Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to join our existing team of Acute Medicine Consultants at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. We currently have a team of Consultants with areas of special interest including Respiratory, Diabetes, Renal, and Intensive Care.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To have oversight of all team activity during that clinical session, and provide support to other registered and non-registered clinical practitioners when needed.
2. To provide appropriate supervision to junior doctors, ACPs, and clinical practitioners.
3. Administrative duties related to patient care.
4. Contribution to medical education activity, including for members of the multidisciplinary team.
5. Regular participation in departmental and directorate meetings.
6. To support the Trust in emergencies in addition to appropriate on-call commitments.
About Us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
* Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can.
* Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work.
Date Posted: 13 December 2024
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £96,990 to £107,155 a year dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 11114
Job Locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Job Responsibilities
The Specialist is an established role in our department that supports experienced and motivated colleagues in working alongside consultant colleagues in a leadership role in Acute Medicine. The post also aims to support colleagues in completing a CESR qualification for a future consultant post if they so wish. With this in mind, we are looking for high-performing individuals to join our existing team of Acute Medicine Consultants at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Candidates are required to have MBBS or an equivalent primary medical qualification, have 12 years of clinical experience since their primary medical qualification and have 6 years of experience in Acute Medicine at SAS level.
Our department includes an Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Short Stay ward as well as a Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC). Opportunities for teaching are available in our simulation suite and clinical skills area. Other areas of special interest are encouraged. The standard job plan is 10PA but less-than-full-time working is welcomed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice.
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
* Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
* Medical Degree from a recognised University.
Experience Essential:
* Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Acute Medicine.
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of acute problems.
* Ability to function as an independent operator in relevant procedures.
* An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
* Completed a minimum of 12 years' substantive medical work since obtaining their medical qualification.
* Completed a minimum of substantive employment for six years in Acute Medicine in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
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.
Employer Details:
Employer Name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Employer's Website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm
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