Locum Consultant Physician Acute & Respiratory Medicine
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
We are seeking enthusiastic, forward-thinking Locum Consultant Physicians to join our well-established team of 13 substantive Consultant Acute Physicians and 2 Associate Specialists and Respiratory department of 21 Consultants. This is a role designed for a permanent, fully CCT candidate.
The appointee will be supported by our team of existing Consultants, Registrars, Resident Doctors, ACPs, ward nursing staff and Pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Queen Alexandra Hospital is currently an area comprised of 118 care spaces for provision of Same Day Emergency Care, Ambulatory Care and a Short Stay Unit. Recruitment to these posts will support the ongoing development of Acute Medicine in Portsmouth, including the expansion of SDEC, developing integrated short stay pathways, improving seven-day services.
We are a busy unit, accepting 60-100 admissions per day. QAH has an unselected general medical take with 80% of medical admissions being via the AMU. The remaining 20% is made up of admissions to the stroke unit, coronary care, respiratory high care and critical care. As such our patients have a wide range of presentations which provides both variety and challenge for a practising acute medical physician.
The Respiratory Centre at Portsmouth is one of the largest units in the country. The patient-base is 1% of the UK population, providing an exceptional range of clinical experience. The department has a complement of 20 Consultant Respiratory Physicians, including a full-time academic post and a Respiratory Intensivist with additional Respiratory sessions. There is a well-established multi-disciplinary ethos, including a team of specialist respiratory nurses, a superintendent physiotherapist and team, a specialist lung-function and sleep team and a closely integrated business/secretarial/clerical staff.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Join our dynamic Therapy Team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, dedicated to delivering patient centred care in the acute hospital setting and supporting their journey back out into the community. We pride ourselves in fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth thrive.
Job responsibilities
* Provision of the Acute Internal Medicine service including management of the medical take and inpatients on the Acute Medical Unit and the Short Stay Unit.
* Receiving referral calls from primary care to provide clinical advice and triage regarding potential medical admissions.
* Provision of regular respiratory clinics.
* Provision of bronchoscopy, pleural and other specialist diagnostic services.
* Provision of inpatient care to both respiratory and general medical patients.
* Supervision of junior doctors and alternative medical workforce including providing advice on management and reviewing treatment plans.
* Clinical and educational supervision of doctors in training.
* Participation in education programmes for trainees, medical students, physiotherapists, nursing staff and other specialist staff.
* Participation in the clinical governance activities of the departments.
* Being an active member of the team, encouraging multi-professional working.
* Contribution to the overall management of the service, undertaking projects and programmes of work as delegated by the Clinical Directors.
* Maintenance of clinical skills and credibility through appropriate CPD and compliance with mandatory training, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent
* MRCP or equivalent
* Full GMC registration with license to practice at time of interview
* Current ALS certificate
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General (Internal) medicine (or Acute Medicine) and respiratory medicine
* PhD or higher degree or diploma
* Evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to CCT in Acute Medicine or be within 6 months of confirmed completion of training from the date of interview.
* GMC registered clinical or educational supervisor (successful candidates will be expected to achieve this during their first year on employment)
Experience
* Demonstrable skills and experience for role
* Evidence of participation in appraisal and CPD
* Appropriately skilled in common bedside procedures
* Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
* Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and legal framework
* Effective, confident presentation ability
* Experience in and outside speciality
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.
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