Job summary
This
is a 2 x 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in Acute Medicine. This post
will be available for a period of 6 Months. The post will be available
immediately.
Our
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. This is an exciting time to join our
expanding team as we embed innovative ways of working to shape the future model
of acute medicine in Leeds. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and
committed individuals to join our team of 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 200
patients per week, as well as delivering an excellent and established
ambulatory VTE service.
Applicants
should possess a wide experience in Acute and General Medicine and have
excellent team-working skills.
Main duties of the job
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 8).
About us
The
department is hard working, friendly and co-operative, with consultant
colleagues sharing educational and service development work. There is a
strong focus on continual improvement, multi-disciplinary team work, clinical
excellence, patient safety and quality. We are looking for similarly minded
consultant colleagues to join us.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Acute Medicine
with
a special interest in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and will deliver 8.5 PAs
of direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs supporting professional activity.
The
post will be based at St James Hospital. The acute medical floor consists of 3
areas: Acute Medical Wards (J27 and J28), which also accommodate a short stay
function, and an Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) (incorporating daily Hot
Clinics and same day assessments). Collectively the acute medical floor areas
admit approximately 40 to 80 patients per day. In addition, there are direct
admissions to acute cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, stroke and
respiratory medicine which by-pass the acute medical floor.
There
are currently 7 consultants in acute medicine. The acute medicine directorate
is currently planning to increase the strength and size of its acute consultant
work force, to support the delivery of a new same day emergency care unit.
In
total, there are 10 higher specialty trainees in acute medicine in Leeds. Five
are based on the acute medical floor, and the others are based full time in
relevant specialties but participate in the on-call rota. Junior doctors work
4-6 month blocks in acute medicine, with additional doctors working on the
acute floor when on-call. The department is well-staffed with FY1 doctors, FY2
doctors and core trainees in medicine and ACCS.
The
department currently has two undergraduate firms during the academic year.
Third year and fourth year medical students from the University of Leeds work
on the acute medical floor and participate in regular teaching sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Acute Medicine
with
a special interest in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and will deliver 8.5 PAs
of direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs supporting professional activity.
The
post will be based at St James Hospital. The acute medical floor consists of 3
areas: Acute Medical Wards (J27 and J28), which also accommodate a short stay
function, and an Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) (incorporating daily Hot
Clinics and same day assessments). Collectively the acute medical floor areas
admit approximately 40 to 80 patients per day. In addition, there are direct
admissions to acute cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, stroke and
respiratory medicine which by-pass the acute medical floor.
There
are currently 7 consultants in acute medicine. The acute medicine directorate
is currently planning to increase the strength and size of its acute consultant
work force, to support the delivery of a new same day emergency care unit.
In
total, there are 10 higher specialty trainees in acute medicine in Leeds. Five
are based on the acute medical floor, and the others are based full time in
relevant specialties but participate in the on-call rota. Junior doctors work
4-6 month blocks in acute medicine, with additional doctors working on the
acute floor when on-call. The department is well-staffed with FY1 doctors, FY2
doctors and core trainees in medicine and ACCS.
The
department currently has two undergraduate firms during the academic year.
Third year and fourth year medical students from the University of Leeds work
on the acute medical floor and participate in regular teaching sessions.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme or CESR in Acute Medicine
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of acute medicine including acute hospital services and ambulatory services.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- 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.
- 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.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- AIM SCE
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
- having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
- having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, youll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD
- You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if youve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme or CESR in Acute Medicine
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of acute medicine including acute hospital services and ambulatory services.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- 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.
- 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.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- AIM SCE
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
- having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
- having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, youll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD
- You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if youve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
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).
