Consultant in Acute Medicine
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Job summary
Interviews are due to take place on 9th February 2024.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant to join our Acute Medicine team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. The appointee will be expected to provide, and further develop, acute services for the Trust. This will be done in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines, including primary and tertiary care, to provide an integrated and high-quality service for patients.
Our team in Acute Medicine work closely with Emergency Medicine and Medical Specialties to provide a Consultant delivered service for acutely ill patients across Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Acute Medical Short Stay, as well as within the Emergency Department (ED) and the Acute Frailty Unit.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- To take ongoing responsibility for patients under your care.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- Develop and maintain good communications with general practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
- Work with colleagues to develop and deliver acute medicine within UHCW.
- Provide a consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialities within the Trust and primary care.
- Participate in further developments of the urgent care model for acute medicine, working closely with colleagues in ED and primary care.
- Participate in further developments of SDEC pathways in acute medicine and of treatment protocols and guidelines for critical care medicine.
- Participate in the provision of out-of-hours cover on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided.
- Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£93,666 to £126,281 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-T3-MED-5837426
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
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