ConsultantAcute Medicine

Consultant in Acute Medicine

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Stockport

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

Consultant in Acute Medicine - x2 positions Our team of Acute Consultants describe themselves as a passionate team; because of their fantastic progress the last 5 years we are looking to further expand our acute medical workforce to support our portfolio of acute services. We are looking to recruit a proactive, forward thinking and dynamic individual to join our expanding team. The Acute Medicine Team is located in a purpose built Acute Medical Unit, next to the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit & Acute Assessment Unit and Emergency Dept, and in close proximity to the Surgical Assessment Unit and ITU areas. The role involves working alongside a multi-disciplinary team covering key service areas. To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team), Medical Same Day Emergency Care & Acute Assessment Unit (MSDEC & AAU) and the Emergency Department (ED). If you are enthusiastic about Acute Medicine and delivering quality care, then you should join our team. If you desire a flexible job plan which offer a favourable work-life balance in the face of changes in clinical activities & demands, then you should join our team. If you are seeking opportunities to lead on clinical service developments, then you should join our team. The applicant should hold a CCT or demonstrate working towards that achievementwithin 6 months.

Consultant in Acute Medicine

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

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The main duties of this post are the assessment, early decision-making and close co-ordination of the clinical care of patients in the acute medicine bed base, and the provision of leadership to the acute medical take.

To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team), Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC & AAU) and the Emergency Department (ED)

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays o NHS pension scheme membership o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further o NHS Staff discounts o Cycle to work scheme o Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Person specification

Essential

Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent
CCT in General Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine by the time of taking up appointment or able to complete The Portfolio Pathway within 24 months of appointment
4-5 years training at registrar level in GIM/Acute Medicine
Daily independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients
Ability to make decisions at consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Comprehensive patient management
Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

MD or PhD
CCT in both Geriatric and General medicine