Consultant in acute medicine

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide senior clinical decision making at the "front door" reviewing patients awaiting admission to Medicine within the Emergency Department and the Ambulatory Area (referred to as GPAU).
• - To contribute cover of the Acute Medical Unit on Weekdays. Weekend work can also be considered if the candidate wishes with time off in lieu during the week.
• - To help further develop the Medical Same Day Emergency Care service.
• - To liaise and work with the Emergency Department to provide a seamless acute medical service to patients.
• - To enhance links with the Emergency Department.
• - Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• - To develop acute medicine for the benefit of patients along with the other Consultants at UHL, and our external commissioners and provider partners.
• - To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
• - To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
• - To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
• - To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
• - To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit.
• - To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust's 'Critical Incident Policy', are reported in a timely manner.
• - To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
• - To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group.
• - To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher
• - To contribute to research in acute care

Person specification

Communication

Essential criteria

• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment. High standard of presentation both writ

Trust Value

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPCH AND APLS
• MB BS or Equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
• Fully trained in General and Acute Paediatrics
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.

Planning and Organization

Essential criteria

• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Awareness of Service Development issues.

EDI

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Others

Essential criteria

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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