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Senior Medical Practitioner in Acute Care

2 months ago

Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

The selected candidates will be integrated into the Medicine Division, focusing primarily on Acute Care. The organization promotes collaborative teamwork among staff members, encouraging full participation in departmental activities. The appointees will be involved in the on-call schedule, which may vary based on service demands and prior arrangements.

Senior Medical Practitioners are expected to offer professional guidance and development to all Junior Doctors, Physician Associates, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners, overseeing the general clinical management of patients admitted to the facility.

These practitioners will also engage in the daily training of junior medical personnel and contribute to all educational initiatives organized by the division. Compliance with the organization's policies and ongoing professional development through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential.

Key Responsibilities

The current on-call schedule operates on a 1 in 15 basis. During on-call periods, you will supervise the management of acute admissions and provide support to the wards as necessary. The on-call team comprises registrar-level doctors (ST3+), Senior House Officers, Foundation Year 1 doctors, and physician associates, alongside a nursing team responsible for managing catheters, cannulas, ECGs, IV fluids, and certain prescribing tasks.

About Our Organization

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a proud provider of acute healthcare services. We value our workforce and recognize that they are our most significant asset.

With a progressive leadership team, we have implemented substantial changes in our operations to address the evolving challenges in healthcare, particularly in the realm of Digital Health, utilizing various electronic solutions to enhance patient care.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated our services as Good, affirming that "staff were caring and provided compassionate care; patients were treated with dignity and respect, and their privacy was upheld; patients expressed positive feedback regarding the care they received."

Future Initiatives

The Department of Health and Social Care has allocated capital funding to enhance local health services at our facilities. This investment represents a significant opportunity to improve services for our communities for years to come.

Job Responsibilities

These are full-time positions based at either of our hospitals. The post-holders will be expected to work at various locations as dictated by service needs.

For additional details, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP or an equivalent medical qualification
  • Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council and possess a Licence to Practise

Desirable

  • Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements

Essential

  • Demonstrated high levels of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Medicine specialty

Desirable

  • Awareness of current issues within Medicine and the future direction of the specialty
  • Understanding of broader NHS challenges
  • Participation in a recognized management course
  • Ability to collaborate and lead across various professional disciplines

Teaching and Training

Essential

  • Experience and enthusiasm for clinical education of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff

Desirable

  • Academic achievements or familiarity with research methods leading to publications
  • Training in clinical and educational supervision
  • Attendance at a teaching course
  • Formal qualification in teaching or education

Audit and Research

Essential

  • Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation in audit projects

Desirable

  • Critical appraisal skills
  • Understanding of research methodology

Disposition and Commitment

Essential

  • Strong communication and empathy skills with patients
  • Willingness to engage in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide integrated services
  • Ability to function effectively as a team member, sharing workload and responsibilities
  • Capability to manage high-pressure clinical situations
  • Skill in prioritizing and organizing workload while coordinating staff
  • Ability to integrate patient care across various clinical staff
  • Flexibility to deliver clinically effective and cost-efficient healthcare

Practical Skills and Personal Qualities

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuous learning and professional development
  • Self-awareness regarding strengths and weaknesses and their impact on others
  • Demonstrated innovation
  • Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, email, and internet browsers

General Requirements

Essential

  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Ability to work across various locations within the network of services provided by the organization
  • For roles requiring Exposure Prone Procedures (EPP) clearance, health screening will be necessary
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required