Job summary The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) are being further developed to reshape the flow of acute admissions through the hospital with more emphasis on senior front of house decision making, early diagnostics and assessment and admissions avoidance. The rota will be discussed at interview and finalised on appointment. In addition, the post can be adapted to suit the successful candidate. Acute Medicine in Hereford is at the forefront of improving the patient experience and journey through the hospital. Acute Medicine is responsible for the Acute Medical Unit (a 24-bedded inpatient unit),Same Day Emergency Care and the acute on call service. The recently opened Acute Medicine virtual ward represent further recent investment and innovation led by the acute medical team. The Acute Medicine team work within the broader acute floor and works closely with the Emergency medical team and the broader unplanned care service across the county. The Acute Medical service is well supported by Hospital at Home (providing outpatient intravenous therapy), a GP pathway for DVT, Clinical Nurse Specialists in Cardiology, Respiratory, Stroke, Diabetes, Oncology and Gastroenterology. The Acute Medical team consists of junior doctors (both training and non-training grades), Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates (PA). This post may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. Main duties of the job This post is based between the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The post holder will be clinically supervised by the Acute Physicians with overall accountability to the Lead for Acute Medicine and Service Unit Director for Urgent Care. Hereford provides an excellent broad based training in general medicine within a very friendly and supportive department. The weekly timetable for this post is indicative only, and will be adjusted to suit the educational needs of the post holder and any changes in the departmental service arrangements. The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) are being further developed to reshape the flow of acute admissions through the hospital with more emphasis on senior front of house decision making, early diagnostics and assessment and admissions avoidance. The rota will be discussed at interview and finalised on appointment. In addition, the post can be adapted to suit the successful candidate. There will be an expectation that any successful applicants will partake in a full shift on-call rota that currently stands as a 1:15 pattern. These are compliant 12.5-hr shifts (9am to 9.30pm, 9pm to 9.30). About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential." Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right timeall the time. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 229-SG-MD-6915159 Job locations Hereford County Hospital Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER Job description Job responsibilities The role will be to provide medical care to our general medical patients as described above - full details on attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities The role will be to provide medical care to our general medical patients as described above - full details on attached job description. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practise Basic Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent Current ALS provider certificate Desirable Further postgraduate qualifications Training Essential Completion of Foundation Training year 1 and Foundation Training year 2 or equivalent Experience Essential 12 months experience of working in the NHS as a doctor Clinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' GMC Able to demonstrate ability to deal with common medical and surgical emergencies Proficient in history taking, physical examination and interpretation skills, assessment for investigation and management Desirable Teaching experience Recent experience of working within the NHS especially in acute or general medicine Emergency Medicine Experience Acute Medicine Experience Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practise Basic Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent Current ALS provider certificate Desirable Further postgraduate qualifications Training Essential Completion of Foundation Training year 1 and Foundation Training year 2 or equivalent Experience Essential 12 months experience of working in the NHS as a doctor Clinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' GMC Able to demonstrate ability to deal with common medical and surgical emergencies Proficient in history taking, physical examination and interpretation skills, assessment for investigation and management Desirable Teaching experience Recent experience of working within the NHS especially in acute or general medicine Emergency Medicine Experience Acute Medicine Experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wye Valley NHS Trust Address Hereford County Hospital Union Walk Hereford HR1 2ER Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)