An exciting opportunity exists for a Consultant in Acute Medicine at NHS at the Royal Bolton Hospital. This role offers the chance to join a dynamic team delivering same-day emergency care, with a commitment to medical education and professional development.
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years experience of Acute Medicine.
* Evidence of service development.
* Research experience and publications.
Responsibilities
* Participate in Consultant level on-call rota on 1:8 basis.
* Ensure all potential admissions have a consultant review.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and provide high quality acute medical care.
Skills
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Sub-speciality
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary professional team
Education
M.R.C.P. and GMC Specialist Registration in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine
Basic Medical Qualification
Consultant in Acute Medicine (Entry on specialist register required)
This post offers the exciting opportunity of joining our dynamic Acute Medical team. It is suitable for candidates looking to pursue a career in Acute Medicine, and on the Specialist Register (either AIM or GIM).
The Royal Bolton Hospital was one of the first sites in Northwest England to appoint a consultant in acute medicine, back in 1998. Since then, we have had a proud history of delivering excellent training and pioneering acute medical care. We have recently moved to providing Same Day Emergency Care 24 hours per day which has contributed to some of the biggest improvements to Emergency Department performance in the country.
In September 2025, the University of Greater Manchester will accept its first ever cohort of undergraduate medical students. The medical school will be housed in the state-of-the-art, purpose built school on the hospital grounds. This will provide excellent opportunities for those with an interest in medical education.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for delivery of acute medicine and same day emergency care. The post is on a full time basis with on call-commitment. We will also consider applications from those wishing to share sessions with other specialties, based on their registration. Applications are requested via TRAC.
There may be opportunity for the candidate to be considered for Clinical Lead in Acute Medicine pending probationary period review.
Please see the recruitment pack for further details.
Main duties of the job
At present seven consultants supply between 10 -12 PAs each. The aim would be for all potential admissions to have a consultant review in any of the areas described as standard. This Acute Medicine Consultant opinion should be available consistently from 0800 - 1600 each weekday.
Out of hours cover for acute medicine is provided on a 1 in 22 rota during the week and 1 in 11 at weekends in combination with the rest of the medical consultants. With recruitment, we aim to move to 1 in 8 for weekends. We also cover the AAU 1600-2000 on a rotating scheme between the GIM physicians. The Consultant on call shares care from 1300 each weekday, stay on the unit until 2000 and then supply cover from home.
There are plans to try and extend the working day of the Acute Medicine Consultants to 8 pm every day on a rota basis and the new appointee would be expected to co-operate with this once we recruit to establishment.
In addition to on-call staff, the unit has a team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, who also support with weekend working. There are up to 3 Specialist Trainees in Acute Medicine, CMTs in ACCS, and 4 foundation programme doctors. Also we have GPST1 trainees that rotate between AMU and our IMC facilities. We also employ clinical fellows and senior clinical fellows to support with the smooth operation of the unit. Additionally, a Senior Clinical Pharmacist supports prescribing and discharge prescriptions.
About us
Bolton is an industrial, progressively minded town, thirteen miles to the North of Manchester, with an impressive centre attracting a wide range and rich supply of cultural activities. Bolton is centred at the hub of the North Western Region and there is a convenient motorway network giving fast access to neighbouring towns, the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and Fylde Coast. The general environment in Bolton and the surrounding countryside is a pleasant one, with good residential areas offering a wide choice of housing styles at competitive prices. Shopping, social and education facilities are first rate. School facilities available comprise comprehensive and independent primary and secondary education.
Please refer to our recruitment pack for further information.
Job responsibilities
A detailed Job Description outlining the duties and responsibilities is attached, along with the Personal Specification stating essential criteria.
Person Specification
Academic Achievements Research / Publications
* Evidence of supervision of trainees at Clinical Supervisor level, Acknowledgement of evidence based practice, Research experience and Publications
* Evidence of supervision of trainees at Educational Supervisor level, Research Degree
* Basic Medical Qualification, M.R.C.P. and GMC Specialist Registration in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine, or within 6 months of gaining registration
* Attendance at a formal teaching training course, Membership of Society of Acute Medicine, SCE Acute Medicine and POCUS Trainer/ Accreditation
Knowledge
* Knowledge and experience of Acute Medicine, Evidence of commitment to a career in acute medicine, Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Sub-speciality
* Experience of working in Medical High Dependency Unit
Training Expected & Management Audit
* Minimum 5 years experience of Acute Medicine, Participation in Clinical Audit
* Evidence of service development
Personal Skills
* Outward looking, Good networking skills, Excellent patient communication, Interested in teaching, Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary professional team, Commitment to Partnership working and the development of integrated care
On-call commitment
* Able to participate in Consultant level on-call rota on 1:8 basis
Use of Car
* Current drivers license/Use of car for work
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.
Clinical Lead / Consultant Physician in Medicine
£105,504 to £139,882 a yearDependant on experience
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