Job summary
Acute medicine has an exciting post for a Trust Doctor looking for experience in acute care, offering an excellent learning opportunity. The post is fixed term for 4 months commencing in December 2024.
Main duties of the job
Acute Medicine at the Royal United Hospital centres around a 13 bedded direct GP assessment area (DAA) and a 25-bedded Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), located next to and operating closely with the Emergency Department. In addition to the MAU and DAA, the acute medicine team are also responsible for patients in the 18-bedded Medical Short Stay ward (MSS), and a busy ambulatory care/SDEC area. There is day-to-day supervision by the Consultants in Acute Medicine. 15 SHOs/F2s and 1 F1 are assigned to the acute medicine team at any one time; this team manages the acute take from Monday to Friday and also provides ward cover for all medical patients in the hospital overnight with assistance from the ward based medical teams.
Emergency admissions between 8am and 5pm are managed by the Acute Physicians. Out of hours emergency admissions are managed by 24 general medical consultants (which includes the Acute Physicians). Frail elderly patients are managed by the Frailty Flying Squad, MNPs and Care of the Elderly consultants. The on-take Specialist Registrar is responsible for running the integrated 'take' and works with the acute medicine team.
The team works a full shift pattern to provide cover for the medical take and wards supported by the ward medical teams.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work clinical for Acute Medicine taking part on the acute medical on call rota.
Should the applicant want to pursue a specialty interest alongside Acute Medicine then the department could look to provide sessional work to support this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work clinical for Acute Medicine taking part on the acute medical on call rota.
Should the applicant want to pursue a specialty interest alongside Acute Medicine then the department could look to provide sessional work to support this.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ALS
- Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Experience in an acute speciality at SHO level (or equivalent outside UK)
- MRCP
Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
- Good general medical knowledge and ability To work at SHO level
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and out patients
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ALS
- Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Experience in an acute speciality at SHO level (or equivalent outside UK)
- MRCP
Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
- Good general medical knowledge and ability To work at SHO level
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and out patients
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
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).
