Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Physicians in Acute Medicine based at the Rochdale Site. We are also looking to recruit a specialist doctor as part of this recruitment. We are looking for applicants who will bring a focus to high performance and quality of care.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in Acute Medicine and for the consultant post must be within 12 months of CCT in Acute Medicine or General Medicine and a complimentary specialty, if undertaken.
Main duties of the job
As an Acute Physician you will provide cover and leadership to both the Clinical assessment unit, specialist dementia medical ward, the Same Day Emergency Care Unit, and medical patients in the Urgent treatment centre.
You will work in collaboration with clinicians in medical subspecialties on other sites within the NCA and the Urgent treatment centre team. The successful applicant will be able to competently run the acute medical take and provide support and supervision to the multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP
- Entry on Specialist Register in Acute/General Internal medicine (or entry expected within 12 months from the date of interview)
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in general Medicine. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
- Experience of teaching / educational supervision
- Experience of working in Acute medicine for over 5 years
Desirable
- Experience of leadership & change in difficult times
- Geriatric medicine experience
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Good leadership skills
- Use of information and technology
- Ability to teach and experience of teaching
Training
Essential
- Wide training in all aspects of Acute Medicine
- Higher professional training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Desirable
- Member of the Society of Acute Medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP
- Entry on Specialist Register in Acute/General Internal medicine (or entry expected within 12 months from the date of interview)
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in general Medicine. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
- Experience of teaching / educational supervision
- Experience of working in Acute medicine for over 5 years
Desirable
- Experience of leadership & change in difficult times
- Geriatric medicine experience
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Good leadership skills
- Use of information and technology
- Ability to teach and experience of teaching
Training
Essential
- Wide training in all aspects of Acute Medicine
- Higher professional training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Desirable
- Member of the Society of Acute Medicine
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).