Job summary
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is looking to recruit highly motivated Substantive Consultant Physicians with expertise in General and Acute Medicine to supplement our established team of 10 WTE colleagues. The successful candidates will work closely with colleagues from all specialties in managing patients on the Acute Medicine Unit, Same Day Emergency Care, and include Diabetes and Endocrine clinics.
We would welcome applications from physicians with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT- or equivalent) in either Acute Medicine, General (Internal) Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrine or other specialties wishing to practice Acute Medicine.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration and should such a candidate be appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
General DutiesWe have a Lead Consultant in charge of the unit during the day, supported by a Nurse Co-ordinator. We also have a Floor Acute Medicine Consultant who assists the Lead Consultant with reviewing patients. They coordinate the working day and prioritise where staffing should be placed, based on safety and demand. The on-call consultant is responsible for the running of the department and has oversight of clinical safety overnight.
The consultant will work closely with many specialities across the Trust and build good working relationships with teams.
Duties will be rotated as determined by the rota.
Within AMU
- To be a specialist in the acute assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of patients.
- To stabilise and manage patients with medical emergencies
- To lead the Ambulatory care service
- To be at the forefront of the hospital involved in development and improvement of services to allow safe provision of car
Within the Trust
- Liaise with clinicians and leads outside of the ED to address issues that arise
- Participation in teaching programs across the wider hospital community and the University of East Anglia
- The appointees will be members of the Consultant Staff Committee
- This post includes 6 DCC's per month as Diabetes and Endocrine clinics
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration License to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in General Internal or Acute Medicine or any specialty with General Internal Medicine and on specialist register (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview).
- CCT in a related Medical Specialty
Desirable
- Acute Medicine related diploma
- M.Sc.
- M.D.
- Evidence of Teaching Courses
- ALS Certification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of effective working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and training of junior staff.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Acute Medicine experience in the UK
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas required to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest.
- Experience in Critical Care Medicine
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Interests
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to General Medicine
- Patient Safety
Circumstances
Essential
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the
- base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
Other
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working practices.
- Able to work with COVID positive patients
- Commitment to the Trust's values
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration License to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in General Internal or Acute Medicine or any specialty with General Internal Medicine and on specialist register (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview).
- CCT in a related Medical Specialty
Desirable
- Acute Medicine related diploma
- M.Sc.
- M.D.
- Evidence of Teaching Courses
- ALS Certification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of effective working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and training of junior staff.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Acute Medicine experience in the UK
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas required to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest.
- Experience in Critical Care Medicine
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Interests
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to General Medicine
- Patient Safety
Circumstances
Essential
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the
- base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
Other
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working practices.
- Able to work with COVID positive patients
- Commitment to the Trust's values
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
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).
