Job summary
We are looking to recruit a new Specialty Doctor into our Same Day Emergency Care service within Acute Medicine someone who shares a passion for change, growth and quality improvement and who are keen to join us in our pursuit of clinical excellence combined with innovative approaches to person-centred care.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity & 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).
We can offer training and development opportunities & will support Specialty Doctors to enable them to provide a first class service.
Our team of highly skilled Acute Physicians are always looking for opportunities to develop & improve services & promote innovation. We are looking for individuals who are keen & interested in delivering care for patients in the ever-changing & 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 & make the services at Rotherham more efficient for the patients & 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.
If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care & want to be involved shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have responsibility for Same Day Emergency Care patients and patients within their relevant area of specialist interest.
Within the Division of we work to our core Vision; To deliver high quality, person centred care by the right people in the right place and time, delivered by an empowered, compassionate and skilled workforce within a strong Quality and Financial Governance and Assurance framework.
With this in mind the approach we adopt is to run medical patients through our SDEC with its recently expanded footprint, and through rapid assessment by a multi-disciplinary workforce, aim to ensure that we reduce the burden on our UECC, reduce overall Length of Stay and ensure that we meet our core vision. SDEC is a critical admission avoidance strategy for the Trust and this role will be important in ensuring that we reach decisions quickly and effectively to offer the best possible care to our patients.
SDEC is currently supported by 5 Acute Medical consultants, a Consultant Nurse and ACP team, working between them to provide support and senior decision making in the unit. There will be opportunity to assist in the development of the unit and to further develop ambulatory care pathways alongside specialty in reach and rapid assessment follow up clinics.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire.
We are ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical Recruitment Team to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
The Department
The Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) resides on the Acute Medicine Ward footprint at the Trust and comprises:
22 patient spaces (comprising 4 bays)
Waiting room for 12 patients
Cubicle Assessment space
The Acute Medicine Unit 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 postholder will have responsibility for Same Day Emergency Care patients and their relevant area of specialist interest.
Within the Division of we work to our core Vision To deliver high quality, person centred care by the right people in the right place and time, delivered by an empowered, compassionate and skilled workforce within a strong Quality and Financial Governance and Assurance framework.
With this in mind the approach we adopt is to run all medical patients through our SDEC with its recently expanded footprint and through rapid assessment by a multi-disciplinary workforce. The aim is to ensure that we reduce the burden on our UECC, reduce overall length of stay and ensure that we meet our core vision. SDEC is a critical admission avoidance strategy for the Trust and this role will be important in ensuring that we reach decisions quickly and effectively to offer the best possible care to our patients.
SDEC is currently supported by five Acute Medical consultants working between them to provide support and consultant level decision making into the unit. This offer now extends until 9pm Monday to Friday. There will be opportunity to assist in the development of the unit and to further develop ambulatory care pathways alongside specialty in-reach and rapid assessment follow up clinics.
The Post
We welcome applications for the post of Specialty Doctor within the SDEC, 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 more of these roles, the areas of specialty interest will be discussed with the successful candidates accordingly.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
The Department
The Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) resides on the Acute Medicine Ward footprint at the Trust and comprises:
22 patient spaces (comprising 4 bays)
Waiting room for 12 patients
Cubicle Assessment space
The Acute Medicine Unit 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 postholder will have responsibility for Same Day Emergency Care patients and their relevant area of specialist interest.
Within the Division of we work to our core Vision To deliver high quality, person centred care by the right people in the right place and time, delivered by an empowered, compassionate and skilled workforce within a strong Quality and Financial Governance and Assurance framework.
With this in mind the approach we adopt is to run all medical patients through our SDEC with its recently expanded footprint and through rapid assessment by a multi-disciplinary workforce. The aim is to ensure that we reduce the burden on our UECC, reduce overall length of stay and ensure that we meet our core vision. SDEC is a critical admission avoidance strategy for the Trust and this role will be important in ensuring that we reach decisions quickly and effectively to offer the best possible care to our patients.
SDEC is currently supported by five Acute Medical consultants working between them to provide support and consultant level decision making into the unit. This offer now extends until 9pm Monday to Friday. There will be opportunity to assist in the development of the unit and to further develop ambulatory care pathways alongside specialty in-reach and rapid assessment follow up clinics.
The Post
We welcome applications for the post of Specialty Doctor within the SDEC, 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 more of these roles, the areas of specialty interest will be discussed with the successful candidates accordingly.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
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.
Ability and 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
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.
Ability and 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.
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
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).
