Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time (10PA) Consultant to join our senior clinical team in the Directorate of Medicine at North Bristol NHS Trust. Prospective appointees should have experience within this field, with a CCT in Acute Medicine, full registration with the GMC and listed on the Specialist Register for General Medicine or Acute Medicine.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be joining a team of existing Acute Medicine physicians, along with a highly motivated multidisciplinary team at a challenging yet exciting time of transformational change in service delivery.
Opportunities are available if you wish to work as either a part time or job share member of the team. We also welcome overseas applicants. But more than anything, we are hoping to meet Consultants who aren't afraid to do things differently and who will relish the opportunity to be part of the AMU and Medical SDEC team.
About us
We are based in the North of this buzzing and culturally rich city - if you move here it won't take you long to discover everything that it has to offer. Bristol City Centre is just 15 minutes away, and has a great array of shops, theatres and places to eat, drink and socialise. As a place to work, our Trust couldn't be better placed to boost your career with its teaching status and strong links with the University of Bristol and University of the West of England.
There will be a supplement for out of hours working.
Please note, North Bristol NHS Trust does not pay for interview expenses.
Committed to equal opportunities, job share applications welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will be responsible for the diagnosis and clinical management of patients presenting to the Acute Medical Unit and Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Southmead Hospital.The successful applicant will be responsible for; Initial assessment of patients attending AMU.Providing regular ward rounds and advice for patients, supported by the junior medical team.Ensuring the completion of appropriate electronic prescriptions during admission and dischargeAttending MDT meetingsMeeting with patients, families and carers when requiredContinuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.Ensuring continuity of care when the post holder is absent.Formulate a plan of action and liaise with relevant care providers, ensuring that all initial elements of the plan have been carried out and highlight any concerns Inc. safeguarding issues.Reconcile multiple specialties and care providers to ensure cohesive plan.Fully participating in the Acute Medicine rota to include early and late shifts, weekend on (1 in 8 for 1 W.T,E,) and shifts in the ambulatory emergency care unit.Promote the activity of the Acute Medical Unit, and also support the Trusts priorities around patient flow when possible.The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the administrative, teaching,continuing medical education and audit activities of the Acute Medical Unit.Fully participate in the Acute Medical Units Governance meetings.
The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, take part in audit and research and will be entitled to study leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will be responsible for the diagnosis and clinical management of patients presenting to the Acute Medical Unit and Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Southmead Hospital.The successful applicant will be responsible for; Initial assessment of patients attending AMU.Providing regular ward rounds and advice for patients, supported by the junior medical team.Ensuring the completion of appropriate electronic prescriptions during admission and dischargeAttending MDT meetingsMeeting with patients, families and carers when requiredContinuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues.Ensuring continuity of care when the post holder is absent.Formulate a plan of action and liaise with relevant care providers, ensuring that all initial elements of the plan have been carried out and highlight any concerns Inc. safeguarding issues.Reconcile multiple specialties and care providers to ensure cohesive plan.Fully participating in the Acute Medicine rota to include early and late shifts, weekend on (1 in 8 for 1 W.T,E,) and shifts in the ambulatory emergency care unit.Promote the activity of the Acute Medical Unit, and also support the Trusts priorities around patient flow when possible.The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the administrative, teaching,continuing medical education and audit activities of the Acute Medical Unit.Fully participate in the Acute Medical Units Governance meetings.
The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, take part in audit and research and will be entitled to study leave.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC Must have CCT in General Medicine or Acute Internal Medicine and have been entered on the Specialist Register. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- MD.MSc, PhD
- CCT in Acute (internal) Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of UK hospital systems or equivalent
Training, Management & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit projects
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams and across organisations
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme
Research Teaching & Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates, and non-medical trainees
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Other Requirement
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Medical Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Trust
Desirable
- Fully accredited educational supervisor
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC Must have CCT in General Medicine or Acute Internal Medicine and have been entered on the Specialist Register. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- MD.MSc, PhD
- CCT in Acute (internal) Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of UK hospital systems or equivalent
Training, Management & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit projects
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams and across organisations
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme
Research Teaching & Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates, and non-medical trainees
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Other Requirement
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Medical Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Trust
Desirable
- Fully accredited educational supervisor
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
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).
