Job summary
This is a new post arising at the Wexham Park Hospital site of the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust for a Consultant Physician with a special interest in Rheumatology. This is a substantive post and is full time,, although candidates unable to work full-time are also invited to apply.
The on call rota for General Medicine is 1:8. From Mondays to Fridays, during normal working hours cover for acute admissions is provided by the Acute Medicine consultants supported by the on call consultant physician covering 1pm -9.30 pm in the hospital. Outside of normal working hours (nights and weekends), the on call consultant physician covers both acute admissions and the rest of General Medicine in the hospital.
Main duties of the job
This post holder will assist in the development and expansion of medicine provision as part of the development to provide 8am to 8pm consultant physician on-site cover on 7 days per week according to RCP recommendations.The ward commitment will be providing ongoing medical care for in patients on wards 6 and 16 together with other colleagues in the department.
About us
Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, has approximately 520 acute beds with a full range of services including General Medicine and its sub-specialities (including a sub-regional Paediatric Rheumatology service), Paediatrics, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Otolaryngology, Oral Surgery and a sub-regional Plastic Surgery unit which has an extensive catchment area. There is a large Emergency Assessment Centre, built in 2019, comprising of the emergency department, acute medical unit and acute surgical unit, a new 12 bedded combined Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit, and a new theatre complex. A new 20 bedded Medical Assessment Unit opened in 1998 with subsequent expansion to 76 beds, and a 14 bedded Coronary Care Unit opened in January 2002 with subsequent expansion to 16 beds and a step-down ward to accommodate 24-hour percutaneous coronary intervention. There is also an excellent new rehabilitation department, a centralised laboratory, and diagnostic imaging including spiral CT scanners and MRI.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post holder will assist in the development and expansion of medicine provision as part of the development to provide 8am to 8pm consultant physician on-site cover on 7 days per week according to RCP recommendations.The ward commitment will be providing ongoing medical care for in patients on wards 6 and 16 together with other colleagues in the department.
A commitment to in patient rheumatology referrals and support for the ambulatory care unit is expected as part of the post. Rheumatology clinics may be held in any of the trust sites and a special interest is encouraged.
The on call rota for General Medicine is 1:8. From Mondays to Fridays, during normal working hours cover for acute admissions is provided by the Acute Medicine consultants supported by the on call consultant physician covering 1pm -9.30 pm in the hospital. Outside of normal working hours (nights and weekends), the on call consultant physician covers both acute admissions and the rest of General Medicine in the hospital. It is anticipated that the successful candidate and his/her team will provide prospective cover for each other during absences due to annual or study leave.
The Trust considers that the responsibilities of consultants should include a full commitment to the general medical needs of the community and hospitals. Furthermore, the Trust considers that the allocation of their professional time will be dictated by the clinical needs of patients and the requirements of contracts for services agreed with service purchasers
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post holder will assist in the development and expansion of medicine provision as part of the development to provide 8am to 8pm consultant physician on-site cover on 7 days per week according to RCP recommendations.The ward commitment will be providing ongoing medical care for in patients on wards 6 and 16 together with other colleagues in the department.
A commitment to in patient rheumatology referrals and support for the ambulatory care unit is expected as part of the post. Rheumatology clinics may be held in any of the trust sites and a special interest is encouraged.
The on call rota for General Medicine is 1:8. From Mondays to Fridays, during normal working hours cover for acute admissions is provided by the Acute Medicine consultants supported by the on call consultant physician covering 1pm -9.30 pm in the hospital. Outside of normal working hours (nights and weekends), the on call consultant physician covers both acute admissions and the rest of General Medicine in the hospital. It is anticipated that the successful candidate and his/her team will provide prospective cover for each other during absences due to annual or study leave.
The Trust considers that the responsibilities of consultants should include a full commitment to the general medical needs of the community and hospitals. Furthermore, the Trust considers that the allocation of their professional time will be dictated by the clinical needs of patients and the requirements of contracts for services agreed with service purchasers
Person Specification
GMC
Essential
Person Specification
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).
