Junior Specialist Doctors - Higher in Acute Medicine
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking doctor to join our Acute Medicine Department as Junior Specialist Doctor - Higher at MMUH, Sandwell Hospital, West Bromwich and City Hospital, Birmingham with effect from as soon as possible. This post will be a 12 months fixed term post in the first instance with the possibility of longer term opportunities within the Trust subject to performance and progress.
This post would be at middle grade level (ie 3/4 years post qualification/post foundation level). The successful candidates will have extensive experience post qualification, full MRCP, full GMC Registration with a license to practice and up to date ALS certification. Recent acute hospital experience at ST 3 level or equivalent (within the last 12 months) of at least 6 months duration is desirable. Previous General Medicine experience would be essential and knowledge of the workings of the NHS is preferable.
Main duties of the job
Participating in ward rounds on the AMU's. Leading on SDEC (same day emergency care) and work with ED to improve patient journey. Carry out Acute medicine virtual Clinics. Opportunity to have a specialty session to develop further interest in Acute Medicine. On the AMU Focused USS such as FICE, CUSIC and FAMUS will be taught. Correspond with General Practitioners in a timely manner (of site secretarial support is available). Participation in medical student teaching (and MRCP teaching) will be encouraged. Research/Audit will be supported as appropriate. Participation in weekly Medical meetings at City Hospital. Provide mutual cover for colleagues for annual and study leave. Participate in GIM Middle grade rota. Wellbeing of our staff members is our utmost priority.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH. If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
Strategic Objectives
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acute Medicine at SWBH NHS Trust is a fundamental specialty, which has grown dramatically over a matter of years. Acute Medicine has been credited by the Trust and is critical to the day-to-day flow of the hospital. The Acute Physicians are heavily involved in strategic decision-making and play a large role in leadership, management and education with the Trust. As Acute Physicians we are responsible for the first 72 hours of care of our sick medical patients. We look after a range of patients from the very sick, to those that need diagnostics and discharge to ambulatory care and admission avoidance. We house Level 1 beds and have large SDEC area as well as short stay units. We deliver prompt senior decision making on the AMUs with continual presence of acute physicians on the AMUs. We work in line with the Society Acute Medicine (SAM) Standards and perform well within the key performance indicators.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Consultant In Acute Internal Medicine: Dr N Rajaiah, E-mail: nithyananda.rajaiah@nhs.net
Consultant In Acute Internal Medicine and Recruitment Lead: Dr S Kiani. E-mail: sharjeel.kiani@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
* Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
* Full MRCP
* ALS
Desirable
* Post graduate qualifications
* Experience in POCUS
Clinical Experience:
Essential
* Significant experience in full time training and experience at Lower or higher grade or equivalent to include at least experience in Acute medicine
Desirable
* Recent experience in Acute and Internal Medicine
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
* Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
* Experience of conducting clinical audit
Other Requirements:
Essential
* Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
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