Role Overview
To ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust and to contribute to the further development of the Acute Medicine service, providing support and leadership to the Acute Medicine department nursing and medical staff.
Responsibilities
The Acute Physicians will supervise junior staff and provide post take for patients on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), senior review for patients in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Terrington Short Stay (TSS), and daily in-reach into the Emergency Department (ED).
Service Improvement
The appointed consultant will contribute to the ongoing service improvement programme, developing:
* Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)
* Cost Improvement programme (CIP)
* Implementing evidence‑based new ways of working when necessary
Professional Development
Consultants are encouraged to apply for a fellowship of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management.
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