Job summary
We are currently recruiting Locum Consultants in Acute medicine that have had training and holds CCT/CESR in Acute medicine or working towards. Those consultants who have specialist training in another speciality for example Diabetes and Endocrine, Geriatrics, Respiratory Medicine and have an interest in Acute medicine will also be considered.
We will be keen to hear from people who have a specialist interest in ultrasound guided procedures or speciality experience in ITU as we are looking at developing a NIV unit in AMU in the near future. For those wishing to develop their speciality interest in addition to Acute medicine we would be willing to support your career aspirations. This would be agreed with the successful candidate prior to commencement of the post.
These new exiting posts will allow you to consolidate your experience in a supportive Acute Medicine environment; giving you wide ranging clinical exposure and training; you will also gain additional experience in a specialty (For e.g. Cardiology, Gastroenterology Diabetes, Intensive care etc., subject to approval and based on your learning requirements).
The Acute care Consultant is pivotal in the department offering both clinical and team leadership. Working as part of team of Higher Specialty trainees, Middle Grades, ACPs, Junior Doctors: GPVTS, FY2's, FY1's and a skilled nursing team.
There's never been a better time to join the Acute care medical team.
Main duties of the job
1. Definitive care of patient attendances and admissions
2. To lead the delivery of high quality acute medical intervention to patients in all Acute areas by continued development of practice in the light of evidence-based clinical standards.
3. To lead the provision of comprehensive medical service to AMU and A&E and develop comprehensive plans for patient care in the acute phase, taking active involvement in the management of all unscheduled emergency medical admissions to the Trust.
4. To develop and provide acute medical services to assist in the admission avoidance and early safe discharges strategies of the Trust.
5. To lead and direct the AMU to facilitate substantial reform in the management of emergency medical patients, establishing links with GPs and other consultant staff.
6. To monitor the delivery of emergency medical care to ensure high quality, evidence-based care at all times.
7. To support the teaching and training of junior medical staff.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents.
Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading.
The Hospital has currently been re designed, a new £40m Emergency care department that includes a 37-bedded Acute Care medical unit with state-of-the-art equipment and an enhanced Ambulatory care department.
Walsall Manor Hospital same day emergency care (SDEC) has been Ranked 2nd in the country since June 2020.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the Trust's values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional.
We are committed to investing in our workforce.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working week for a full-time Consultant is comprised of 10 Programmed Activities with 2.25 additional (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. Typically a Consultant will spend 7.5 PAs on Direct Clinical Care (this includes 1 PA for being clinical and educational supervisor and prospective cover) with 1.5 PAs on SupportingProfessional Activities and 1PA for admin. The Acute medical team work on a rotational basis covering Ward 29 Short stay, AMU and Ambulatory care.
The GIM consultants post-take patients from 5pm to 9pm weekday and 8am to 1pm and then 5pm to 9pm on weekends.
A job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director and post holder on appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working week for a full-time Consultant is comprised of 10 Programmed Activities with 2.25 additional (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. Typically a Consultant will spend 7.5 PAs on Direct Clinical Care (this includes 1 PA for being clinical and educational supervisor and prospective cover) with 1.5 PAs on SupportingProfessional Activities and 1PA for admin. The Acute medical team work on a rotational basis covering Ward 29 Short stay, AMU and Ambulatory care.
The GIM consultants post-take patients from 5pm to 9pm weekday and 8am to 1pm and then 5pm to 9pm on weekends.
A job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director and post holder on appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic Medical degree
- oFull MRCP or equivalent
- oCurrent ALS qualification, i.e. within the last 3 years or requirement to obtain within 3 months of appointment
- oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice
Desirable
- oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via:- oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oEuropean Community Rights or oCESR
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of Higher Specialist Training in Medicine
- oWide experience in Acute Medicine
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit/ QI project
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making, prompt decision making and handling of complaints
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical staff/students and other disciplines
- oEvidence of research experience & published work
- oPrevious teaching experience
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oAppropriate Immigration Status
- oGood communication skills
- oMust be able to communicate in written and spoken English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic Medical degree
- oFull MRCP or equivalent
- oCurrent ALS qualification, i.e. within the last 3 years or requirement to obtain within 3 months of appointment
- oFull GMC Registration with License to Practice
Desirable
- oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via:- oCCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oEuropean Community Rights or oCESR
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of Higher Specialist Training in Medicine
- oWide experience in Acute Medicine
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit/ QI project
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making, prompt decision making and handling of complaints
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical staff/students and other disciplines
- oEvidence of research experience & published work
- oPrevious teaching experience
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oAppropriate Immigration Status
- oGood communication skills
- oMust be able to communicate in written and spoken English
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).
