Locum Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be part of a growing leadership team which we are developing to reinvigorate our Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services. The post holder will join a supportive team which has a strong culture of teaching and training, additionally the Hillingdon AMU has just come topin the country for junior doctor feedback in the latestGMC Survey, which is reflective of the progressive style the team are creating. This post will work across Acute Internal Medicine, with a focus on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), SDEC and links with our emergency medicine department. The post is advertised as 10 PAs. There is a possibility of additional PAs in discussion with the Divisional Director for Unplanned Care. Further subspecialty interests including specialty clinics and service development will also be welcomed and accommodated within the job plan, in addition to the Medical Specialties mentioned above. There will also be an opportunity for the desirable candidate to be supported with a CESR/ portfolio pathway application towards the specialist register, this can be discussed further during the interview.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible to the Divisional Director of Unplanned Care at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 10 PA post, 8.5 PA DCC, 1.5 SPA. SPA may include clinical and educational supervision, audit, personal CPD and mandatory training. Personal CPD must be included as part of annual appraisal which is mandatory and required for the revalidation process.

The post holder will be key to developing and leading changes to our services which we are developing to better support inpatient care, patient flow, early supportive discharges, with education and training. There will also be opportunities to be involved with audit and governance and development of SDEC pathways. All of these changes will be working towards our new hospital rebuild at Hillingdon Hospital.

Post holders will participate in the medical on call (acute take) rota (approximately 1:18).

The post holder will, together with his or her consultant colleagues and other health care professionals in the Directorate, will provide an effective and comprehensive service in developing the medical SDEC/ ambulatory care services on the ambulatory medical unit, working closely with ED and surgical colleagues. The post holder will work closely with colleagues to support quality improvement and service development in the department.

Applications are welcomed from individuals who wish to work less than full time.

Please see attached JD for further details..

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a thriving Unplanned Care division. The department has a history of innovation in patient care, and has a continuing personal development programme to support on-going service development. Candidates will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the department and take part in Hospital-wide initiatives to improve patient care and experience.

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year incl. HCA £2,162

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

394-057MS24

Job locations

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or application submitted and outcome expected within 6 months of the interview c. European Community Rights
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary group
  • Recent clinical experience in AIM
  • Demonstrable commitment to teach, train and assess teaching of undergraduates, post graduates and nursing staff
  • Proven teaching experience
  • Experience of clinical audit and enable delivery of good practice
  • Evidence of quality and service improvement
  • Well-developed effective leadership and management skills - NHS Leadership Framework.
  • Demonstrates ability, initiative, drive to contribute to the strategy, deliver and support change and improve services for patients placing care at the heart of the service
  • Ability to lead and manage complex systems
  • Ability to effectively plan and manage resources, people and performance
  • Ability to develop, influence, communicate and deliver the strategy working with divisions
  • Demonstrating ability to meet the Trust 'CARES' values (Communication, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity, Safety)
  • Demonstrate leadership, team player, flexibility and organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate changes in clinical practice.
  • Committed to patient focused care, learning and CPD
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance

Desirable

  • Experience in leading change
  • Recent experience in Geriatric medicine
  • Clinical and educational supervisor training courses.
  • Completed education supervisor's course
  • Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
  • Previous experience of participation in research.
  • Basic IT skills, i.e. able to handle e-mails and presentations
  • Attended management training course
  • Attended Leadership Training course
  • Knowledge of Finance / Budgets
  • Commitment to research, publication and presentations.
Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or application submitted and outcome expected within 6 months of the interview c. European Community Rights
  • Ability to work with multidisciplinary group
  • Recent clinical experience in AIM
  • Demonstrable commitment to teach, train and assess teaching of undergraduates, post graduates and nursing staff
  • Proven teaching experience
  • Experience of clinical audit and enable delivery of good practice
  • Evidence of quality and service improvement
  • Well-developed effective leadership and management skills - NHS Leadership Framework.
  • Demonstrates ability, initiative, drive to contribute to the strategy, deliver and support change and improve services for patients placing care at the heart of the service
  • Ability to lead and manage complex systems
  • Ability to effectively plan and manage resources, people and performance
  • Ability to develop, influence, communicate and deliver the strategy working with divisions
  • Demonstrating ability to meet the Trust 'CARES' values (Communication, Attitude, Responsibility, Equity, Safety)
  • Demonstrate leadership, team player, flexibility and organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate changes in clinical practice.
  • Committed to patient focused care, learning and CPD
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance

Desirable

  • Experience in leading change
  • Recent experience in Geriatric medicine
  • Clinical and educational supervisor training courses.
  • Completed education supervisor's course
  • Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
  • Previous experience of participation in research.
  • Basic IT skills, i.e. able to handle e-mails and presentations
  • Attended management training course
  • Attended Leadership Training course
  • Knowledge of Finance / Budgets
  • Commitment to research, publication and presentations.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead - Acute Internal Medicine

Dr Usman Ahmed

Uahmed2@nhs.net

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year incl. HCA £2,162

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

394-057MS24

Job locations

The Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


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