Job summary
This is an outstanding opportunity to join our team at the Acute Medicine Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The acute medical unit (AMU) in Blackburn was established in 1993 and has been the longest continuously operating AMU in the country.
The Acute Medicine Department currently consists of a 73-bedded Acute Medical Unit (AMU), an Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit (AECU) with 10 assessment cubicles, and a Short Stay Ward with 23 beds. Our most recent expansion in 2020 was a purpose-built modern AMU-B with continuous cardiac monitoring in high observation areas and point-of-care ultrasound.
Our AECU provides an outstanding service in same-day ambulatory emergency care. Together with Hospital at Home sessions, we provide acute medical care to a significant number of non-hospitalised patients. The unit has also a dedicated outreach service into the emergency department.
Our weekly departmental teaching programme and twice-weekly radiology teaching sessions are highly valued within the team.
The department has actively embraced the use of point-of-care ultrasound in acute medicine, and we have become an accredited centre for delivering the FAMUS course.
Out-of-hours consultant cover is provided by the on-call medical consultant.
Weekend duties are long-day shifts Saturday and Sunday on AECU every 6 weeks.
The appointment is full-time and there will be a requirement for flexible hours in accordance with service needs as they develop.
Main duties of the job
- Sharing the overall responsibilities of the AMU.
- Hands-on involvement with medical admissions ensuring the timely development of appropriate management plans for patients.
- Employing alternatives to in-patient management where clinically appropriate.
- Supervision and co-ordination of junior doctors within the unit.
- Helping to maintain multi-professional systems of care for common conditions.
- Teaching and training of medical and nursing staff, both informal and formal.
- Adherence to the clinical governance framework.
About us
When you walk through the door, one of the first things you'll notice is that the organisation is full of talented people. Not just in the fields of medicine, nursing or diagnostics but in every part of the organisation. Professional and committed people who are all working together in an open and supportive culture. We don't just look at you for who you are now; we look at you for who you could be in the future. We take training seriously and encourage you to do the same. We want staff to develop their capabilities to the full with a range of learning and development opportunities.
Our main sites include the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital as well as a number of smaller community led sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical sessions are currently provided in AMU, AECU and Fast Flow Ward.
Individual allocation of shifts in certain areas will depend on session availability and individual preferences.
Available shifts on AMU, AECU, AMU and Fast Flow Ward are as follows (Monday to Friday):
- AMU 08:00-12:00 (1 PA): 1 shift per day
- AMU 12:00-16:30 (1.1 PA): 1 shift per day
- AMU 16:30-20:30 (1.1 PA): 1 shift per day
- AECU 10:00-14:00 (1 PA): 1 shift per day
- AECU 14:00-19:00 (1.25 PA): 2 shift per day
- AECU 19:00-22:00 (1 PA): 1 shift per day
- Fast Flow Ward: 08:00-13:00 (1.25 PA): 1 shift per day
Administrative duties are allocated 0.2 PA per 1 PA clinical duty.
Weekend commitments are long shifts on AECU Saturday and Sunday (08:00-20:30) every six weeks (equivalent to 1.4 PA per week).
Supporting Professional Activities are assigned to 1.5 SPA core SPA for continuous professional development. A remaining 0.51 SPA can be awarded for work in areas of governance, clinical supervision, departmental development projects, etc.
Example job plan (10 PA):
- Clinical sessions: as per table below (4.6 PA)
- Weekend duties (1.4 PA: as specified above)
- Admin time: 1 PA (15% of 6.0)
- SPA: 2.5 SPAs (1.5 SPA for Core SPA + 0.5 SPA for mortality lead + 0.5 SPA for educational supervision at flexible times)
Location
Start
End
PAs
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
AMU
08:00
12:00
1
x
AMU
12:00
16:30
1.125
x
AMU
16:30
20:30
1.125
AECU
10:00
14:00
1
AECU
14:00
19:00
1.25
x
AECU
19:00
22:00
1
FF
08:00
13:00
1.25
x
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical sessions are currently provided in AMU, AECU and Fast Flow Ward.
Individual allocation of shifts in certain areas will depend on session availability and individual preferences.
Available shifts on AMU, AECU, AMU and Fast Flow Ward are as follows (Monday to Friday):
- AMU 08:00-12:00 (1 PA): 1 shift per day
- AMU 12:00-16:30 (1.1 PA): 1 shift per day
- AMU 16:30-20:30 (1.1 PA): 1 shift per day
- AECU 10:00-14:00 (1 PA): 1 shift per day
- AECU 14:00-19:00 (1.25 PA): 2 shift per day
- AECU 19:00-22:00 (1 PA): 1 shift per day
- Fast Flow Ward: 08:00-13:00 (1.25 PA): 1 shift per day
Administrative duties are allocated 0.2 PA per 1 PA clinical duty.
Weekend commitments are long shifts on AECU Saturday and Sunday (08:00-20:30) every six weeks (equivalent to 1.4 PA per week).
Supporting Professional Activities are assigned to 1.5 SPA core SPA for continuous professional development. A remaining 0.51 SPA can be awarded for work in areas of governance, clinical supervision, departmental development projects, etc.
Example job plan (10 PA):
- Clinical sessions: as per table below (4.6 PA)
- Weekend duties (1.4 PA: as specified above)
- Admin time: 1 PA (15% of 6.0)
- SPA: 2.5 SPAs (1.5 SPA for Core SPA + 0.5 SPA for mortality lead + 0.5 SPA for educational supervision at flexible times)
Location
Start
End
PAs
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
AMU
08:00
12:00
1
x
AMU
12:00
16:30
1.125
x
AMU
16:30
20:30
1.125
AECU
10:00
14:00
1
AECU
14:00
19:00
1.25
x
AECU
19:00
22:00
1
FF
08:00
13:00
1.25
x
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- MRCP
Desirable
- A higher qualification e.g. M.D. or MSc.
- Sufficient clinical experience to work towards CESR
- Up to date ACLS
Training
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in a wide range of acute medical specialities
- Minimum of 4 years of post MRCP training all of which include participation in acute medical rota work
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Experience in other areas
- Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
Experience
Essential
- Management of wide range of Acute medical emergencies
- Ability to assess and deal with medical cases in the resuscitation department
- Ability to perform ward rounds unsupervised and with minimal consultant input
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
Desirable
- Enhanced care, HDU or ITU experience
- Emergency medicine experience
- Cardiology or CCU experience
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- MRCP
Desirable
- A higher qualification e.g. M.D. or MSc.
- Sufficient clinical experience to work towards CESR
- Up to date ACLS
Training
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in a wide range of acute medical specialities
- Minimum of 4 years of post MRCP training all of which include participation in acute medical rota work
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Experience in other areas
- Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
Experience
Essential
- Management of wide range of Acute medical emergencies
- Ability to assess and deal with medical cases in the resuscitation department
- Ability to perform ward rounds unsupervised and with minimal consultant input
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
Desirable
- Enhanced care, HDU or ITU experience
- Emergency medicine experience
- Cardiology or CCU experience
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
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).
