Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Medicine (Colchester)
We are inviting applications for a full time Consultant in Acute Medicine. Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.
This consultant expansion is primarily to further develop acute medical services at Colchester. Having specialist experience and skills to bring into the Department is helpful- different expertise supports safe, high quality, prompt, decisive care, education and training and rational use of resources for our patients. We feel strongly that the expansion of our AMSDEC stream, working seamlessly with ED, Care of the Elderly, diagnostics and other specialities is a key priority for Acute Medicine here at Colchester, to help provide the top notch care our patients deserve.
This post is advertised as 11.5 PAs however, will be reduced appropriately for someone wishing to work 10 PAs, maintaining at least 1.5-2 SPA
Main duties of the job
The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be:o Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Emergency Assessment Unito Organising medical admissions through the Emergency Assessment Unit, assigning patients for continuing inpatient care, short stay beds on the Unit or discharging from the EAU directlyo To develop joint protocols for the management of emergency medical admissions with the nursing team and clinical colleagueso Develop standards, procedures and robust systems on EAU to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry onto EAU to admission or discharge from EAUo Agree and ensure clear processes for handover and specialty triage from EAUo Supervision of the junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunity too learn on a one to one basis on both formal and informal ward rounds and also on ad hoc basis throughout the dayo An active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Assessment Unito To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriateo Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available.
The post-holder will:
Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available.
The post-holder will:
Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
- CCT in G(I)M with sub-specialty training in acute medicine (or equivalent)
- Entry onto the Specialist Register or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general Acute Medicine
- Fully competent in invasive procedures used on the medical take
- Evidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about change Evidence of having undertaken original research
Desirable
- Active and current interest in Acute Medicine research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- good written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and all levels of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
- CCT in G(I)M with sub-specialty training in acute medicine (or equivalent)
- Entry onto the Specialist Register or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general Acute Medicine
- Fully competent in invasive procedures used on the medical take
- Evidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about change Evidence of having undertaken original research
Desirable
- Active and current interest in Acute Medicine research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- good written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and all levels of staff
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).
