We are able to offer a uniquely flexible annualised job pattern which enables people to shape a pattern of working to suit their circumstances. A shift bank allows for ease of shift swaps and time in lieu for additional shifts worked above job plan. We have expanded our bed base, and we have plans to further develop our SDEC provision. We strive to offer the very best care for our patients.
The team is committed to providing continuous service improvement with opportunities for everyone to contribute. We are ambitious in our plans to develop and improve all aspects of our service so would also welcome candidates with qualifications and / or interests in teaching, research, patient safety, quality improvement, management and leadership or bedside ultrasound. We actively encourage flexibility and diversity of interests in our team; existing consultants are supported in a range of special interests and roles including Maternity Medicine, Toxicology, bedside ultrasound, post graduate medical education and governance. We recognise that all recent trainees have a special interest or skill gained in training and we will incorporate these into the team as fully as possible.
Special skills / interests and how these might be incorporated into the role and the wider Acute Medicine team can be discussed informally pre-interview. Clinical A full range of Acute Medicine emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under their care. Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Acute Medicine service. Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and the proper functioning of the department. These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, their Consultant colleagues, and the Trust. The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of their time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
Governance and Audit Each consultant is expected to take an active role in clinical governance activities including (but not restricted to) clinical audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management, CPD and Evidence-Based Practice. Each specialty has a Consultant Clinical Governance lead.