Job summary
Recruiting two Locum Consultants for General Medicine/Elderly Care on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract.
We are looking to recruit two full-time Locum Consultants on a General Medicine ward. Candidates with a CCT or CESR in General medicine are encouraged to apply. Those working towards the CESR qualification who already have experience working at consultant level are encouraged to contact the department to discuss other options. We are also keen to develop and support colleagues' professional clinical areas of sub-speciality such as Elderly Care, Acute Medicine, Respiratory, Endocrinology etc.
The postholder will be supported to develop their leadership skills by the appropriate training provided by our trust leadership and development programme. The postholder will have access to a leadership mentor if supernumerary to leadership. The postholder will have the opportunity to showcase leadership skills and implement innovation in opening this newly developed care group.
If you have any question about the job advert please contact Hannah Beattie on hannah.beattie3@nhs.net or extension number 01922 721172 ext 7599
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilites:
- Provide senior decision making on a General Medicine ward that is designed for patients who are not ready for immediate discharge or transfers, including conducting daily consultant ward rounds.
- Ward rounds and teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.
- To assist the current team and have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to provide a high quality of General Medicine care to patients by continual development of practice in the light of evidence-base, and clinical standards.
- To provide clinical support and teaching to Junior Medical Staff, Medical Students and Postgraduate Medical Education.
- To participate as part of personal CPD development the involvement in local and national quality improvement projects. The department will provide training support if required.
- Research opportunities are available in conjunction with the research team.
- To have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients.
- To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans and annual appraisals revalidation framework.
- To undertake 4 hour Saturday ward cover on a 1:4 basis with other medical consultants
- To support eligible candidate to develop their subspecialty interest and it can be discussed as agreed with the service and developed
About us
The Manor Hospital has an extremely busy Elderly Care department. A wide ranging multidisciplinary team delivers care to 140 inpatients based over four wards. We have a purpose built same-day frailty assessment unit; we provide acute orthogeriatric care and is currently developing a burgeoning surgical liaison service. There are opportunities in redesigning our out-patient model of care, in providing advice and guidance and community based clinics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working week for a full-time Consultant is comprised of 10 Programmed Activity (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable of 4 hours. Typically, a consultant will spend 7.5 PAs on Direct Clinical Care with 1.5 Core SPAs on Supporting Professional Activities. Further PAs will be based on additional responsibilities which will include educational and clinical supervision as well as any other leadership roles
A copy of the proposed job plan is attached. However, the actual plan regarding work distribution will be agreed with the Clinical Director and post-holder on appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working week for a full-time Consultant is comprised of 10 Programmed Activity (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable of 4 hours. Typically, a consultant will spend 7.5 PAs on Direct Clinical Care with 1.5 Core SPAs on Supporting Professional Activities. Further PAs will be based on additional responsibilities which will include educational and clinical supervision as well as any other leadership roles
A copy of the proposed job plan is attached. However, the actual plan regarding work distribution will be agreed with the Clinical Director and post-holder on appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric and General Internal Medicine via:- oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oEuropean Community Rights or oCESR
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Elderly Care Medicine (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good organisational and management skills Ability to manage and lead within the Elderly Care Team
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Demonstration of leadership skills
CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- Evidence of research experience and published work
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric and General Internal Medicine via:- oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oEuropean Community Rights or oCESR
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Elderly Care Medicine (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good organisational and management skills Ability to manage and lead within the Elderly Care Team
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff including SpR/StR level
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Demonstration of leadership skills
CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- Evidence of research experience and published work
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
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).
