Job overview
This post is for a consultant in Acute Medicine. This is a whole‑time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
The post will enable the AMU to continue to enhance its early management of emergency medical admissions by strengthening arrangements for the assessment and early management of medical emergencies across the Emergency Department (ED) and AMU, managing medical patients in the early part of their hospital stay including via large embedded Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) area and an Enhanced Care area. They will also make a vital contribution to teaching and training in acute medicine. The post holder will also contribute to the out of hours General Internal Medicine Physician of the Day (PoD) rota with a 3% on call supplement.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.
Main duties of the job
All newly appointed consultants are offered mentor support. The first‑year job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director following appointment; the below is an example for illustration purposes. The post is for a 10.0 PA, however Less Than Full Time job plans may be supported and additional PAs may be available on discussion following appointment.
STHK AMU
* 5.0 PA AMU DCC fixed sessions – as per indicative planner below
* 0.5 PA AMU Annualised Session – 1 ‘flexible cover’ session (Alt week = 20 per year)
* 0.5 PA AMU Weekend cover 1:8 (remuneration also includes TOIL; discuss at job plan meeting)
* 1.5 PA AMU DCC Admin
* 2.5 PA SPA
* 3% On call Supplement
Indicative Job Plan. We can accommodate certain non‑working days in conjunction with the service demand, and we require evening cover.
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
* Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non‑UK trained, will be required to provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT on successful application
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
* Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider Status (as applicable)
* Specialty Certificate Examination in Acute Medicine
* An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD/PhD) or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
* Demonstrate excellent communication with patients and colleagues
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the Acute Medicine curriculum and applying to this post
* Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit and/or research within team structure
* Ability to teach clinical and generic skills and have experience teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
* Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals
Other
* Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
* Able to work in multi‑professional teams
* Able to supervise junior medical staff
* Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
* Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.
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