Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a 6-12 month Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine. You could have a specialist interest in an additional specialty to complement the team.
Main duties of the job
Acute Medicine is well established in the Trust, and is based on a Medical Assessment unit (includes a 25-bedded area and a trolley assessment area), with a busy Medical Ambulatory Care area adjacent to the Medical Assessment Unit, and an 18-bedded Medical Short Stay ward. The department has close links with emergency medicine.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Spec for full details, including an outline of main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Spec for full details, including an outline of main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full Registration with a licence to practice with the GMC
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six months of interview date)
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant speciality, including at least 18 months working within acute medical units and ambulatory care/SDEC.
- Ability to offer a senior opinion on a wide range of medical problems and take full clinical responsibility for unselected medical take
- Ability to perform basic practical procedures relevant to acute medicine - including ascitic drains and LPs.
Desirable
- Sub specialty expertise to complement the current interests of the unit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full Registration with a licence to practice with the GMC
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six months of interview date)
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant speciality, including at least 18 months working within acute medical units and ambulatory care/SDEC.
- Ability to offer a senior opinion on a wide range of medical problems and take full clinical responsibility for unselected medical take
- Ability to perform basic practical procedures relevant to acute medicine - including ascitic drains and LPs.
Desirable
- Sub specialty expertise to complement the current interests of the unit
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).
