Job summary
At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) we are investing in our Acute Medical workforce and are therefore looking to recruit a Consultant into our team. Now is a great time to join us as we embark on making our vision for the future a reality. We have a newly refurbished Acute Receiving Unit (ARU) and have implemented a model of care with our frailty colleagues.
Main duties of the job
We are expanding our Acute Medicine workforce based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, covering medical on call duties, ARU, EMRU and SDEC with close liaison with other medical and surgical specialties as well as the Emergency department and allied HCP's. We strongly encourage people to develop sub speciality interest according to the needs of the department and we will support the individual in achieving that.
You will have a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of the service. You will be joining an enthusiastic, collaborative multi-disciplinary team that is committed to driving forward the Trust vision for Acute Medicine, delivering an exemplary service.
Our service is comprised of an Acute Receiving Unit (ARU) with 18 spaces, a 21-bedded ward and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit. Acute Medicine is a within the Integrated Medicine Care Group, working closely with colleagues in Emergency and Specialty medicine.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to join a Trust that has recently been rated GOOD in our CQC inspection, as we strive to reach outstanding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to join a Trust that has recently been rated GOOD in our CQC inspection, as we strive to reach outstanding.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oMB, BS or equivalent GMC registered qualifications
- oCCST/ CCT in Acute or General Internal Medicine, OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Acute or General Internal Medicine OR within six months of achieving CCST\CCT at the time of interview
- oCCST\CCT in desired additional specialty
- oHigh Quality skills in general and acute medicine and ability to manage medical takes
Experience
Essential
- oGeneral training in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine to specialist level or equivalent
- oResearch experience\publications
- o3 years WTE minimum at SpR level in GIM\Acute Medicine higher speciality training
- oAbility to make decisions at consultant level
Skills
Essential
- oSufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant.
- oDemonstrates ability to adapt leadership style, drives up standards, delegates appropriately and engages other clinical colleagues
- oDemonstrates understanding and acceptance of organisational priorities and interacts positively with managers, demonstrating financial awareness.
- oDemonstrates inclusivity, takes ownership and manages boundaries appropriately.
- oManagement training and experience
- oProactive about change, seeks out and is open to feedback, reflects on own behaviour
- oAbility to work flexibly and adapt to increasing needs of service
- oAbility to complete tasks
- oGood spoken and written English.
- oCommunication skills should be highly developed. Influences and negotiates effectively, keeps patients and colleagues informed
- oCommunication skills training
- oExperience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates, demonstrates the ability to give honest and constructive feedback, creates a supportive learning environment
- oExperience of clinical audit/research
- oProven ability to produce audit/research for presentation at national level
- oFull GMC Registration
- oFull Driving Licence and regular access to a car
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oMB, BS or equivalent GMC registered qualifications
- oCCST/ CCT in Acute or General Internal Medicine, OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Acute or General Internal Medicine OR within six months of achieving CCST\CCT at the time of interview
- oCCST\CCT in desired additional specialty
- oHigh Quality skills in general and acute medicine and ability to manage medical takes
Experience
Essential
- oGeneral training in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine to specialist level or equivalent
- oResearch experience\publications
- o3 years WTE minimum at SpR level in GIM\Acute Medicine higher speciality training
- oAbility to make decisions at consultant level
Skills
Essential
- oSufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant.
- oDemonstrates ability to adapt leadership style, drives up standards, delegates appropriately and engages other clinical colleagues
- oDemonstrates understanding and acceptance of organisational priorities and interacts positively with managers, demonstrating financial awareness.
- oDemonstrates inclusivity, takes ownership and manages boundaries appropriately.
- oManagement training and experience
- oProactive about change, seeks out and is open to feedback, reflects on own behaviour
- oAbility to work flexibly and adapt to increasing needs of service
- oAbility to complete tasks
- oGood spoken and written English.
- oCommunication skills should be highly developed. Influences and negotiates effectively, keeps patients and colleagues informed
- oCommunication skills training
- oExperience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates, demonstrates the ability to give honest and constructive feedback, creates a supportive learning environment
- oExperience of clinical audit/research
- oProven ability to produce audit/research for presentation at national level
- oFull GMC Registration
- oFull Driving Licence and regular access to a car
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).
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