Job summary We are looking to recruit a proactive, forward thinking and dynamic individual to join our fantastic Acute Medical team on a 12 month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The acute medicine team is located in a purpose built Acute Medical Unit, adjacent to the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Emergency Department, and in close proximity to the Surgical Assessment Unit and ITU areas. The role involves working alongside a multi-disciplinary team covering key service areas To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and the Emergency Department (ED). If you are enthusiastic about Acute Medicine and delivering quality care, then you should join our team. If you desire a flexible job plan which offer a favourable work-life balance in the face of changes in clinical activities & demands, then you should join our team. Main duties of the job The main duties of this post are the assessment, early decision-making and close co-ordination of the clinical care of patients in the acute medicine bed base, and the provision of leadership to the acute medical take. To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and the Emergency Department (ED). About us Stockport NHS Foundation Trust was established on 1st April 2004. We have over 17,000 Members. The Trust provides hospital and outpatient care in acute and community care for children and adults across Stockport, the High Peak area of Derbyshire and community services to the population of Tameside and Glossop. The catchment population of our hospital services is about 350,000. The catchment of our community services is about 550,000. Since becoming a Foundation Trust in 2004 we have used our financial freedoms to improve facilities for patients. The Trust has built a £25million Cardiology and Surgical Unit and the £10million first phase of our Southern Sector Development. We have also built a new Paediatric Emergency Department and completed a new extended Neonatal Unit. The Trust has also invested in additional car parking facilities at a cost of £2million. We are currently building a purpose built Urgent Care Centre due for completion in 2016. The Trust employs nearly 5,800 staff. Our major hospital is Stepping Hill Hospital located on the A6 south of Stockport town centre. The Trust also provides hospital services at the Devonshire Centre and The Meadows in Stockport, the Corbar Maternity Unit based 18 miles away in Buxton and The Lakes and Shire Hill Hospital in Tameside and Glossop. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 362-A-24-6928952 Job locations Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities Clinical duties are performed according to an agreed job plan which describes weekly working in a rotational arrangement with other acute physicians in terms of DCC and SPA activity. The job plan makes explicit allowance for clinical administration within the working week in the form of 1 PA based on a 10PA job plan or above. The rota for the team is done within the team to allow for cross cover and continuity of care. This post involves premium working hours including evening and weekend working. The post is offered on a full-time basis. Office accommodation and medical secretarial/clerical service will be provided. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical duties are performed according to an agreed job plan which describes weekly working in a rotational arrangement with other acute physicians in terms of DCC and SPA activity. The job plan makes explicit allowance for clinical administration within the working week in the form of 1 PA based on a 10PA job plan or above. The rota for the team is done within the team to allow for cross cover and continuity of care. This post involves premium working hours including evening and weekend working. The post is offered on a full-time basis. Office accommodation and medical secretarial/clerical service will be provided. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent CCT in General Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine by the time of taking up appointment or able to complete The Portfolio Pathway within 24 months of appointment. Desirable MD or PhD CCT in both Geriatric and General medicine Training Essential 4-5 years training at registrar level in GIM/Acute Medicine Experience Essential Daily independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients Ability to make decisions at consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients. Comprehensive patient management Teaching Essential Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent CCT in General Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine by the time of taking up appointment or able to complete The Portfolio Pathway within 24 months of appointment. Desirable MD or PhD CCT in both Geriatric and General medicine Training Essential 4-5 years training at registrar level in GIM/Acute Medicine Experience Essential Daily independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients Ability to make decisions at consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients. Comprehensive patient management Teaching Essential Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)