Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine

Job responsibilities

The Department

The Department for Acute Medicine at Rotherham Hospital comprises:

39 Bedded Medical Admissions Unit

27 Bedded Short Stay Unit

Ambulatory Care Medical Unit (12 chairs)

Frailty assessment and liaison team

The post-holder will have responsibility for Acute Medical patients and their relevant area of specialist interest. The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Rotherham Hospital is currently staffed by three consultant physicians and we are currently looking to recruit more consultant physicians, as well as increase our SAS capacity. 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 Ambulatory Care, Speciality in Reach and Rapid Access Follow-Up Clinics. The appointee will work closely with Consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive service in Acute Medicine. The Acute Medical Unit is situated in a purpose built ward area within close proximity to the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) and sits within the Division of Integrated Medicine.

The Post

We welcome applications for the post of Specialty Doctor within the Acute Medicine service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity and are encouraged to identify an area of specialty interest in one of the following areas:

Cardiology

Respiratory

Diabetes & Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

Health Care for the Elderly (including Stroke).

Requests for sub specialty interests will be considered on an individual basis. As individuals are appointed to these roles, the areas of specialty interest will be discussed with the successful candidate/s accordingly. These posts are new posts, which we hope will support inpatient and outpatient care along with those individuals already in post.

For those interested in CESR there is a structured programme with an established CESR lead within the Trust. If the successful candidate(s) desires, there will be support towards completion of the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).

We can offer training and development opportunities and will support Specialty Doctors to enable them to provide a first class service. If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care and want to be involved shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear from you.

Our team of highly skilled Acute Physicians are always looking for opportunities to develop and improve services and promote innovation. We are looking for individuals who are keen and interested in delivering care for patients in the ever-changing and challenging environment of modern day healthcare and joining this team during this exciting time of change.

The post holder will support the embedding of new innovated ways and make the services at Rotherham more efficient for the patients and pathways between both Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine.

The aim of these posts is to have integral links between departments to enable close, collaborative working.

General

1. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Acute Medicine with responsibility for in-patients and out-patients.

2. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.

3. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.

4. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.

5. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

6. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

Junior Medical Staff

7. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.

8. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.

Management & Service Development

9. In conjunction with the Divisional Senior Team, to take an active role in the management of the Division.

10. In conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles that are fit for the future.

11. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.

12. To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.

Clinical Governance

13. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Any Other Duties

14. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• ALS

Experience

Essential

• 4 years postgraduate training or equivalent in a specialty training programme or as fixed term specialty training post, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Familiarity of Acute Medicine Service Organisation and Development. Some Knowledge of Utilisation of IT in clinical Practice.

Research and Audit

Essential

• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

• Relevant research published in peer review journal

Leadership

Essential

• An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to:
• Empower others
• Lead through change
• Influence strategically
• Collaborative working
• Drive for improvement
• Integrity

Management Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective team working skills
• Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
• Proven knowledge of systems
• and process of NHS or equivalent
• Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility

Other

Essential

• Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Ability/skills

Essential

• Acute care safe:
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).