Job summary
We are pleased to offer this opportunity to join the General (Internal) Medicine team at the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM). Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in General Medicine, providing expert patient care at UHNM, serving a catchment population across Staffordshire, Leek Moorlands and North Shropshire.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the General (Internal) Medicine team, we currently run 2 acute general medical wards at Royal Stoke (Wards 121 & 122) and 1 acute general medical ward at County (Ward 14), where most of the patients (32 beds/ward) with acute metabolic diseases are admitted under the consultant team, supported by junior and middle grade staff.
About us
Located in Stoke-on-Trent just off the M6, culturally diverse major conurbations and the rural delights of the Peak District National Park are all within easy reach. The Trust is similarly stimulating. Employing around 11,000 staff, it has over 1,450 beds and a budget of £700 million. UHNM has made exceptional progress in the re-provision of health care services; the 90-acre site in Stoke has recently undergone a £350 million redevelopment to modernise its facilities, as has County site.
Our on-site Undergraduate Medical School (UGMS) is run in partnership with Keele University. General Medicine is well represented in the new Keele curriculum.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join a team of 12 consultants providing clinical leadership to General Medicine patients at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. The job plan allows for a weekly rota of ward-based work, which will be devoted to delivering inpatient services both at the Royal Stoke site and County site.
The post holder will be expected to contribute regularly to supervision and training of the middle grades and training and non-training junior clinical fellows. They will also participate in the rota with other consultants on a 1:6.5 to provide inpatient cover to the two Diabetes & Endocrinology and General Medicine wards. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the education of trainees, quality improvement, research activities, and clinical governance of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join a team of 12 consultants providing clinical leadership to General Medicine patients at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. The job plan allows for a weekly rota of ward-based work, which will be devoted to delivering inpatient services both at the Royal Stoke site and County site.
The post holder will be expected to contribute regularly to supervision and training of the middle grades and training and non-training junior clinical fellows. They will also participate in the rota with other consultants on a 1:6.5 to provide inpatient cover to the two Diabetes & Endocrinology and General Medicine wards. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the education of trainees, quality improvement, research activities, and clinical governance of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on to GMC Specialist Register in Diabetes & Endocrinology and General Medicine, or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6months of date of the AAC or CESR
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma
- PG Cert Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in General Medicine and Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus (Specialty Certificate Exam RCP D&E). Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience in critical care
- Experience in Diabetes clinics
Professional & Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team. Attendance at MDT meetings
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Experience in research including willing to participate in audit programmes
- Evidence of training in research methodology
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and cover colleagues absence
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Strong record of attendance
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
- UK driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on to GMC Specialist Register in Diabetes & Endocrinology and General Medicine, or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6months of date of the AAC or CESR
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma
- PG Cert Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in General Medicine and Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus (Specialty Certificate Exam RCP D&E). Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience in critical care
- Experience in Diabetes clinics
Professional & Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team. Attendance at MDT meetings
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Experience in research including willing to participate in audit programmes
- Evidence of training in research methodology
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and cover colleagues absence
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Strong record of attendance
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
- UK driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Hartshill, Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
