Consultant in Acute Medicine

OverviewWrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is looking to recruit one forward-thinking and motivated individual to join our team of Acute Medicine Consultants delivering our Acute Medicine services. This post presents an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of acute medicine to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.The Acute Medicine service is an integral part of the Trust’s Medicine Division, providing care for a range of acutely unwell patients across our Acute Assessment Units and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.The successful applicants will join colleagues to continue the exciting developments improving the delivery of care to these acutely unwell medical patients within the settings of Medical Assessment Unit or Bryn Ward. Specialist interest will be accommodated e.g. Respiratory, Cardiology, or Diabetes clinics. Teaching and education sessions at Edge Hill University can also be considered.These roles will require you to work across all areas in the Trust, including those designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicants will support the delivery of high-quality acute care across the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post is for one new substantive appointment and responsibilities include:Providing high quality consultant-delivered care to patientsEnsuring patient safety, dignity and care are given the highest priorityBeing proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision makingUndertaking clinical leadership and supervision, teaching and training of junior medical staffLiaising with clinicians and managers to address any issues arising that may affect the servicesContributing to the ongoing development of the acute medicine services at WWLThere may be opportunities to pursue an area of specialist interest, e.g. developing new services or pathwaysWorking for our organisationChoose Well – Choose WWLWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff, believing that “happy staff, makes for happy patients”. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.WWL is committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe successful applicants will support the delivery of high-quality acute care across the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post is for two new substantive appointments for full-time Acute Physicians (10 PAs each, with 2 additional PAs to be considered). Responsibilities include:Providing high quality consultant-delivered care to patientsEnsuring patient safety, dignity and care are given the highest priorityBeing proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision makingUndertaking clinical leadership and supervision, teaching and training of junior medical staffLiaising with clinicians and managers to address any issues arising that may affect the servicesContributing to the ongoing development of the acute medicine services at WWLThere may be opportunities to pursue an area of specialist interest, e.g. developing new services or pathwaysPerson specificationKnowledgeKnowledge of managerial structure within the NHSSkillsAbility to work in a flexible mannerCommitment to development of acute medical services within the trustEvidence of being proactive and self-motivatedExperienceCCT in General Medicine/Acute MedicineRecent comprehensive experience in Acute Medicine and Respiratory MedicineExperience of Audit and its role in Clinical GovernanceDemonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skillsCommitment to training and teaching of junior medical staff and other health professionalsExperience in clinical supervisionFormal leadership trainingCCT or HST in Respiratory MedicineAdditional experience of working in a dedicated Medical Admissions unit or equivalentPrevious experience of leading a teamAttendance at “Teaching the teachers” or similar training course in medical educationQualificationsMB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (or equivalent)Entry on the Specialist Register for GIM or within 6 months of CCTOur Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.Using AI when writing job applications If you choose to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist in writing your application, it’s essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement to reflect the skills and experience to match your job application. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as it could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process. Please refer to the attached "Applying for a role in the NHS guidance" for further information regarding the use of AI.The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.Guidance on Completing Your ApplicationApplications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.On-CallPlease note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Name: Daniel Williams-WhitehouseJob title: HR Medicine Recruitment LeadEmail: daniel.whitehouse@wwl.nhs.ukTelephone: 01942 244000We are currently managing this vacancy through our internal recruitment process and are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies at this time. As such, we kindly request that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position. Unsolicited CVs or introductions will not be considered and will not constitute any form of agreement or obligation on our part.If you have problems applying, contactAddress: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustTelephone: daniel.whitehouse@wwl.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr