Job summary
This is a consultant post in Acute Medicine created in order to help develop further expansion in provision of Acute Medical Care within the trust. The successful candidate will join the existing Acute Medicine consultant team in helping to deliver Acute Medicine Services. Their main responsibilities will be across the Emergency Floor from the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care unit to several Admission Units.
Main duties of the job
This consultant post in Acute Medicine created in order to help develop further expansion in provision of Acute Medical Care within the trust. The successful candidate will join the existing Acute Medicine consultant team in helping to deliver Acute Medicine Services. Their main responsibilities will be across the Emergency Floor from the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care unit to several Admission Units.
The Acute Medical Department currently covers several areas including a 136 bedded Acute Medical Unit which incorporates a higher level receiving area referred to as the Acute Care Bay and Acute Frailty Unit; along with a separate Same Day Emergency Care area.
The Acute Medicine Department aims to sustain its position at the forefront of advances in Acute Medicine. It is developing ambulatory care & triage services to prevent admissions and to offer new options to GPs seeking advice for acutely unwell patients. It is also developing a new in-reach service to the Emergency Department to facilitate rapid assessment and appropriate management of Medical Patients presenting via the Emergency Department.
About us
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide senior clinical decision making at the front door reviewing patients awaiting admission to Medicine within the Emergency Department and the Ambulatory Area (referred to as GPAU).
- To contribute cover of the Acute Medical Unit on Weekdays. Weekend work can alsobe considered if the candidate wishes with time off in lieu during the week.
- To help develop Same Day Emergency Care.
- To liaise and work with the Emergency Department to provide a seamless acutemedical service to patients.
- To enhance links with the Emergency Department.
- Supervise and train junior medical staff.
- To develop acute medicine for the benefit of patients along with the other Consultantsat UHL, and our external commissioners and provider partners.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in theGMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice isreported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriatemonitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
- To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are deliveredefficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this mayrequire new and flexible ways of working in the future.
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and forthe proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver theobjectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in theTrusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and ClinicalManagement Group.
- To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher
- To contribute to research in acute care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide senior clinical decision making at the front door reviewing patients awaiting admission to Medicine within the Emergency Department and the Ambulatory Area (referred to as GPAU).
- To contribute cover of the Acute Medical Unit on Weekdays. Weekend work can alsobe considered if the candidate wishes with time off in lieu during the week.
- To help develop Same Day Emergency Care.
- To liaise and work with the Emergency Department to provide a seamless acutemedical service to patients.
- To enhance links with the Emergency Department.
- Supervise and train junior medical staff.
- To develop acute medicine for the benefit of patients along with the other Consultantsat UHL, and our external commissioners and provider partners.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in theGMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice isreported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriatemonitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
- To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are deliveredefficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this mayrequire new and flexible ways of working in the future.
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and forthe proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver theobjectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in theTrusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and ClinicalManagement Group.
- To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher
- To contribute to research in acute care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious training in AIM
- oClinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- oIT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
- oWillingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- oExperience working within the NHS
- oAdditional relevant skill: US training: diploma/MD/PhD/degree
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- oEffective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- oParticipation in a quality improvement programme
- oExperience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- oUndergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- oCompletion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- oPublished Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- oUnderstanding and interest in research.
- oAbility to appraise research critically
- oAbility to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
- oEvidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- oPublications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
- oEvidence of recent research and development activity
- oPrevious first author publications in relevant publications
- oExperience of setting up, running and supervising trials
- oEvidence of previous research experience including recruitment to trials
Management
Essential
- oWillingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- oAble to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
- oUnderstanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
- oKnowledge and experience of clinical governance issues
- oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
- oFlexible
Desirable
- oEvidence of management and administration experience.
- oManagement training on an accredited course.
- oAwareness of Service Development issues.
Communication
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- oHighly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- oHighly developed emotional intelligence
- oHigh standard of presentation both written and verbal
- oDemonstrable track record of successful change management
- oProven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
- oLeadership skills
Motivation
Essential
- oPersonal integrity and reliability.
- oAbility to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
- oCommitment to further develop the post and service provided.
Desirable
- oCommitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- oAppraisal and assessment skills.
- oAbility to asses clinical competencies
- oEnthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- oWillingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- oPost Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious training in AIM
- oClinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- oIT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
- oWillingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- oExperience working within the NHS
- oAdditional relevant skill: US training: diploma/MD/PhD/degree
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- oEffective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- oParticipation in a quality improvement programme
- oExperience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- oUndergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- oCompletion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- oPublished Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- oUnderstanding and interest in research.
- oAbility to appraise research critically
- oAbility to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
- oEvidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- oPublications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
- oEvidence of recent research and development activity
- oPrevious first author publications in relevant publications
- oExperience of setting up, running and supervising trials
- oEvidence of previous research experience including recruitment to trials
Management
Essential
- oWillingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- oAble to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
- oUnderstanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
- oKnowledge and experience of clinical governance issues
- oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
- oFlexible
Desirable
- oEvidence of management and administration experience.
- oManagement training on an accredited course.
- oAwareness of Service Development issues.
Communication
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- oHighly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- oHighly developed emotional intelligence
- oHigh standard of presentation both written and verbal
- oDemonstrable track record of successful change management
- oProven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
- oLeadership skills
Motivation
Essential
- oPersonal integrity and reliability.
- oAbility to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
- oCommitment to further develop the post and service provided.
Desirable
- oCommitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- oAppraisal and assessment skills.
- oAbility to asses clinical competencies
- oEnthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- oWillingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- oPost Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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).
