Job summary
Northwick Park is pleased to announce we are building a brand-new 32 bedded Acute Medical Unit (opening early 2024) and we would love for you to join us on this amazing journey.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful integrated care NHS Trust's in the UK, with a team of 9,000 dedicated staff. We serve a wonderfully diverse population of over a million people in North West London and across the boroughs of Brent, Harrow, and Ealing.
Main duties of the job
As an Acute Consultant you will be expected to participate fully in the provision of acute medicine services, including clinical governance, service development, teaching, and research. You should have experience in Acute/General Medicine and are required to be on the Specialist Register (AIM or GIM) within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.
Candidates who are interested in sessions in other Medical Specialties are also encouraged.
These are full-time 10 PAs post, however applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time are also welcomed. The posts will be based mainly at Northwick Park, with cross site working as part of the role. Participation in HDU will be optional dependent on previous experience and competencies.
All newly appointed consultants will be offered to join the Trust's consultant induction programme.
This job is also available as a locum role
About us
Northwick Park is a Major Acute Hospital with a busy medical take and an established reputation for patients presenting with a very wide range of medical conditions with a high degree of acuity. We run two Acute Medical Units (56 beds) where patients remain under the care of the acute team for the duration of their admission on the unit, a Same Day Emergency Care Unit, and a Medical High Dependency Unit.
At London North West Healthcare University NHS Trust, you will become part of a highly skilled and dynamic team located on the borough border of sporty Brent and historic Harrow. With Wembley Stadium to the southeast and Harrow on the hill countryside to the west, our wards offer exceptional views of the area. Not to mention, the fantastic variety of tea shops, cafes, and restaurants. We're also a short walk from Northwick Park Station, on the Metropolitan line, or Kenton Station, on the Bakerloo and Overground lines.
The Acute Medicine Service has a strong multi- disciplinary ethos supported by our excellent Matrons, dedicated administrative staff and seven - day therapy service. Additionally, our Acute Medical units are supported by training and trust grade registrars and junior doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Posts will be based predominantly at Northwick Park Hospital but there is the option of cross site working at Ealing Hospital as well.
Northwick Park Hospital:
Northwick Park is a Major Acute Hospital with a busy medical take and an established reputation for patients presenting with a very wide range of medical conditions with a high degree of acuity. Recognition of the vital role that is played by Acute Medicine has seen the Trust make a substantial investment in the service. This will enable the department to develop three Acute Medical Unit wards (on a phased approach) with patients remaining under the care of the acute team for their duration on the unit. In addition the team runs the award-winning Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit and the well-established Medical High Dependency Unit. Participation in HDU will be optional dependent on previous experience and competencies.
The post holders will join six acute medicine consultants, fourteen acute/specialty consultants and thirty-three specialty medical consultants who together are responsible for providing the acute and general internal medicine service at Northwick Park Hospital.
Ealing Hospital:
The Acute Medicine service is thriving at Ealing hospital. After an uncertain period during which the Emergency Department faced closure with unclear implications for acute services on the site we can now plan with confidence for the future. The department has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in teaching and training.
The Acute Medical Unit is a 33-bedded ward through which all acute medical admissions are streamed. The department is in the process of expanding the Ambulatory Service. A new unit has recently been opened, co-located with the Acute Frailty Service. The team has pioneered ambulatory care for patients with Heart Failure, winning multiple awards. The challenge now is to stream a larger proportion of medical referrals through the Ambulatory Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Posts will be based predominantly at Northwick Park Hospital but there is the option of cross site working at Ealing Hospital as well.
Northwick Park Hospital:
Northwick Park is a Major Acute Hospital with a busy medical take and an established reputation for patients presenting with a very wide range of medical conditions with a high degree of acuity. Recognition of the vital role that is played by Acute Medicine has seen the Trust make a substantial investment in the service. This will enable the department to develop three Acute Medical Unit wards (on a phased approach) with patients remaining under the care of the acute team for their duration on the unit. In addition the team runs the award-winning Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit and the well-established Medical High Dependency Unit. Participation in HDU will be optional dependent on previous experience and competencies.
The post holders will join six acute medicine consultants, fourteen acute/specialty consultants and thirty-three specialty medical consultants who together are responsible for providing the acute and general internal medicine service at Northwick Park Hospital.
Ealing Hospital:
The Acute Medicine service is thriving at Ealing hospital. After an uncertain period during which the Emergency Department faced closure with unclear implications for acute services on the site we can now plan with confidence for the future. The department has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in teaching and training.
The Acute Medical Unit is a 33-bedded ward through which all acute medical admissions are streamed. The department is in the process of expanding the Ambulatory Service. A new unit has recently been opened, co-located with the Acute Frailty Service. The team has pioneered ambulatory care for patients with Heart Failure, winning multiple awards. The challenge now is to stream a larger proportion of medical referrals through the Ambulatory Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in General Internal Medicine (or expected within six months of interview)
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS certificate (active)
Desirable
- CCT in Acute Medicine (or expected within six months of interview)
- Experience of High Dependency and Intensive Care Medicine
Registration
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and Acute Medicine (or entry expected within six months of interview)
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Acute and General Internal Medicine.
- Clinical training, experience and leadership in High Dependency Unit environment
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of complex acute medicine patients
- Experience of working in a Medical/Acute Assessment Unit
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience in intensive care medicine
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in undergraduate clinical teaching
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Training in medical education including work based assessments, educational supervision and appraisal
Management and Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- An understanding of challenges to LNWH NHS Trust and strategic objectives
- Understanding of the importance of audit
- Management course
- Record of relevant audits
Research & publications
Essential
- Experience in research and potential to develop and execute clinical research projects
Desirable
- Relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal skills
Essential
- Enjoys busy working environment and working in a team
- Ability to communicate fluently in English.
- A compassionate approach to patients
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically, execute tasks and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- Ability to engage in and lead change management.
Desirable
- Has demonstrated qualities of team leadership
- Proven ability to lead a team in an acute assessment/high dependency unit setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in General Internal Medicine (or expected within six months of interview)
- MRCP or equivalent
- ALS certificate (active)
Desirable
- CCT in Acute Medicine (or expected within six months of interview)
- Experience of High Dependency and Intensive Care Medicine
Registration
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and Acute Medicine (or entry expected within six months of interview)
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Acute and General Internal Medicine.
- Clinical training, experience and leadership in High Dependency Unit environment
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of complex acute medicine patients
- Experience of working in a Medical/Acute Assessment Unit
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience in intensive care medicine
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in undergraduate clinical teaching
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Training in medical education including work based assessments, educational supervision and appraisal
Management and Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- An understanding of challenges to LNWH NHS Trust and strategic objectives
- Understanding of the importance of audit
- Management course
- Record of relevant audits
Research & publications
Essential
- Experience in research and potential to develop and execute clinical research projects
Desirable
- Relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal skills
Essential
- Enjoys busy working environment and working in a team
- Ability to communicate fluently in English.
- A compassionate approach to patients
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically, execute tasks and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- Ability to engage in and lead change management.
Desirable
- Has demonstrated qualities of team leadership
- Proven ability to lead a team in an acute assessment/high dependency unit setting
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).
