Consultant Acute Medicine

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Acute Medicine Unit (& SDEC) at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary prides itself as a Centre of Diagnostic Excellence. Patients are managed effectively and efficiently. This is due to the ethos of the team and the presence of senior clinical decision makers throughout the day.

This post offers the successful candidate an opportunity to contribute to the further development of a well-established service. The post will suit candidates who are passionate about diagnostic accuracy, are motivated to partake in an acute service and can make sound clinical decisions.

We stream medical patients directly into our SDEC, from Primary Care, ambulance providers and the Emergency Department. The successful candidate will provide support/ advice and guidance to the Medical SDEC team, alongside their Acute Medical Unit duties.

Our SDEC provides a comprehensive service aided by our excellent relationship with general internal medicine specialties, pharmacy, and radiology. Complex medical diagnoses can be established and then referred to the relevant specialty for continuing care.

There is an emphasis on the ability of the team members to excel as General Internal Medicine Physicians.

Working hours: 10PAs divided into 8.5 PA DCC and 1.5 SPA. 1 additional PA will be provided for on call and supplement. Additional roles can be negotiated in addition to basic PA's.

Main duties of the job

The Acute Medicine team comprises of a Consultant led team covering 39 Acute Medical Unit beds (3 side rooms) and an adjoining Medical SDEC.

The team is assisted by the on-call consultant, ST3+ on call for medicine and intermediate grade doctors on call for medicine.

We have successfully reduced admissions and shortened length of stay. Our philosophy is one of ensuring safe good quality care in a friendly and supportive professional department.

The successful candidate will have completed a CCT/CESR in GIM/Specialty area and have the opportunity for a joint job plan designed with them to accommodate their continued practice in a sub-specialty interest, Acute Medicine and their parent specialty.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be dedicated to hands-on involvement with medical admissions to the Acute Medicine Unit focusing on timely assessment, management and discharge
  • Supervise junior doctors, ANPs & nurse consultants seeing patients in our medical SDEC & on AMU
  • Supervise & co-ordinate junior doctors on AMU
  • Teach & train undergraduate medical students & junior doctors
  • Provide leadership & work as part of our team
  • Be part of the on-call team

Part-time applicants will have their PAs adjusted pro rata and additional sessions/ on call to be discussed.

About us

The Acute Medicine Unit (& SDEC) at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary prides itself as a Centre of Diagnostic Excellence. Patients are managed effectively and efficiently. This is due to the ethos of the team and the presence of senior clinical decision makers throughout the day.

This post offers the successful candidate(s) an opportunity to contribute to the further development of a well-established service. The post will suit candidates who are passionate about diagnostic accuracy, are motivated to partake in an acute service and can make sound clinical decisions.

Our SDEC provides a comprehensive service aided by our excellent relationship with all general internal medicine specialties, pharmacy, and radiology. Complex medical diagnoses can be established and then referred to the relevant specialty for continuing care.

There is an emphasis on the ability of the team members to excel as General Internal Medicine Physicians. Our team of Acute Physicians is enriched by Acute Medicine Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and patient navigator. We have an active program to develop Advanced Nurse Practitioners who remain as part of the permanent staff and are embedded in the culture of the team.

Date posted

01 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L1270224-A

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (with a licence to practice)
  • Current MRCP(UK) qualification, or equivalent
  • oCertificate of Completion in Specialist Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview
  • oO r Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), or
  • oor European Community Rights

Desirable

  • Substantial (5 years+) Acute internal Medical experience
  • Specialty Certificate Examinations in Acute Internal Medicine
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (with a licence to practice)
  • Current MRCP(UK) qualification, or equivalent
  • oCertificate of Completion in Specialist Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview
  • oO r Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), or
  • oor European Community Rights

Desirable

  • Substantial (5 years+) Acute internal Medical experience
  • Specialty Certificate Examinations in Acute Internal 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Manager

Richard Vallely

richard.vallely@mbht.nhs.uk

07825175792

Date posted

01 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L1270224-A

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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