Job summary
This is an opportunity to join our ambitious and forward looking Acute Medicine Service as a Consultant Physician, based at Northampton General Hospital.
The post is a new appointment for a full time Acute Physician (10-12 PAs). The post includes sessions providing high quality care for our patients in the Same Day Emergency Care Unit, acute medical take and within our modern 66-bed Nye Bevan Acute Assessment Unit.
We welcome any candidates with sub specialty interests. We have potential roles in Medical Education, Ultrasound training and Digital Health but any specialist interest will be considered and accommodated if possible. These can be discussed on an individual basis depending on your personal ambitions. You will of course be working as part of a wider MDT, but also autonomously.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Duties entail provision of a comprehensive acute medical service alongside Consultant colleagues and the wider team, provision of reciprocal cover for periods of annual/study leave; and continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, and the proper functioning of the department.
During the medical take, the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under their care. The Consultant's role is to assess and review patients, sometimes prior to junior review and sometimes afterwards facilitating earlier 'senior' decision-making and high quality clinical care. All duties within Acute Medicine are rostered and other clinical commitments must be timed so that they do not clash with these duties.
Other Duties
Any positions offered by bodies outside the Trust, (e.g. Training Programme Director, Regional College Advisor, Royal College Representative etc.) must be discussed and agreed by the Head of Service in advance of the position being accepted.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Academic Achievements & Research
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
- Research experience relating to quality improvement
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
- Advanced Life Support (UK Resuscitation Council) Certification
- Extensive experience in the assessment and management of acute medical admissions with significant experience and understanding of Same Day Emergency Care
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
- Experience in the use of Point of Care US and/or FAMUS/FUSIC accreditation
- Experience in Virtual Consultations and Virtual Wards
Teaching/Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching MDT Staff (Doctors, Nursing, AHPs) including through simulation
Desirable
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
- Advanced Life Support Instructor
Management Experience
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Person Specification
Academic Achievements & Research
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
- Research experience relating to quality improvement
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
- Advanced Life Support (UK Resuscitation Council) Certification
- Extensive experience in the assessment and management of acute medical admissions with significant experience and understanding of Same Day Emergency Care
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
- Experience in the use of Point of Care US and/or FAMUS/FUSIC accreditation
- Experience in Virtual Consultations and Virtual Wards
Teaching/Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching MDT Staff (Doctors, Nursing, AHPs) including through simulation
Desirable
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
- Advanced Life Support Instructor
Management Experience
Essential
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
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).
