Locum consultant in acute medicine

Job Overview

This is an outstanding opportunity for consultants to join our team of 14 Acute Physicians at the Acute Medicine Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The acute medical unit (AMU) in Blackburn is the longest continuously operating AMU in the country. The post-holder will participate in senior overview of management of all patients in the department, with consultants present on the unit from 8:00 till 20:30 seven days a week.

Main Duties of the Job

• Sharing overall responsibilities of the AMU.
• Hands‑on involvement with medical admissions ensuring the timely development of appropriate management plans for patients.
• Employing alternatives to in‑patient management where clinically appropriate.
• Supervision and co‑ordination of junior doctors within the unit.
• Helping to maintain multi‑professional systems of care for common conditions.
• Teaching and training of medical and nursing staff, both informal and formal.
• Adherence to the clinical governance framework.

Person Specification

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Inclusion on Specialist Register or due admission to register within 6 months.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• ACLS/ALS qualification.
• Higher Degree.

Disclosures and Barring Scheme (DBS)

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost of an enhanced disclosure is £55.38 and of a standard disclosure is £27.38.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of all staff and operates a zero‑tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Applications are welcome from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if they indicate they wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If a reasonable adjustment is needed at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the recruitment services team.