Consultant in Acute Medicine

Job summary

Interviews are due to take place on 30th September 2024. Previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues with an interest in Acute Medicine to join our existing team of consultants. We currently have 18 consultants, many of whom benefit from a shared job plan within their chosen speciality field, Infectious Diseases.

With the implementation of Direct Access Pathways, the UHCW Acute Medicine department is undergoing an exciting period of change and expansion. We are looking for passionate physicians to play an integral role in developing our existing medical admissions and short stay services, whilst also helping shape our new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Acute Frailty units. With the development of our Acute Frailty service, we are particularly keen to open this application to doctors with an interest in frailty medicine.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to provide, and further develop, acute services for the Trust. This will be done in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines, including primary and tertiary care, to provide an integrated and high quality service for patients. This will include ensuring that all services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.

Appointees will undertake an initial 10 PA job plan, annualised based upon a 42-week year. This will include direct clinical care sessions of professional activity (PAs) (on a full time basis and subject to job planning). Direct clinical care (DCC) will be based across the various areas of Acute Medicine, including short stay, admissions unit, and Same Day Emergency Care. This will also include provision for patient related admin (PRA). All clinical work is provided as scheduled clinical activity and there is no on-call commitment.

Consultants are expected to contribute a minimum of one long day or late shift per week, as well as to the weekend working of the department (1 in 8 weekends), which are included as scheduled activities within the job plan. Where additional clinical work is provided outside of planned DCC ( bank holiday) then this will be offered as time-in-lieu or, where applicable, paid as internal locum.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical

To take on going responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.

Develop and maintain good communications with general practitioners and appropriate external agencies.

The appointees will be required to work with colleagues to develop and deliver acute medicine within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust .

Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and primary care.

Participate in the further developments of the urgent care model for acute medicine working closely with colleagues in the emergency department and primary care.

Participate in the further developments of Same Day Emergency Care pathways in acute medicine and of treatment protocols and guidelines for critical care medicine.

Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.

Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Attention and aspiration to lifelong learning will be supported by the specialty group and the Trust to demonstrate safe and knowledgeable clinical capabilities.

The post holder will have a reflective approach to their own practice and will agree a programme of continuing professional development which meets both his/her requirements and service provision requirements.

The Trust supports the requirements for continued professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities.

Consultants must complete a revalidation ready appraisal annually and undertaking multisource feedback at least once every five years in order to meet the requirements for revalidation.

The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians, to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process.

Management and Administrative responsibilities

Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas.

Lead and manage the team through adaptable, visible and modest leadership to ensure a committed approach is achieved. Standards will need to be driven by improvements with clear and explicit direction, encouraging constructive feedback and challenge from those involved.

Produce and support solution-focused decisions based on fact and not anecdote through recognising the value of involving different professional contributions, applying your knowledge appropriately.

Demonstrate financial awareness and understand the impact of your and your teams decisions.

Delegate tasks effectively and appropriately with realistic expectations of others.

Comply with Health and safety policies and procedures.

Research

The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high profile activity that compliments the service provided.

The Speciality recognises that high quality research is an integral part of development and quality care, and undertakes to support and encourage such activities wherever possible.

Clinical Audit and Governance

The Trust is committed to providing patient care of the highest quality. Job plans are constructed to allow practical sessional commitment for medical audit, clinical governance and continuing medical education. The post holder will be required to participate in clinical audit activities including clinical audit meetings.

The post holder will have an objective team approach to and participation in the specialtys efforts to monitor and improve standards and critical incident whilst actively supporting evidence-based guideline implementation.

Teaching

The post holder will be required to participate fully in the education and training of medical students, trainee doctors, paramedical, nursing and other appropriate staff. Providing honest and constructive feedback in a supportive learning environment, teaching by example and encourage trainees to be curious.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Meets all essential

Desirable

Meets all desirable

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

Meets all essential

Desirable

Meets all desirable

Management & Administrative

Essential

Meets all essential

Desirable

Meets all desirable

Teaching & Training

Essential

Meets all essential

Desirable

Meets all desirable

Research, Audit & Clinical Governance

Essential

Meets all essential

Desirable

Meets all desirable

Communication Skills & Abilities

Essential

Meets all essential

Continued Professional/ Personal Development

Essential

Meets all essential

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

Meets all essential

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