Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 26 May 2024
Job summary
- Provision of Acute Medical Services predominantly in AMU and AEC
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service
- Administrative duties as required within the Directorate
- Provision of cover for colleagues' leave
- Participation in clinical audit and CME/CPD appropriate to experience at Consultant level, together with contribution to education and training of medical students and junior staff
- Professional management and supervision of medical and nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
- Consultant duties in the speciality of Acute Medicine. Clinical assessment and management of patients in AMU and AEC.
- Provision of advanced clinical skills, conducting routine examination and investigations according to accepted medical practice with increasing emphasis placed upon evidence-based health care and financial effectiveness to provide the maximum health gain.
- The Acute Medical Consultant will be responsible for those patients being referred from the Emergency Department and those being referred from GPs.
- Responsibility of care of the patient will be transferred to the other specialty according to agreed local protocols
- The Consultant will be responsible to facilitate a quick triage of the patients, rapid assessment and discharge from the Acute Medical Unit, and organise follow up at outpatients' clinics.
- The Consultant will be responsible for Daily ward rounds, continuous assessment, and continuity of care as well as follow-up and discharges of patients from the AMU Short Stay Ward
- Responsible for implementation of agreed policies in relation to health promotion and prevention as per local and national guidelines.
- Administrative duties within the department
- To coordinate `the take-team' for the day, supervising the Acute Medical unit staff and the medical team on duty for the day
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities / Attitude / Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates an understanding and commitment to the Trust's vision, values and strategic goals
- oCommitted to the delivery of operational targets
- oProjects a positive image and able to challenge negativity
Desirable
- oInnovative
- oChange management experience
- oAble to deal with conflicting demands
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant professional qualifications
- oDegree from a recognised University
- oMRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
- oEligible for entry onto the GMC specialist register in Acute Internal Medicine and/or General Internal Medicine via CCT or CESR, or within 6 months of the interview
Desirable
- SCE in Acute Internal Medicine
- Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
- Experience of teaching special clinical skills
Relevant registration requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice
Person Specification
Personal Qualities / Attitude / Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrates an understanding and commitment to the Trust's vision, values and strategic goals
- oCommitted to the delivery of operational targets
- oProjects a positive image and able to challenge negativity
Desirable
- oInnovative
- oChange management experience
- oAble to deal with conflicting demands
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant professional qualifications
- oDegree from a recognised University
- oMRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
- oEligible for entry onto the GMC specialist register in Acute Internal Medicine and/or General Internal Medicine via CCT or CESR, or within 6 months of the interview
Desirable
- SCE in Acute Internal Medicine
- Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
- Experience of teaching special clinical skills
Relevant registration requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice
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
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).
