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Person specification

Essential

CCT in General Internal Medicine (or expected within six months of interview)
MRCP or equivalent
ALS certificate (active)
Full GMC Registration
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Acute and General Internal Medicine.
Clinical training, experience and leadership in High Dependency Unit environment
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of complex acute medicine patients
Experience of working in a Medical/Acute Assessment Unit
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Experience in undergraduate clinical teaching
Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
An understanding of challenges to LNWH NHS Trust and strategic objectives
Understanding of the importance of audit
Management course
Record of relevant audits
Experience in research and potential to develop and execute clinical research projects
Enjoys busy working environment and working in a team
Ability to communicate fluently in English.
A compassionate approach to patients
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Ability to plan strategically, execute tasks and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures
Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Ability to engage in and lead change management.

Desirable

CCT in Acute Medicine (or expected within six months of interview)
Experience of High Dependency and Intensive Care Medicine
Clinical training and experience in intensive care medicine
Training in medical education including work based assessments, educational supervision and appraisal
Relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals
Has demonstrated qualities of team leadership
Proven ability to lead a team in an acute assessment/high dependency unit setting

Consultant in Acute Medicine (NPH)

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Person specification