Overview
Job title: Consultant in Acute Medicine - Specialty Lead (AMU, SDEC, and acute medicine team).
Organisation: North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT)
Location and contract
Site: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB
Contract type: Fixed term 12 months
Hours: 10 sessions per week
Responsibilities
* Lead the diagnosis and clinical management of patients presenting to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Southmead Hospital.
* Provide regular ward rounds and clinical support to patients, alongside the junior medical team, ensuring high standards of patient care.
* Collaborate with colleagues across specialties to ensure a cohesive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
* Participate fully in the Acute Medicine rota, including early and late shifts, weekend cover (1 in 8 for 1 WTE), and SDEC shifts.
* Promote the work of the AMU and support Trust priorities around improving patient flow and reducing admissions.
* Be involved in teaching, audit, governance, and research within the AMU.
* Provide professional supervision and mentorship to junior medical staff, contributing to their development and the educational environment of the unit.
Working for our organisation
* Flexible, innovative working environment with prioritised work/life balance.
* Open to overseas applicants and different ways of working.
* There will be a supplement for out-of-hours working.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
* Lead the diagnosis and clinical management of patients presenting to the AMU and SDEC unit at Southmead Hospital.
* Provide regular ward rounds and clinical support to patients, alongside the junior medical team, ensuring high standards of patient care.
* Collaborate with colleagues across specialties for a cohesive multidisciplinary approach.
* Commit to the Acute Medicine rota, including early/late shifts, weekend cover, and SDEC shifts.
* Support Trust priorities around patient flow and admissions.
* Involve in teaching, audit, governance, and research within the AMU.
* Provide supervision and mentorship to junior medical staff.
If you require disability-related support/advice, contact 0117 340 3358. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Person specification
Qualifications and Registration
* MRCP or equivalent. Maintain full GMC registration.
* CCT in General Internal Medicine / Acute Internal Medicine and on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of appointment.
Desirable qualifications
* Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
* CCT in Acute Internal Medicine.
Training and Experience
* Experience of UK hospital systems and practices.
* 4 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post.
* Training in diagnosis and treatment of the full range of acute medical conditions.
Further Training, Management, Audit
* Evidence of recent CME and training progression.
* Experience in audit projects and reporting.
* Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues and the political context.
Desirable criteria
* Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research, Teaching, Publications
* Proven teaching ability; willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
* Desirable: proven track record in research and publications; ability to teach effectively; involvement in clinical directorate management.
Leadership and Teamwork
* Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams.
* Positive attitude toward the wider healthcare team; good organisational and compassionate leadership skills.
* Experience in change management and positive leadership in healthcare.
Communication skills
* Empathetic and sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues.
* Ability to explain complex information under stress; strong written and verbal communication skills for management reports.
Other
* Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles of the principal place of work.
* Must hold appropriate Home Office work/residence status to work in the UK.
Documents
* Acute Medicine Consultant JD (689.6) PDF
* Acute Medicine Consultant PS (689.6) PDF
* Guidance Notes (310.3) PDF
Contact for further details
Name: Louise Powter
Job title: Consultant in Acute Medicine - Specialty Lead
Email: [email protected]
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