Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine at Warwick Hospital.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering high-quality acute care to patients with emergency medical conditions. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, highly motivated individual to enhance our existing Acute Medicine and SDEC service.
Our dynamic team of Acute Physicians is supported by experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) in providing daytime and evening cover, 7 days a week, to the Acute Medical Admission Unit (MAU), Medical Short Stay Unit (MSSU), Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC), Acute Medicine Virtual Ward and the Emergency Department (ED). There is currently no overnight on-call commitment attached to this post.
Applications will be considered from Consultants (and those within 6 months of CCT) with a CCT in Acute and/or General Internal Medicine. Educational roles (via Warwick or Buckingham medical schools) may be considered on an individual basis.
Main duties of the job
Acute Medicine is part of the Emergency Division. The Acute Medicine service provides care for patients on our Medical Admission Unit (MAU) as part of the medical on-call, Medical Short Stay Unit (MSSU), and Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) that runs alongside our Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service. These areas are part of the front-door redesign project and the post holder will be part of the ongoing development of this purpose- built unit.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Elements of the Post
To join the existing team of consultants supporting inpatient and ambulatory emergency care services in acute and general medicine at Warwick Hospital
Daily MAU and MSSU ward round cover Mon-Friday 08:00-12:00 and 08:00-11:00 Sat and Sunday every 11 weeks
Daily post take ward round cover Mon-Friday 12:00-20:00 and 08:00-16:00 Sat and Sunday every 11 weeks
Daily AEC cover Mon-Friday 12:00-20:00
Provide support and training for decision-makers working within the team
Supervision of acute medicine trainees (FY 1, FY2, GPVTS , ACCS, Local Employed Doctors and registrar in acute medicine
Participate in weekly departmental teaching
Involvement in other areas of specialty education e.g. bedside ultrasound training, MRCP etc.
Warwick Hospital works with 2 medical schools. The post-holder will participate in the delivery of teaching on the ward for the acute block of both universities. The acute block is a highly performing block where medical students in their last year of training rotate across acute medicine, emergency medicine, and simulated scenarios learning to manage acute emergencies.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to be involved in supervision and examination OSCE and OSLERs if so desired.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Elements of the Post
To join the existing team of consultants supporting inpatient and ambulatory emergency care services in acute and general medicine at Warwick Hospital
Daily MAU and MSSU ward round cover Mon-Friday 08:00-12:00 and 08:00-11:00 Sat and Sunday every 11 weeks
Daily post take ward round cover Mon-Friday 12:00-20:00 and 08:00-16:00 Sat and Sunday every 11 weeks
Daily AEC cover Mon-Friday 12:00-20:00
Provide support and training for decision-makers working within the team
Supervision of acute medicine trainees (FY 1, FY2, GPVTS , ACCS, Local Employed Doctors and registrar in acute medicine
Participate in weekly departmental teaching
Involvement in other areas of specialty education e.g. bedside ultrasound training, MRCP etc.
Warwick Hospital works with 2 medical schools. The post-holder will participate in the delivery of teaching on the ward for the acute block of both universities. The acute block is a highly performing block where medical students in their last year of training rotate across acute medicine, emergency medicine, and simulated scenarios learning to manage acute emergencies.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to be involved in supervision and examination OSCE and OSLERs if so desired.
Person Specification
Professional Experience
Essential
- Eligibility to be entered on the Specialist register in acute/general internal medicine or be within 6 months of a CCT in acute/general internal medicine
- Expressed interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education
Desirable
- Teaching or leadership qualification
Academic
Essential
Person Specification
Professional Experience
Essential
- Eligibility to be entered on the Specialist register in acute/general internal medicine or be within 6 months of a CCT in acute/general internal medicine
- Expressed interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education
Desirable
- Teaching or leadership qualification
Academic
Essential
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).
