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Person specification

Essential

MRCP or equivalent.
Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
Must have CCT in General Internal Medicine or Acute Internal Medicine and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Training in diagnosis and treatment of the full range of acute medical conditions
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Experience in audit project and written up
Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
Knowledge of political context within which we operate
Proven teaching ability
Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates
Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills
Evidence of positive development and change management
An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare
Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues
An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others
Must be able to influence and persuade effectively
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write and present management reports as required
Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the principle place of work

Desirable

Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
CCT in Acute Internal Medicine
Completion of a general management course or programme
Proven track record in research
Willingness to undertake further research
Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Ability to teach effectively
Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals

Acute Medicine Consultant

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Person specification