Job overview
The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Locum Acute medicine Consultant to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.
Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months NHS experience within Acute Medicine as a Consultant.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities and Duties
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To show dynamism, enthusiasm and flexibility in participating in the reshaping of acute medical services at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and to work closely with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Director of Medicine.
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To help provide a first-class clinical service to all Trust patients.
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To provide high quality leadership and support to medical staff, allied health care professionals, and Trust management and support staff in both the Acute Medicine Service and associated medical specialty areas.
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To support and sustain teaching and research where possible in relevant clinical areas.
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To work within the framework of applicable Trust policies, procedures, and clinical governance framework.
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To work within contractual requirements, and in support of applicable Trust clinical development frameworks, business plans, and development strategies.
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To consistently treat all patients and colleagues with respect and professionalism and to adhere to the principles of the Trust regarding equality and diversity.
Clinical
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To share in the organisation and provision of high-quality clinical care for acute medical patients within the Trust.
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To assess and review patients within the setting of the Acute Medical Unit and SDEC, including performing appropriate clinical procedures in this setting.
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To facilitate the early discharge of acute medical patients, including where necessary, by early review in the Acute Medical Unit/SDEC review clinics, where clinically appropriate.
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To provide senior support and input into clinical decisions taken by junior medical staff within the Acute Medical Unit / SDEC.
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To ensure the provision of accurate and timely communication between the Acute Medical Unit/ SDEC, other units within the Trust (including critical care), and in primary or intermediate care settings.
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To work to provide smooth, timely and appropriate transfer of patients to appropriate specialty beds within the Trust.
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To participate in the development and implementation of care pathways for common medical emergency presentations.
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To participate in the out-of-hours medical on-call rota at weekends (the intensity is site dependent), such on-call including assuming clinical responsibility for the care of all medical patients within the Trust (including those outside of the Acute Medical Unit).
If requested and agreed with the Clinical Directors for Medicine, to contribute to a sub-specialty service in the form of clinics, procedural lists and specialist ward referrals.
The Staffbank Benefits include:
1. Weekly Pay
2. Free Compliance Checks
3. Access to Mandatory Training
4. Flexible Working
5. First refusal over agency
6. Access to an NHS email giving you further access to NHS Discounts such as the Blue Light Card & Health Service Discounts
7. Access to NHS Pension
8. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months NHS experience as a Gen Med Consultant.
Working for our organisation
"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months NHS experience as a Gen Med Consultant.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute provider, providing a full range of secondary care services across three sites (St Helier, Epsom and Sutton) to more than 420,000 people living in South West London and Surrey. This post will based at both Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, although post holders may be required to work flexibly across any Trust sites including community outreach clinics.
The Trust is committed to clinicians leading and managing service delivery. All specialties work within a structure of Divisions. Each Division is headed by a Medical Director, Director of Nursing and Divisional Director of Operations supported by General Managers and Service Managers. These units are responsible for the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective day-to-day care and have responsibility and accountability for the operation of clinical services. Leadership development is encouraged and supported at all levels and there are excellent relationships between clinicians and managers throughout the Trust.
Person specification
Requirment
Essential criteria
9. A minimum of 6 months NHS acute / general adult medicine experience
Requirment
Essential criteria
10. Professional registration
Requirment
Essential criteria
11. 6 months or More NHS experience within Acute medicine as a consultant
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.