Consultant in Acute Medicine

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom London North West Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

Acute Medical Unit

The acute units will comprise of 84 assessment beds across three wards where patients remain under the care of the acute team for the duration of their stay on the unit.

We provide direct hands-on consultant cover for the Assessment Service thirteen hours per day, seven days per week and has a strong multi-disciplinary ethos supported by our excellent Matrons, dedicated administrative staff and a seven day therapy service.

The Acute Medical units on both sites are supported by training and trust grade registrars and junior doctors. We have an award winning scheme for recruitment of Trust Grade Rotation SHOs.

Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) The unit currently receives up to 450 patients per week removing up to 45% of the acute medical take from in-patient areas. A variety of pathway and non-pathway conditions are treated on the unit, which is manned by acute physicians as per rota, supervising a dedicated team of advanced nurse practitioners, medical registrars and core trainees. The unit open seven days a week and is comprehensively equipped with diagnostics including ultrasound, ECHO and access to CT with specialist team input.

Medical High Dependency Unit The Medical HDU (MHDU) is a ten-bedded unit. Patients with critical care level 2 needs including NHF (Nasal high flow), CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), NIV (Non-Invasive Ventilation) and vasopressor support can be cared for in the unit. MHDU cover is provided by acute and respiratory medicine. Our critical care team also provide additional support. Participation in MHDU cover is optional depending on previous critical care experience.

As an Acute Consultant you will be expected to participate fully in the provision of acute medicine services, including clinical governance, service development, teaching, and research. You should have experience in Acute/General Medicine and are required to be on the Specialist Register (AIM or GIM) within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.

Candidates who are interested in sessions in other Medical Specialties are also encouraged.

This is a full-time 10 PA post, however applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time are also welcomed. The post is predominately based at NPH with cross site working at Ealing as part of the role at a future date. Participation in HDU will be optional dependent on previous experience and competencies.

All newly appointed consultants will be offered to join the Trust’s consultant induction programme.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

CCT in General Internal Medicine (or expected within six months of interview) MRCP or equivalent ALS certificate (active)

Desirable criteria

CCT in Acute Medicine (or expected within six months of interview) Experience of High Dependency and Intensive Care Medicine

Registration

Essential criteria

Entry on Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and Acute Medicine (or entry expected within six months of interview)

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential criteria

Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Acute and General Internal Medicine. Clinical training, experience and leadership in High Dependency Unit environment Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of complex acute medicine patients Experience of working in a Medical/Acute Assessment Unit Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment

Desirable criteria

Clinical training and experience in intensive care medicine

Teaching

Essential criteria

Experience in undergraduate clinical teaching Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines

Desirable criteria

Training in medical education including work based assessments, educational supervision and appraisal

Management and Audit

Essential criteria

An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues An understanding of challenges to LNWH NHS Trust and strategic objectives Understanding of the importance of audit Management course Record of relevant audits

Research & publications

Essential criteria

Experience in research and potential to develop and execute clinical research projects

Desirable criteria

Relevant research publications in peer-reviewed journals

Personal skills

Essential criteria

Enjoys busy working environment and working in a team Ability to communicate fluently in English. A compassionate approach to patients Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to plan strategically, execute tasks and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives Ability to engage in and lead change management.

Desirable criteria

Has demonstrated qualities of team leadership Proven ability to lead a team in an acute assessment/high dependency unit setting

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