Job summary
Our SDEC unit opened in 2021 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 November
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 4 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 400
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
1PAfor theirspeciality session.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM: Tuesday
23 May 2023
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 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.
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 shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How would you improve the
quality &safety of the Acute Medicine service?
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with
access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people
in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision
is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we
believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own
staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe
that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and
continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1.
The best for patient safety, quality and
experience
2.
The best place to work
3.
A centre of excellence for specialist
services, education, research and innovation
4.
Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated
care
5.
Financially sustainable
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.
These posts will be based at
St James University Hospital, LTHT Trust.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is
one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading
clinical expertise and medical technology.
We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000
residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has
a budget of £1 billion. Our 15,000 staff
ensure that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or
out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients,
200,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all
linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist
and integrated 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.
These posts will be based at
St James University Hospital, LTHT Trust.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is
one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading
clinical expertise and medical technology.
We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000
residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has
a budget of £1 billion. Our 15,000 staff
ensure that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or
out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients,
200,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all
linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist
and integrated care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
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.
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.
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.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
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.
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.
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.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *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
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).
