Job overview

East Cheshire NHS Trust is looking to recruit Bank Doctors in General Medicine at ST3+ level to enhance our already successful Medical Staff Bank.

Applications are welcomed from doctors to work on an ad-hoc basis  to help provide consistent, high level patient care and to assist with the continuity of care that the Trust provides.

As this is ‘Bank’ work, it is on an ‘as and when’ basis with no guaranteed hours, however it does offer doctors increased flexibility by selecting shifts to work around your lifestyle.

Please note, you must have a minimum of 6 months NHS/UK experience in order to proceed with joining our Bank.

Due to the terms of a Bank contract, we are unable to meet the UKVI Skilled Worked criteria and therefore unable to provide sponsorship for Visa purposes

Bank rates are subject to change (hourly rate inclusive of 12.5% annual leave payment)

Hourly rate: ST3+ & Specialty Doctor/SAS £80 ( Social ) £90 (Unsocial)

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit  doctors at ST3+ grade  for work ranging  from a single shift to an extended post, with evening, weekend and on-call shifts available.  Full Registration with the GMC is required, as well as having achieving the appropriate level of competencies to carry out the role you have been employed to do. Duties within the shifts which you are 
booked to fulfil are: 

• 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 unit 
  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 shift and be available for work from the arranged start time 
• To co-operate with the workforce deployment team in relation to administration of the 
  shift 
• To attend local induction as appropriate when working in new areas
• To comply with all local policies, including upholding the trust’s values and behaviour

Doctors joining the Trust Medical Bank will be expected to complete pre-employment checks inclusive of GMC registration, satisfactory references, health clearance, enhanced DBS check identity and right to work checks.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.