Job summary Provision of Acute Medical Services predominantly in AMU and AEC Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service Administrative duties as required within the Directorate Provision of cover for colleagues' leave Participation in clinical audit and CME/CPD appropriate to experience at Consultant level, together with contribution to education and training of medical students and junior staff Professional management and supervision of medical and nursing staff. Main duties of the job Consultant duties in the speciality of Acute Medicine. Clinical assessment and management of patients in AMU and AEC. Provision of advanced clinical skills, conducting routine examination and investigations according to accepted medical practice with increasing emphasis placed upon evidence-based health care and financial effectiveness to provide the maximum health gain. The Acute Medical Consultant will be responsible for those patients being referred from the Emergency Department and those being referred from GPs. Responsibility of care of the patient will be transferred to the other specialty according to agreed local protocols The Consultant will be responsible to facilitate a quick triage of the patients, rapid assessment and discharge from the Acute Medical Unit, and organise follow up at outpatients' clinics. The Consultant will be responsible for Daily ward rounds, continuous assessment, and continuity of care as well as follow-up and discharges of patients from the AMU Short Stay Ward Responsible for implementation of agreed policies in relation to health promotion and prevention as per local and national guidelines. Administrative duties within the department The post holder may participate in an on-call rota. Currently this rota is on a 1 in 19 basis and is paid at category [A] level, which currently attracts a supplement of 3%. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by ourflexible working optionsand by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page:Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk) Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential oRelevant professional qualifications oDegree from a recognised University oMRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification oCurrent ALS certificate Relevant registration requirements Essential oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice Relevant knowledge and experience requirements Essential oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST in Acute Internal Medicine oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential oRelevant professional qualifications oDegree from a recognised University oMRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification oCurrent ALS certificate Relevant registration requirements Essential oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice Relevant knowledge and experience requirements Essential oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST in Acute Internal Medicine oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Rd Dudley DY1 2HQ Employer's website