timely discharge of patients by prescribing TTA s by 15:00pm the day before planned discharge date. 3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT To participate within clinical audit both locally and nationally, when required to do so. 4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES Timely communication and documentation All tests and investigations for invoicing purposes Timely prescribing of TTA s to facilitate Prompt discharge to assist efficient bed management To report immediately RMO bleep failure to switchboard and the Private Patients Director of Nursing. 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING Co-ordinate & prioritise own clinical workload. Direct patient care to ward teams in accordance with named Consultants Treatment Plan. Act as conduit of information between ward staff & Consultant teams Page5
Report sickness/absence in line with local guideline and Hospital policy to director of Nursing PPU in-house and Senior Nurse duty bleep out of hours 1457. 6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES Proficient use Cerner, Iris, RIS. Strict adherence and Information Governance and Caldicott principles. 7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Active involvement in local audit Process eg infection control Active participation in research and study as supported by this post. All staff will undertake such training as is necessary to perform the duties allocated. The post holder will be responsible for their own continuing professional development and take part in continuing medical education activities in line with the requirements of their Personal Development Plan and appraisal. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Infection Control Infection control is everyone s responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trust s Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections. It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trust s polices and procedures which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code. To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team. To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency. To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified, or escalate as necessary. To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorate s Governance structures. To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties. Health and Safety at Work The post holder is required to: Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work. Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with. Page6
Confidentiality & Data Protection The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business. If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose. You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act 1998. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary.) Conflict of Interest The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends. Equality and Diversity The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual s ability to meet the requirements for the job. You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust s policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services. Vulnerable Groups To carry out responsibilities in such a away as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults and to promote their welfare in accordance with the Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2006) and No Secrets guidance (DH 2000). To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the trust s child protection policies. No Smoking The Trust implemented a No Smoking Policy, which applies to all staff. Staff contravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures. Standards of dress All staff are expected to abide by the Trust s guidance on standards of dress. This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder, Page7
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