Job summary
Locum Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
We are looking to appoint a dynamic forward-thinking Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our current team at Conquest Hospital. This new post will support our expanding Acute Assessment team on an AAU with 19 beds, and a purpose-built Same Day Emergency Care Unit with 8 trolleys and 2 dedicated treatment rooms.
Main duties of the job
Candidates with a background in Acute Medicine, or those dual trained in General Internal Medicine and a medical specialty would be welcome to apply. Specialty sessions are strongly encouraged and would be accommodated where possible. Our team is passionate about delivering safe, considerate care to a high standard. You will be working with an experienced team of nurses, advanced nurse practitioners and designated discharge support services.
We believe Acute Medicine is rewarding work that requires a balanced job plan allowing time for reflection and education, away from direct clinical care. This is essential for sustainability and to ensure we have the best diagnostic physicians working at the front door to ensure high quality patient care, junior doctor supervision and excellent service delivery. The successful applicant will have a role in teaching both under- and postgraduate students and will also support colleagues doing these activities as part of their agreed job plan.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership of Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- eSCE accreditation
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialties
- Completion of courses relevant to chosen specialties
- Ability to develop a specialty or subspecialty interest within the field of Acute Internal Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Administration & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in management
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management and / or leadership experience
- Management qualifications
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc. relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research projects
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualifications
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and ability to use the Microsoft office package.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude towards work
- Good record of attendance
- UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Advanced presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership of Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- eSCE accreditation
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialties
- Completion of courses relevant to chosen specialties
- Ability to develop a specialty or subspecialty interest within the field of Acute Internal Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Administration & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in management
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management and / or leadership experience
- Management qualifications
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc. relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research projects
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualifications
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and ability to use the Microsoft office package.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude towards work
- Good record of attendance
- UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Advanced presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
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).
