Job summary
Are you
looking for the next step on your career ladder or looking to gain more
experience as a Consultant? If you
are interested in a position of whole time or maximum part-time a Consultant in
Acute Medicine this may be the perfect opportunity.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join and expand further our dynamic and
well-respected Acute Medicine team here at Barnsley Hospital.
The
successful applicant will join a team of ten consultants. Each member of the
consultant team demonstrates clinical excellence, and each brings additional
skills to the team, including research, teaching, education and management.
Most importantly, the team work collaboratively together.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive post and will support the expansion of services to
meet activity and service specification demands as we move towards a 12 hour /
7-day AIM cover model and includes daytime work on the AMU, Short stay Unit (SSU) and Medical SDEC (Same
day emergency care).
This is an
exciting opportunity to join one of the leading AMUs in the region offering
exceptional support to pursue professional activities / sub specialty
interests.
Any
candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be
considered for the posts; if such a person is appointed modification of the job
content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation
with consultant colleagues.
Barnsley Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust is a Good CQC-rated
Hospital with a vision to moving to Outstanding and joining only 7 other
hospitals in the country with this rating.
The
current staffing is 10 Consultants 2 SAS doctors, 1 ST4-7, a mixture of CT3-6,
CT1/GP VTS/F2 or F1 doctors and 6 full-time Physician Associates.
The
hospital is an associate teaching hospital of the University of Sheffield and
the Emergency Department is actively involved in undergraduate medical
education. Candidates must be on the Specialist Register or within six months
of eligibility for entry.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in
our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving
significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud
of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for
this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff
are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to
sustainability and growth.
As an employee of
Barnsley Hospital, you will find that we are committed to the fair treatment of
our staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or
disability. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all, welcome
applications from a wide range of candidates and select interviewees based on
their skills, qualifications, and experience.
We take equal
opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff really seriously,
this could include flexible working, part-time, job share and remote working
from home. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility
that you may require.
We hope that you will choose to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further
details
Barnsley Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust (BHNFT) is delighted to be looking to appoint Consultant
Physicians in Acute Medicine to join
our well-respected and dynamic team. This
post is to allow expansion of services to meet activity and service
specification demands as we move towards a 12 hour / 7-day AIM cover model and
includes daytime work on the AMU, Short stay Unit (SSU) and Medical SDEC (Same day emergency care).
Sub-speciality interest and hybrid working patterns to facilitate will be
considered and encouraged.
Those interested in
education and management will be supported fully to explore internal and
external roles such as college tutor/TPD/Head of School/Director of Medical
Education, College Examiner, leadership roles or any other special non-clinical
interest.
Barnsley Hospital takes
pride in being an employer that values compassionate leadership and all members
of staff, supports flexible working, and encourages work life balance. There
are opportunities to supplement income in-house via extracontractual
sessions.
The Trust is the
highest rated in the country for leadership and the highest rated in the entire
Yorkshire/Humber region in the GMC and HEE trainee feedback.
The Trust is rightly
very proud of these achievements and Barnsley itself is undergoing a rapid
expansion which reflects a thriving community with beautiful countryside on its
doorstep with immediate access to the M1 motorway.
The hospital itself has
recently opened a new 16 bedded state of the art critical care unit, has
expanded and refurbished the emergency department to include a paediatric
assessment. The emergency department features on the Channel 5 show Casualty
24/7.
Any consultant who is
unable for any reason to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for
the post. If such a person is appointed modification of the job content will be
discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant
colleagues.
The Department for
Acute Medicine at Barnsley Hospital comprises:
48 Bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU) -
with additional flex capacity to increase to 51
26 Bedded Short Stay Unit (SSU)
Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) -
12 chairs, 2 trolleys, 4 assessment room, phlebotomy/treatment room.
The post-holder will
have responsibility for Acute Medical patients inclusive of an optional commitment
to the physician General Internal Medicine (GIM) On Call rota (as we move
towards a 12 hour / 7-day AIM cover model).
Junior staffing of
rotas is extremely robust and is supported by Physicians Associates and an
Acute Response Team of ACPs.
If the post holder opts
to join the current GIM On Call rota, when physician of the day, residency is
between 5pm to 8pm (midweek) and then non-resident 8pm to 8am. The AMU is currently serviced by 10 Acute
Physicians (not including this post(s)) with further plans to recruit more
Acute Physicians to cover the day, evenings and weekend work. The advertised
post is that of a whole time or maximum part time Consultant Physician in Acute
Medicine. (Please note the GIM on call
pattern is currently under review and optional if required).
A number of new
initiatives are in development to transform urgent care into a better model for
our patients. Through our triumvirate approach the successful candidate will be
involved in planning and implementing some of these programmes working
alongside medical, nursing and operational management colleagues.
Any consultant who is
unable to work full time will be considered to work part time. If such a person
is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on an
individual basis in consultation with the Clinical Director. The post holder is
responsible to the Clinical Director.
There is considerable
opportunity to assist in the development of new ways of working in response to
the pressures on Emergency Departments and AMUs. There is the potential to
further develop SDEC, speciality in-reach and rapid access follow-up clinics.
The appointee will work
closely with the clinical lead and consultant colleagues to provide a
comprehensive service in Acute Medicine. The AMU is situated in a purpose-built
unit and is part of the Medicine & Urgent Care Clinical Business Unit,
together with the Emergency Department.
