Local Employed Doctor ST1 / 2 in Respiratory | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We require a Trust Grade Doctor (ST1/2 level) in the Department of Respiratory Medicine commencing as soon as possible.

This is not an approved training position, however you will receive the following;
- Named educational supervisor
- Induction and bespoke new starter induction pack outlining internal training courses/opportunities available to doctors in these non-approved training positions
- Individual training plan
- NHS e-portfolio
- Appraisal at 6 months and individual access to e-appraisal system
- Support towards obtaining Alternative Certificate confirming achievement of foundation competencies to aid those who want to access a recognised training position in the future.

• Cardiovascular care at our Cardiac centre.


• Accident and Emergency at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.


• Community Midwifery and Women and Children's Services.


• Clinical research with an 80-strong team of nurses and doctors.


• Community nursing and school nursing.


• Recovery and rehabilitation for a variety of conditions including brain injury, stroke and elderly care.


• Sexual health and family planning services.


• Wellbeing and lifestyle including mental health services, heart health campaigns, and smoking cessation services.


• End of life and palliative care.


Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Trust is a busy 849 bedded District General Hospital and one of the North West's Regional Cardiothoracic Centres. We have an extremely active Post Graduate, a programme of MRCP teaching and excellent library facilities. Resuscitation Training and medical Audit are established.
1. Provision of in-patient care for Consultant's
2. Attendance at Department Audit Meetings (1 per month)
3. Attendance at out-patient clinics (2 per week)
4. Discharge summaries and follow-up clinic letters as
5. Emergency cover on the medical admissions unit on a shift-basis.
6. Attendance at formal Medical Teaching (1 session per week).
7. Other duties as directed by the Clinical Director for the care of his patients.

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