Job summary
An excellent opportunity exists for dynamic team players to join Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLaG) as Consultant Physicians with an interest in Acute Medicine. Posts are available at both Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby and Scunthorpe General Hospital.
The successful candidates will form one of an expanded team of twenty-two consultants in the department providing services at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby and Scunthorpe General Hospital. The posts have been developed on the background of service redesign, 7 day access and growing needs to support education and training. The appointees shall join 16 General Physicians in medicine, each with a special interest.
All you need is:Good experience in acute/general medicine at least at registrar's level;Motivation and enthusiasm;CCT or equivalent in acute medicine or medical specialty (or a date within 6 months of the interview date).
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be appointed as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School (HYMS). This honorary appointment is in recognition of contribution to teaching and research and holders of honorary titles may request access to HYMS and University premises and facilities, systems, and library services.
Recruitment incentives may be available for the right candidate, please get in touch for further information.
Job Description approved by the Royal College.
AAC date : 5th July 2023
Main duties of the job
NLaG is developing and investing in its acute care model. Integrated Acute Assessment Units (IAAU), including Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), have been in place since 2020. Significant building improvements are underway; two purpose built Emergency Departments are under construction, with a full refurbishment progress of IAAU facilities to follow. Information systems on the unit have been recently modernised to improve patient care and further initiatives are progressing to deliver a full Electronic Patient Record. On site, state of the art diagnostics are available 24/7, with new MRI and CT facilities recently opened. This really is an exciting time to join us.
These additional 6 posts are to support the expansion of the Acute Medicine Department.
The aim is to provide a high quality, safe and compassionate service.
If you have the necessary qualifications and attributes, come and shape the future of front line medical care at our hospital.There is an excellent modern Development and Education Centre with extensive facilities. The opening of the Hull York Medical School has brought an increase in the number students being taught within the Department. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the teaching of medical students.
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Northern Lincolnshire is an attractive place to live and work, with superb value housing in award winning market towns and villages as well as larger centres. Excellent local grammar schools compete favourably with independent schools in national league tables. Humberside airport, Hull ferry terminals and good transport links provide convenient national and international access.The area has to be visited to appreciate the benefits of living and working here.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Northern Lincolnshire is an attractive place to live and work, with superb value housing in award winning market towns and villages as well as larger centres. Excellent local grammar schools compete favourably with independent schools in national league tables. Humberside airport, Hull ferry terminals and good transport links provide convenient national and international access.The area has to be visited to appreciate the benefits of living and working here.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
- Appropriate to the holding of a Consultant in acute medicine
- Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
Language & Communication
Essential
- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English OR ohave the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Listening 7.5, Reading 7.5, Writing 7.5
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Desirable
- 360? feedback
- Patient survey feedback and reflections
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.
- Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
Clinical
Essential
- Acute care safe: Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- up-to-date ALS
- ALS instructors certificate
- Hospital at night team working / experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
- Appropriate to the holding of a Consultant in acute medicine
- Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
Language & Communication
Essential
- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English OR ohave the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Listening 7.5, Reading 7.5, Writing 7.5
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Desirable
- 360? feedback
- Patient survey feedback and reflections
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.
- Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
Clinical
Essential
- Acute care safe: Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- up-to-date ALS
- ALS instructors certificate
- Hospital at night team working / experience.
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).
