Job summary
Thank you for your interest in the role of Consultant in Acute Medicine working in EAU.
Our Emergency Admissions Unit is one of our newest wards; it has 30 beds and primarily cares for medical patients.
Our priority is to treat patients in the right place, utilising our newly launched Frailty Assessment Unit and our highly successful Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit, to ensure we keep our acute inpatient beds for those who need inpatient care.
The Acute Medical team comprises Consultants and Associate Specialists who work to deliver the Acute service, and support the teams in the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit and the Emergency Admissions Unit .
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Acute Medicine team is provide cutting edge, safe, high-quality care for acute unscheduled medical patients.
The successful candidate joins three full-time Consultant Acute Physicians and 2 part time Associate Specialists to create a team of five, working within the Emergency Admissions Unit, Emergency Department and AEC. There is currently a review of the Acute service to ensure the consultant staffing levels match the needs of the service.
About us
It is an extremely exciting time to join Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation as we have established a highly successful Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit, supported by Advanced Nurse Practitioners. This is co-located with the Emergency Department and sees all ambulant patients referred to us by their GP as well as other patients.
The work of the team is integral to our successful achievement of the 4 hour ED wait performance which has been greater than 95% for the last two years.
We really value the impact that you as a Consultant will have on our patients and services; we therefore offer an enhanced benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
- Welcome to Yeovil payment.
- A generous relocation package, including Visa and travel costs.
- 10 hours of paid time for professional development every week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date)
- CESR (evidence that GMC is processing specialist registration prior to interview)
Depth and breadth of clinical experience in General Medicine and Acute Medicine
Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date)
- CESR (evidence that GMC is processing specialist registration prior to interview)
Depth and breadth of clinical experience in General Medicine and Acute Medicine
Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS and MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in General Medicine and Acute Medicine
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
Desirable
- Experience at locum consultant level.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Evidence of ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to communicate effectively in written English
Research
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years.
Management
Desirable
- Evidence of general management training and self-development in areas such as recruitment and selection, equal opportunities, leadership, planning and change management, appraisal
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS and MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in General Medicine and Acute Medicine
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
Desirable
- Experience at locum consultant level.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Evidence of ability to lead and develop the service
- Ability to communicate effectively in written English
Research
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years.
Management
Desirable
- Evidence of general management training and self-development in areas such as recruitment and selection, equal opportunities, leadership, planning and change management, appraisal
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching appropriate to Medical students and Doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team
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).
