Job summary
Required
to fill these 2 new Consultant posts. Our SDEC unit opened last year and is
co-located at SJUH with
our Emergency Department (ED), maximising review by the right person in the
right place first time, improving patient and staff satisfaction and enabling
admission avoidance. A brand new purpose-built SDEC estate is due to open
in Spring 2023.
This
is an exciting time to join our expanding team as we embed innovative ways of
working to shape the future model of acute medicine in Leeds. We are looking
for enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals to join our team of 7
Acute Medicine consultants and work within the Urgent Care CSU to drive forward
our Acute Medicine & SDEC services. We have two Acute Medical Units with a
total of 57 beds and a co-located 3 bedded Enhanced Care Area, called HOBS
(High Observation Area). We have a strong commitment to the delivery of same
day emergency care which operates a 7 day service and sees approximately 300
patients per week, as well as delivering an excellent and established
ambulatory VTE service.
The
Trust has a strong track record in teaching and in research and candidates with
interests in these areas will be supported to continue this work. Opportunities
for a special interest are supported within the job plan and we welcome the
chance to broaden the skill set of our team. Our consultants are given
1 PA for their speciality session.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should possess a wide experience in
Acute and General Medicine and have excellent team-working skills. We are
exceptionally well supported by a growing workforce of 17 Advanced Clinical
Practitioners and 2 Physician Associates within acute medicine and candidates
should enjoy the opportunities of working within a multi-disciplinary team of
doctors, nurses, ACPs and PAs to deliver high quality care.
Successful applicants will work in all 3 areas
of acute medicine (AMU, Enhanced Care and Same Day Emergency Care) and will
contribute to the out of hours rota (currently 1 in 8).
The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or
equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6
months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training
programme within the UK. In
accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of
doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills
in acute medicine. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish
to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. If you are coming up
to your CCT in Medicine or are an established consultant looking for a new
challenge, we want to hear from you.
About us
The Trust is committed to
providing sustainable consultant-delivered services to ensure the quality of
the patient experience. Working patterns that provide senior cover throughout
24 hours per day, seven days per week will therefore be required. Successful
candidates will be expected to work with the Trust and its consultant staff to
deliver service patterns and job plans that meet this objective.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How would
you improve the quality &safety of the Acute Medicine service?
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM: Friday
25 November 2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA appointment for an Acute Medicine Consultants with
special interest in SDEC.
These posts will each deliver 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs
supporting professional activity.
To ensure high quality and safe care of acute medical patients resulting
in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute to the improvement of the acute medical service by
developing admission avoidance and ambulatory care pathways.
To contribute to the care of patients on the acute medical floor and the
new same day emergency care unit, extending the acute medicine consultant
presence across these areas.
Consultant delivered post take wards rounds take place 7 days a week and
are an integral part of the acute medicine consultant role.
To contribute to
the out-of-hours provision of acute medicine on a rota alongside consultant
colleagues from diabetes & endocrinology
and respiratory medicine.
To show clinical leadership in patient care, service development and
clinical governance.
To work
co-operatively and effectively as part of the wider acute medicine team, being
held to account for clinical, service development and training outcomes.
To contribute to
the education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines, particularly
in the management of acute illness.
To work closely
with the colleagues in related clinical areas, in particular the emergency
department, other medical and acute surgical specialties and with colleagues in
primary care and those at the interface e.g. the primary care access line team.
These posts have been developed specifically to work on
pathways of care which avoid the need for admission to hospital, and where
admission occurs to ensure that early discharge to an ambulatory form of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA appointment for an Acute Medicine Consultants with
special interest in SDEC.
These posts will each deliver 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs
supporting professional activity.
To ensure high quality and safe care of acute medical patients resulting
in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute to the improvement of the acute medical service by
developing admission avoidance and ambulatory care pathways.
To contribute to the care of patients on the acute medical floor and the
new same day emergency care unit, extending the acute medicine consultant
presence across these areas.
Consultant delivered post take wards rounds take place 7 days a week and
are an integral part of the acute medicine consultant role.
To contribute to
the out-of-hours provision of acute medicine on a rota alongside consultant
colleagues from diabetes & endocrinology
and respiratory medicine.
To show clinical leadership in patient care, service development and
clinical governance.
To work
co-operatively and effectively as part of the wider acute medicine team, being
held to account for clinical, service development and training outcomes.
To contribute to
the education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines, particularly
in the management of acute illness.
To work closely
with the colleagues in related clinical areas, in particular the emergency
department, other medical and acute surgical specialties and with colleagues in
primary care and those at the interface e.g. the primary care access line team.
These posts have been developed specifically to work on
pathways of care which avoid the need for admission to hospital, and where
admission occurs to ensure that early discharge to an ambulatory form of care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Acute and General Medicine.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Acute Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Acute Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- * Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Criteria
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Acute and General Medicine.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Acute Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Acute Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- * Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Other Criteria
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
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).
