Job summary
Required
to fill three new posts within the Acute Medicine Department at St Jamess
University Hospital.
With our brand new purpose-built SDEC unit that
opened in December 2023, this is an exciting time to join our expanding team in Leeds. We are
looking to embed innovative ways of working to shape the future model of acute
medicine in Leeds. Our new SDEC unit is co-located at SJUH with our Emergency Department
(ED), maximising review by the right person in the right place first time,
improving patient and staff satisfaction and enabling admission
avoidance.
We
are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals to join our
team of 10 Acute Medicine consultants and work within the Urgent Care CSU to
drive forward our Acute Medicine & SDEC services. We have two Acute Medical
Units with a total of 57 beds and a co-located 3 bedded Enhanced Care Area,
called HOBS (High Observation Area). We have a strong commitment to the
delivery of same day emergency care which operates a 7 day service and sees approximately
300 patients per week, as well as delivering an excellent and established
ambulatory VTE service.
The Trust has a strong
track record in teaching and in research, candidates with interests in these
areas will be supported to continue this work.
Opportunities for a
special interest are supported within the job plan and we welcome the chance to
broaden the skill set of our team.Our consultants are given
1PAfor theirspeciality session.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should possess a wide experience in Acute and General Medicine
and have excellent team-working skills. We are exceptionally well supported by
a growing workforce of 18 Advanced Clinical Practitioners within acute medicine
and candidates should enjoy the opportunities of working within a multi-disciplinary
team of doctors, nurses and ACPs to deliver high quality care.Successful applicants will work in all 3 areas of acute medicine (AMU,
Enhanced Care and Same Day Emergency Care) and will contribute to the out of
hours rota (currently 1 in 10).You should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included
on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,
if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.The Trust is
committed to providing sustainable consultant-delivered services to ensure the
quality of the patient experience. Working patterns that provide senior cover
throughout 24 hours per day, seven days per week will therefore be required.
Successful candidates will be expected to work with the Trust and its
consultant staff to deliver service patterns and job plans that meet this
objective.Applicants should have
established skills in Acute Medicine. A strong commitment to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
About us
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How would you improve the
quality & safety of the Acute Medicine service?
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: 6
March 2024
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over
1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day
cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure high quality
and safe care of acute medical patients resulting in excellent clinical
outcomes.
To contribute to the
improvement of the acute medical service by developing admission avoidance and
ambulatory care pathways.
To contribute to the care
of patients on the acute medical floor and the new same day emergency care
unit, extending the acute medicine consultant presence across these areas.
Consultant delivered post
take wards rounds take place 7 days a week and are an integral part of the
acute medicine consultant role.
To contribute to the
out-of-hours provision of acute medicine on a rota alongside consultant
colleagues from diabetes & endocrinology and respiratory medicine.
To show clinical
leadership in patient care, service development and clinical governance.
To work co-operatively
and effectively as part of the wider acute medicine team, being held to account
for clinical, service development and training outcomes.
To contribute to the
education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines, particularly in
the management of acute illness.
To work closely with the
colleagues in related clinical areas, in particular the emergency department,
other medical and acute surgical specialties and with colleagues in primary
care and those at the interface e.g. the primary care access line team.
These posts have been
developed specifically to work on pathways of care which avoid the need for
admission to hospital, and where admission occurs to ensure that early
discharge to an ambulatory form of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure high quality
and safe care of acute medical patients resulting in excellent clinical
outcomes.
To contribute to the
improvement of the acute medical service by developing admission avoidance and
ambulatory care pathways.
To contribute to the care
of patients on the acute medical floor and the new same day emergency care
unit, extending the acute medicine consultant presence across these areas.
Consultant delivered post
take wards rounds take place 7 days a week and are an integral part of the
acute medicine consultant role.
To contribute to the
out-of-hours provision of acute medicine on a rota alongside consultant
colleagues from diabetes & endocrinology and respiratory medicine.
To show clinical
leadership in patient care, service development and clinical governance.
To work co-operatively
and effectively as part of the wider acute medicine team, being held to account
for clinical, service development and training outcomes.
To contribute to the
education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines, particularly in
the management of acute illness.
To work closely with the
colleagues in related clinical areas, in particular the emergency department,
other medical and acute surgical specialties and with colleagues in primary
care and those at the interface e.g. the primary care access line team.
These posts have been
developed specifically to work on pathways of care which avoid the need for
admission to hospital, and where admission occurs to ensure that early
discharge to an ambulatory form of care.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Acute and General Medicine.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Acute Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Acute Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Acute and General Medicine.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Acute Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Acute Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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).
