Job summary
We are seeking to appoint specialty doctors to work in the department of Acute Care Medicine to commence as soon as possible. The post holders will join our acute medicine team in developing and delivering acute medical service and improving patient centered care. The post holder will promote best practice in the management of emergency medical admissions and discharges and admission avoidance. The successful candidates will rotate between AMU/MSDEC and ward 29.
We are looking for candidates that may be interested to further study and obtain CESR in General Acute medicine.
The post is for 10 basic Programmed Activities +1 programmed activity on call as below
This will include on call duties for the acute team only. Shift pattern will consist of the following.
08:00 -16:0010:00 -18:001400 - 22:00
This will include one weekend in three.There will be NO GIM on call.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates must possess a basic medical qualification (ie MBBS or equivalent) and hold full registration with the GMC together with a Licence to Practice. At least four years of postgraduate training, two of which are in a relevant specialty. Relevant up to date experience and qualifications to undertake duties at middle grade level is essential. The ability to carry out a full range of Acute medicine practical procedures commensurate with register level is also required. Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Hospital at night team working/experience. Out-of-hours are all essential. A higher scientific or medical qualification is desirable.
About us
Working for your organisationWalsall 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. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reception/diagnosis/treatment of new patientsAssist the Consultant in treating patients in review clinic both face to face and virtual.Provide support to junior doctors including procedures.Facilitate ward rounds in AMU and Short Stay Unit. Assist in teaching junior members of staff in the department.Act as team leader in the reception/diagnosis/treatment of trauma/seriously ill patients in the absence of the ConsultantMaintain a satisfactory standard of education as determined at the yearly performance reviewProvide prospective cover for colleagues absence.Participation in departmental teachingParticipate in quality improvement andAudit
Please see full Job Description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reception/diagnosis/treatment of new patientsAssist the Consultant in treating patients in review clinic both face to face and virtual.Provide support to junior doctors including procedures.Facilitate ward rounds in AMU and Short Stay Unit. Assist in teaching junior members of staff in the department.Act as team leader in the reception/diagnosis/treatment of trauma/seriously ill patients in the absence of the ConsultantMaintain a satisfactory standard of education as determined at the yearly performance reviewProvide prospective cover for colleagues absence.Participation in departmental teachingParticipate in quality improvement andAudit
Please see full Job Description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification (ie MBBS or equivalent).
- Further Higher Degree MD or PhD Specialty Certificate in Acute Medicine or equivalent post-graduate qualification
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Clinical Effectiveness and Experience
Essential
- At least four years of postgraduate training, two of which are in a relevant specialty
- Competent to work as an independent clinical decision maker and without direct supervision.
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of current clinical and medical best practice.
- Further skills in information technology
- Clinical and sub-specialty experience or qualification
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Hospital at night team working/experience. Out-of-hours
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Commitment and enthusiasm in medical education.
- Evidence of participating in and organising teaching / training of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other health care professionals
Desirable
- Formal teaching or instructing qualification or award.
- Evidence of quality improvement in education.
Management & Administrative Application form
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise, and negotiate with others.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services.
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines.
- Ability to manage and lead clinical team.
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach, and mentor trainees.
Desirable
- Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy1
- Evidence of previous leadership roles with general/acute medicine
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
- To be able to undertake complete audit cycle.
- GuidanceScore To be able to undertake complete audit cycle.1 Knowledge of clinical governance processes, including incident reporting, risk management, and mortality reviews.
- Awareness of research methodology.
- Participation in completed clinical research projects.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking Root Cause Analysis / Significant Incident Investigation.
- Published articles in peer review journals.
- Previous leadership role in clinical governance (e.g., mortality lead)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification (ie MBBS or equivalent).
- Further Higher Degree MD or PhD Specialty Certificate in Acute Medicine or equivalent post-graduate qualification
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Clinical Effectiveness and Experience
Essential
- At least four years of postgraduate training, two of which are in a relevant specialty
- Competent to work as an independent clinical decision maker and without direct supervision.
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of current clinical and medical best practice.
- Further skills in information technology
- Clinical and sub-specialty experience or qualification
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Hospital at night team working/experience. Out-of-hours
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Commitment and enthusiasm in medical education.
- Evidence of participating in and organising teaching / training of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other health care professionals
Desirable
- Formal teaching or instructing qualification or award.
- Evidence of quality improvement in education.
Management & Administrative Application form
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise, and negotiate with others.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services.
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines.
- Ability to manage and lead clinical team.
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach, and mentor trainees.
Desirable
- Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy1
- Evidence of previous leadership roles with general/acute medicine
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
- To be able to undertake complete audit cycle.
- GuidanceScore To be able to undertake complete audit cycle.1 Knowledge of clinical governance processes, including incident reporting, risk management, and mortality reviews.
- Awareness of research methodology.
- Participation in completed clinical research projects.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking Root Cause Analysis / Significant Incident Investigation.
- Published articles in peer review journals.
- Previous leadership role in clinical governance (e.g., mortality lead)
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).
