Consultant in Acute Medicine
Employer Location Wigan Salary £93,666 to £126,281 a year pa, pro rata Closing date 19 Feb 2024
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Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has recently had business case approval to expand its services and we are looking to recruit two forward-thinking and motivated individuals to join our team of Acute Medicine Consultants delivering our Acute Medicine services. These posts present an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of acute medicine to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.
The Acute Medicine service is an integral part of the Trust's Medicine Division, providing care for a range of acutely unwell patients across our Acute Assessment Units and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.
The successful applicants will join colleagues to continue the exciting developments improving the delivery of care to these acutely unwell medical patients within the settings of Medical Assessment Unit or Bryn Ward. Specialist interest will be accommodated eg. Respiratory, Cardiology, or Diabetes clinics, teaching and education sessions at Edge Hill University can also be considered.
These roles will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards
An attractive joining package will be available, the details of which are to be agreed with the successful candidates but this is subject to approval.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will support the delivery of high-quality acute care across the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post is for three new substantive appointments for full time Acute Physicians (10 PAs each, 2 additional PAs to be considered). Responsibilities include:
1. Providing high quality consultant-delivered care to patients
2. Ensuring patient safety, dignity and care are given the highest priority
3. Being proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making
4. Undertaking clinical leadership and supervision, teaching and training of junior medical staff
5. Liaising with clinicians and managers to address any issues arising that may affect the services
6. Contributing to the ongoing development of the acute medicine services at WWL
7. There may be opportunities to pursue an area of specialist interest, eg developing new services or pathways
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicants will support the delivery of high-quality acute care across the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post is for two new substantive appointments for full time Acute Physicians (10 PAs each, 2 additional PAs to be considered). Responsibilities include:
8. Providing high quality consultant-delivered care to patients
9. Ensuring patient safety, dignity and care are given the highest priority
10. Being proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making
11. Undertaking clinical leadership and supervision, teaching and training of junior medical staff
12. Liaising with clinicians and managers to address any issues arising that may affect the services
13. Contributing to the ongoing development of the acute medicine services at WWL
14. There may be opportunities to pursue an area of specialist interest, eg developing new services or pathways
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
15. Knowledge of Managerial structure within the NHS
Skills
Essential
16. Ability to work in flexible manner
17. Must show commitment to Development of Acute Medical services within the trust
18. Must show evidence of being proactive and Self motivated
Experience
Essential
19. CCT in General Medicine/ Acute Medicine
20. Recent comprehensive experience in Acute Medicine and Respiratory Medicine.
21. Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance
22. Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills
23. Commitment to training and teaching of junior medical staff and other health professionals
24. Experience in clinical supervision
Desirable
25. Formal leadership training
26. CCT or HST in Respiratory Medicine
27. Additional Experience of working in dedicated Medical Admissions unit or equivalent
28. Previous experience of leading a team
29. Attendance at ''Teaching the teachers' or similar training course in medical education
Qualifications
Essential
30. MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (or equivalent)
31. Entry on the Specialist Register for GIM or within 6 months of CCT
32. GMC with licence to practice
Desirable
33. Higher Degree PhD, MD or equivalent
34. Formal leadership qualification
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