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Acute Medicine Consultant

2 months ago


Margate, Kent, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

Join the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust during a transformative phase, as we enhance our medical and nursing workforce alongside our hospital facilities. We are committed to developing integrated patient pathways and are in search of dedicated clinicians to influence the future of Acute and Same Day Emergency Care pathways, contributing to our evolving clinical strategy.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible Special Program Activities (SPA) integrated into job planning
  • Potential for annualized job planning
  • Allocated time for both internal and external educational activities
  • Support for your clinical interests
  • Standard study leave budget of £1000 annually
  • Dedicated workspace provided

Key Responsibilities

Our acute medical services are complemented by a co-located Urgent Treatment Centre, NHS 111 walk-in service, and a Same Day Emergency Care Unit. These departments are staffed by highly motivated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Clinical governance is fundamental to our operations, ensuring that patient safety and quality are our top priorities.

The Acute Medical Unit at QEQM Hospital consists of two short-stay units (A & B), located next to the Same Day Emergency Care Unit. Our newly established 'Rapid Assessment & Majors' area within the Emergency Department serves as a crucial interface for medical patients, overseen by the Emergency Department's in-reach Acute physician and Geriatric/Frailty Team. The role includes participation in the on-call weekday rota, approximately 1:10, with a weekend commitment of around 1 in 18, without days off in lieu for weekend work.

About Us

We are among the largest hospital trusts in England, operating three acute hospitals and community sites that serve a local population of approximately 700,000. We provide specialized services for Kent and are on an exciting path of transformation.

With a new Medical School at the heart of our community, we emphasize research, clinical leadership, and creating a rewarding and friendly workplace, making this an ideal time to join our team.

Additional Benefits

Through our Family First initiative, we are committed to finding positions for partners of consultants offered a substantive role. We also provide relocation expenses for substantive posts, up to 32 days of annual leave, and robust support for study, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, alongside opportunities in medical education and research.

Responsibilities Overview

For a comprehensive overview of the role, please refer to the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. Should you have any inquiries, please reach out to the line manager using the provided contact details.

Applications for this position should be submitted by the applicant directly. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) programs in application submissions may lead to rejection, as this document is a critical component of the assessment process. However, applicants are encouraged to seek appropriate support for their applications if needed due to any declared disability.

Qualifications and Training

Essential Qualifications:

  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), or relevant CESR or European Community Rights, or Consultant experience in Acute/General medicine

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Leadership or teaching experience
  • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications
  • Additional degrees such as BSc, MSc, MD

Skills and Experience

Essential Skills:

  • Comprehensive teaching experience and proficiency in Acute Medicine
  • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduation from a UK Medical school
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers, and other staff
  • Ability to independently manage patient responsibilities

Desirable Skills:

  • RCP Specialist Certification in Acute Medicine
  • Clinical experience
  • Additional skills in point of care ultrasound, ECHO (FICE)

Clinical Governance

Desirable Attributes:

  • Evidence of participation in Audit, Quality Improvement Projects, and Mortality meetings

Other Requirements

Essential Attributes:

  • Commitment to upholding and modeling the Trust values
  • Ability to fulfill on-call commitments and travel across various sites.

Desirable Attributes:

  • Managerial skills or digital experience to facilitate innovative clinical pathways (e.g., virtual wards)