ConsultantAcute Medicine

Acute Medicine Consultant

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Swindon

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

Yesterday

About the role

Consultants in Acute Medicine There has never been a more exciting time to join our pioneering and innovative Acute Medicine department. Applications are invited for enthusiastic Acute Medicine Consultants to join our expanding team managing patients within our in-patient and 'Same Day' units.We are looking to recruit substantive Consultants in Acute Medicine to support the expanding service, both full time and part time applications will be considered. The successful applicants will form part of and support in the development of services and pathways to assist with developing our new Integrated Front Door which the department has recently opened the new Medical Assessment Unit within. It is a very exciting time for the organisation and the successful candidate will be key in supporting with developing our Same Day Emergency Care offering, as well as flow through Acute Medicine.As a service, we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships between our clinical, nursing, and management teams. We also have a fantastic working relationship with our supporting services, which includes the 'Front Door Team' (Physio/OT), Frailty Team, Specialty hot clinics and input from associated clinical specialties.

Acute Medicine Consultant

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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We recognise the importance of our team maintaining specialist interests in other medical specialties. To support this, there is an opportunity for the successful candidate to receive a dedicated session offered as part of the role (1 PA).

Clinical Duties:

Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues

Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)

Development of subspecialty interests that fit in with division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust

Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activities

Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy

Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education

Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances

The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section

Consultants allocated daily to each area as above

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Person specification

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC
MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview
Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
Expertise in full range of medical conditions
Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Sub-speciality interests will be supported