Job summary
Locum Consultant in General Internal Medicine
This is an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming and friendly team within the department of General Internal Medicine (GIM), as part of our strategy to improve medical inpatient care. The GIM wards are currently based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Leicester General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will work with colleagues on the GIM inpatient base wards. Appointees will play a key role in helping to deliver GIM education at postgraduate level, to help train future consultants in GIM and develop urgent outpatient care for GIM patients.
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). It is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.
About us
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide senior clinical decision making on a GIM ward designed for patients not appropriate for immediate discharge or transfer. This will include consultant ward rounds & board rounds.
- To provide clinical PA's for specialist interest outpatient services, as agreed with the service.
- To partake in the out of hours Medical Consultant Rota for either the Acute Medical Unit (Leicester Royal Infirmary) or Clinical Decisions Unit (Glenfield General Hospital).
- To lead on the implementation of Red to Green processes on the ward along with other systems to ensure appropriate and safe clinical care on the ward.
- To supervise and train junior medical staff. This will include supporting a new CESR programme to support development of future GIM consultants.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
- To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Clinical Management Group.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group.
- To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide senior clinical decision making on a GIM ward designed for patients not appropriate for immediate discharge or transfer. This will include consultant ward rounds & board rounds.
- To provide clinical PA's for specialist interest outpatient services, as agreed with the service.
- To partake in the out of hours Medical Consultant Rota for either the Acute Medical Unit (Leicester Royal Infirmary) or Clinical Decisions Unit (Glenfield General Hospital).
- To lead on the implementation of Red to Green processes on the ward along with other systems to ensure appropriate and safe clinical care on the ward.
- To supervise and train junior medical staff. This will include supporting a new CESR programme to support development of future GIM consultants.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
- To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Clinical Management Group.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
- To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group.
- To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MB BS or Equivalent
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in General Medicine
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- Highly developed emotional intelligence
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MB BS or Equivalent
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in General Medicine
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- Highly developed emotional intelligence
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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).
