Job summary
APs will provide clinical leadership and direction for the multi professional team in the management of the acute medical patients. It is expected that they will lead ward rounds, direct the management of patients, perform practical procedures, teach both junior medical and other staff, attend multidisciplinary meetings, take part in the governance activity of the department, participate in the management and administration of the service and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the Health Board as required.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Medicine consultants are responsible for 'real time' consultant reviews of new admissions throughout the day.
Patient are seen in SDEC, AMU or ED depending on capacity and clinical need.
In addition to the two consultants working 08.00-16.00, two additional consultants join the team at 14.00, working until 21.00.
The average number of new admissions between 12.00 and 20.00 varies from 30 to 45 patients
To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Boards policy and procedures
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual
requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Boards Service plans
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position involves Regulated Activity withadults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
- an adults barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position involves Regulated Activity withadults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
- an adults barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Research
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Teaching
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Management
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Research
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Teaching
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Management
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
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).
