Acute Medicine Consultant

4 weeks ago

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

Position Overview

Join the dynamic team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust during a pivotal phase of growth and enhancement in our medical and nursing workforce. We are embarking on significant improvements in our hospital facilities, particularly within the emergency department, and collaborating with our partners to create cohesive patient care pathways. We are looking for dedicated clinicians to influence the future of Acute and Same Day Emergency Care, contributing to our evolving clinical framework.

What We Provide:

  • Inclusion of flexible SPA in job planning
  • Opportunities for annualized job planning
  • Allocated time for both internal and external teaching
  • Support for your clinical interests
  • Standard study leave budget of £1000 annually
  • Dedicated workspace

Key Responsibilities

Our acute medical services are enhanced by a co-located Urgent Treatment Centre, NHS 111 walk-in services, and a Same Day Emergency Care Unit. These departments are driven by a team of motivated professionals committed to delivering exceptional standards of patient safety and care. Clinical governance is at the heart of our operations, ensuring that patient care, safety, and quality remain our top priorities.

The Acute Medical Unit at QEQM Hospital consists of two short-stay units (A & B), positioned next to the Same Day Emergency Care Unit. Our newly established 'Rapid Assessment & Majors' area within the emergency department serves as a critical interface for medical patients, supervised by the in-reach Acute physician and Geriatric/Frailty Team. You will participate in a weekday on-call rota of approximately 1:10 (Category A = 5%) and will have a weekend commitment of around 1 in 18, with no days off in lieu for weekend work.

About Our Organization

As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, we operate three acute hospitals and various community sites, catering to a local population of approximately 700,000. We also offer specialized services across Kent and are on an exciting journey of transformation.

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

Additional Benefits

Through our Family First initiative, we commit to finding roles for partners of consultants offered substantive positions. 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.

Job Responsibilities

For a comprehensive overview of the job responsibilities and person specifications, please refer to the Supporting Documents section. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the line manager listed at the top of the page.

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

Please be aware that the scheduled interview date is provided as a guideline and may be subject to change.

Qualifications and Training

Essential Requirements:

  • 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 competence 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 take independent responsibility for patient care

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, QIP, and Mortality meetings

Other Requirements

Essential Attributes:

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

Desirable Attributes:

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

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