Specialist Clinics are
provided in Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust by Clinicians for Sheffield
Teaching Hospitals in Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and
Urology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further
details
Barnsley Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust (BHNFT) is delighted to be looking to appoint Consultant
Physicians in Acute Medicine to join
our well-respected and dynamic team. This
post is to allow expansion of services to meet activity and service
specification demands as we move towards a 12 hour / 7-day AIM cover model and
includes daytime work on the AMU, Short stay Unit (SSU) and Medical SDEC (Same day emergency care).
Sub-speciality interest and hybrid working patterns to facilitate will be
considered and encouraged.
Those interested in
education and management will be supported fully to explore internal and
external roles such as college tutor/TPD/Head of School/Director of Medical
Education, College Examiner, leadership roles or any other special non-clinical
interest.
Barnsley Hospital takes
pride in being an employer that values compassionate leadership and all members
of staff, supports flexible working, and encourages work life balance. There
are opportunities to supplement income in-house via extracontractual
sessions.
The Trust is the
highest rated in the country for leadership and the highest rated in the entire
Yorkshire/Humber region in the GMC and HEE trainee feedback.
The Trust is rightly
very proud of these achievements and Barnsley itself is undergoing a rapid
expansion which reflects a thriving community with beautiful countryside on its
doorstep with immediate access to the M1 motorway.
The hospital itself has
recently opened a new 16 bedded state of the art critical care unit, has
expanded and refurbished the emergency department to include a paediatric
assessment. The emergency department features on the Channel 5 show Casualty
24/7.
Any consultant who is
unable for any reason to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for
the post. If such a person is appointed modification of the job content will be
discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant
colleagues.
The Department for
Acute Medicine at Barnsley Hospital comprises:
48 Bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU) -
with additional flex capacity to increase to 51
26 Bedded Short Stay Unit (SSU)
Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) -
12 chairs, 2 trolleys, 4 assessment room, phlebotomy/treatment room.
The post-holder will
have responsibility for Acute Medical patients inclusive of an optional commitment
to the physician General Internal Medicine (GIM) On Call rota (as we move
towards a 12 hour / 7-day AIM cover model).
Junior staffing of
rotas is extremely robust and is supported by Physicians Associates and an
Acute Response Team of ACPs.
If the post holder opts
to join the current GIM On Call rota, when physician of the day, residency is
between 5pm to 8pm (midweek) and then non-resident 8pm to 8am. The AMU is currently serviced by 10 Acute
Physicians (not including this post(s)) with further plans to recruit more
Acute Physicians to cover the day, evenings and weekend work. The advertised
post is that of a whole time or maximum part time Consultant Physician in Acute
Medicine. (Please note the GIM on call
pattern is currently under review and optional if required).
A number of new
initiatives are in development to transform urgent care into a better model for
our patients. Through our triumvirate approach the successful candidate will be
involved in planning and implementing some of these programmes working
alongside medical, nursing and operational management colleagues.
Any consultant who is
unable to work full time will be considered to work part time. If such a person
is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on an
individual basis in consultation with the Clinical Director. The post holder is
responsible to the Clinical Director.
There is considerable
opportunity to assist in the development of new ways of working in response to
the pressures on Emergency Departments and AMUs. There is the potential to
further develop SDEC, speciality in-reach and rapid access follow-up clinics.
The appointee will work
closely with the clinical lead and consultant colleagues to provide a
comprehensive service in Acute Medicine. The AMU is situated in a purpose-built
unit and is part of the Medicine & Urgent Care Clinical Business Unit,
together with the Emergency Department.
Specialist Clinics are
provided in Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust by Clinicians for Sheffield
Teaching Hospitals in Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and
Urology.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of a broad Acute Medicine caseload
Desirable
- Current ALS certificate or equivalent
- Experience in a specialist interest that will complement those of other staff
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration, and proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine OR
- Full GMC registration, and within 12 months of specialist registration in Acute Medicine due to completion of training or within12 months of specialist registration in GIM with proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine due to completion of training, or application via GMC CESR with the submission completed at time of interview in either case.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including acute medicine and general internal medicine
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
- Ability to empathise and demonstrate probity
- Ability and evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to be flexible to meet service demands
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles
Desirable
- Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Evidence of effective teaching to medical students and doctors in training and to the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a research project
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and constructively with management
Desirable
- Evidence of formal management training
- Training and/or evidence in areas such as leadership, planning and change management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of a broad Acute Medicine caseload
Desirable
- Current ALS certificate or equivalent
- Experience in a specialist interest that will complement those of other staff
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration, and proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine OR
- Full GMC registration, and within 12 months of specialist registration in Acute Medicine due to completion of training or within12 months of specialist registration in GIM with proven skills and up-to-date experience in acute medicine due to completion of training, or application via GMC CESR with the submission completed at time of interview in either case.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required
- Possession of the clinical skills required to perform the job including acute medicine and general internal medicine
- Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
- Ability to empathise and demonstrate probity
- Ability and evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to be flexible to meet service demands
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles
Desirable
- Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Evidence of effective teaching to medical students and doctors in training and to the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a research project
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and constructively with management
Desirable
- Evidence of formal management training
- Training and/or evidence in areas such as leadership, planning and change management.
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).
