Consultants in Acute Medicine
Enjoy a £20,000 bonus recruitment premium and a competitive relocation package of up to £8,000.
Job Summary
There has never been a more exciting time to join our pioneering and innovative Acute Medicine department. Applications are invited for enthusiastic Acute Medicine Consultants to join our expanding team managing patients within our in‑patient and 'Same Day' units.
We are looking to recruit substantive Consultants in Acute Medicine to support the expanding service. Both full time and part time applications will be considered. The successful applicants will form part of and support the development of services and pathways to assist with developing our new Integrated Front Door and the new Medical Assessment Unit. The role will be key in supporting the development of our Same Day Emergency Care offering, and flow through Acute Medicine.
We pride ourselves on the excellent relationships between our clinical, nursing, and management teams. We also have a fantastic working relationship with supporting services, including the 'Front Door Team' (Physio/OT), Frailty Team, Specialty hot clinics and input from associated clinical specialties.
Main Duties of the Job
We recognise the importance of maintaining specialist interests in other medical specialties. The role includes a dedicated personal assistant session (1 PA).
Clinical Duties
* Multidisciplinary team working in regular MDT discussions.
* Providing evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
* Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support).
* Development of subspecialty interests fitting with division needs and strategic direction.
* Teaching, examination and accreditation duties; contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activities.
* Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with Trust policy.
* Participation in clinical audit and continuing medical education.
* Conducting duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
* Participation in an out‑of‑hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section.
* Consultants allocated daily to each area.
About Us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. We expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
* Service: We will put our patients first.
* Teamwork: We will work together.
* Ambition: We will aspire to provide the best service.
* Respect: We will act with integrity.
The hospital is located on the outskirts of Swindon with excellent travel links. It is just 5 minutes from junction 15 of the M4, 75 miles from London and 35 miles from Bristol, amidst beautiful countryside.
Job Responsibilities
The Trust supports professional skills and development, including Conference attendance, education supervision and improvement projects.
All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Clinical Lead to the Associate Medical Director.
* Support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Divisional Management Team.
* Contribute to leadership and development of services line with the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director in line with the Trust’s business plans.
* Ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division; support the Divisional Director to achieve objectives.
* Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
* Assist in the cost‑effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non‑pay items within budgets.
* Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk; develop clinical policies and adhere to standing orders, financial instructions and procedures.
* Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust‑wide teaching programmes.
* Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management.
* Embodiment of the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.
Clinical Governance and Audit
All consultants are expected to participate in clinical effectiveness activities and maintain improvements in quality and standards of clinical services. They lead safeguarding of high standards through creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish.
Consultants support Clinical/Medical Leadership teams to achieve:
* Production of a Division annual clinical governance plan.
* Production of a Division quality strategy.
* Production of a Division quarterly report to the Trust’s Clinical Governance and Risk Committee.
* Ensuring targets within the plan are met, including:
o Adoption of evidence‑based practice, including compliance with government guidance such as NICE.
o Establishment and implementation of a Division clinical audit programme.
o Completion of risk assessments as required and compliance with the Trust’s risk management policies and strategies including controls assurance standards.
o Encouraging research and development.
o Ensuring staff meet education and training targets agreed within the Trust’s annual plan.
o Ensuring complaints management is timely and effective.
o Contributing to workforce planning to ensure timely availability of appropriate clinical skills to maintain excellence in patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Fully registered with the GMC.
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
* Entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview.
Experience
* Clinical training/experience equivalent for gaining UK CCT.
* Expertise in full range of medical conditions.
* Ability to lead a multi‑professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Sub‑speciality interests will be supported.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.
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