Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to join our existing team of Acute Medicine Consultants at Good Hope Hospital. We currently have a team of 18 Consultants with areas of special interest including Respiratory, Diabetes, Renal and Intensive Care.
Our department includes a Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), inpatient beds on our Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Short Stay wards as well as a Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC).
Opportunities for teaching are available in our simulation suite and clinical skills area. Other areas of special interest are encouraged.
Standard job plan of 10pa, the exact job plans will be agreed with the successful candidates.
The appointees must have necessary qualifications and should either be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be within 6 months of CCT at the time of the interview.
Please be advised interviews are to take place on Friday 13th February.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include ward rounds of our footprint of 90 inpatient beds, assessment of new and follow up patients presenting to same day emergency care(SDEC) and full participation in the Acute Medical on call rota covering 0800-1600, 1400-2200 and 1600-000 shifts. Weekend ward rounds are included on a 1 in 6 basis
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS or equivalent
- *MRCP or equivalent
- *Entry on the GMC specialist register for General Internal Medicine and specialty interest via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
Desirable
- *Higher degree (eg MD or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- *Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in general Medicine and appropriate speciality
- *Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of acute problems.
- *Ability to function as independent operator in relevant procedures
- *An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
Desirable
- *Ability to function as independent operator in ultrasound
- *Experience gained from working in and developing acute medical units
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable
- Good knowledge of wider health debate & NHS structures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS or equivalent
- *MRCP or equivalent
- *Entry on the GMC specialist register for General Internal Medicine and specialty interest via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
Desirable
- *Higher degree (eg MD or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- *Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in general Medicine and appropriate speciality
- *Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of acute problems.
- *Ability to function as independent operator in relevant procedures
- *An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
Desirable
- *Ability to function as independent operator in ultrasound
- *Experience gained from working in and developing acute medical units
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable
- Good knowledge of wider health debate & NHS structures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
