Job summary
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a new consultant physician in acute medicine who wishes to work differently, who shares a passion for change, growth and quality improvement and who is keen to join us in our pursuit of clinical excellence combined with innovative approaches to person-centred care.
Rotherham Hospital is working towards becoming a person-centred organisation addressing the needs and aspirations of all patients and staff, integrating care within the community, realising new and different ways of working to address current challenges.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible primarily for providing acute inpatient care to patients being referred or admitted to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), the Short Stay Unit (SSU) and Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), as per agreed job plan arrangements.
We can offer training and development opportunities and will support Consultants to enable them to provide a first class service. If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care and want to be involved shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear from you.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don’t just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust’s values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9165-24-11-030
Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD
Job description Job responsibilities
The Department
The Department for Acute Medicine at Rotherham Hospital comprises:
1. 27 Bedded Medical Admissions Unit
2. 27 Bedded Short Stay Unit
3. In-reach into Same Day Emergency Care
4. Frailty assessment and liaison team
The post-holder will have responsibility for Acute Medical patients. The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Rotherham Hospital is currently staffed by 4.5 consultant physicians and we are currently looking to recruit more consultant physicians, as well as increase our SAS capacity.
There is considerable opportunity to assist in the development of new ways of working in response to the pressures on Emergency Departments, SDECs and AMUs. There is the potential to further develop Ambulatory Care, Specialty in Reach and Rapid Access Follow-Up Clinics.
The appointee will work closely with Consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive service in Acute Medicine. The Acute Medical Unit is situated in a purpose-built ward area within close proximity to the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) and sits within the Division of Integrated Medicine.
The Post
We welcome applications for the post of Consultant within the Acute Medicine Service.
The post holder will be responsible primarily for providing acute inpatient care to patients being referred or admitted to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), the Short Stay Unit (SSU) and Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), as per agreed job plan arrangements.
We can offer training and development opportunities and will support Consultants to enable them to provide a first-class service. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and want to be involved shaping services for the future we would be keen to hear from you.
Our team of highly skilled Medical Physicians are always looking for opportunities to develop and improve services and promote innovation. We are looking for individuals who are keen and interested in delivering care for patients in the ever-changing and challenging environment of modern-day healthcare and joining this team during this exciting time of change.
The post holder will support the embedding of new innovative ways and make the services at Rotherham more efficient for the patients and pathways.
The aim of these posts is to have integral links between departments to enable close, collaborative working.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
* Please confirm your GMC registration number
* Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or
* Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
* MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
* MRCP specialist qualification or equivalent
Experience Essential
* Specific experience in Acute Medicine
* Relevant experience in other medical departments
Management Skills Essential
* Demonstrate effective team working skills
* Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
* Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
* Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
* Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation. Examples may include previous involvement in management roles, management courses
Ability and Skills Essential
* Specific skills required to undertake the role above those required by the GMC standards
* Committed to continual learning
Research and Audit Essential
* Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
* Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Training Essential
* Experience of and commitment to teaching, mentoring and developing undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
* Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
* Qualification in education
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD
Employer's website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/
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