Consultant - General Medicine

Integrated Care System; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An integrated care system in Slough seeks a consultant with a dual CCT in General Internal Medicine and another specialty. The role involves constructing a job plan, collaborating within a specialty team, and managing patients with various medical conditions. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and the ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave entitlement of thirty days

Qualifications

• CCT holders in General Internal Medicine or another specialty.
• Full GMC Registration required.
• Experience in multidisciplinary leadership.

Responsibilities

• Agree on a formal job plan with the Chief of Medicine.
• Manage patient care within the specialty team.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and comply with Trust policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Education

MRCP

CCT in Acute/General Medicine

Job description

We are looking to expand our medical workforce with new substantive medical teams taking over two dedicated 14-16 bedded units. The ideal candidate for these roles would be holders of a dual CCT in General Internal Medicine and another medical specialty. The successful candidate will be supported as part of their respective specialty team and undertake clinics and activities within their specialty as well as looking after GIM patients. All medical specialties are welcome, but we particularly encourage colleagues with a CCT in Endocrinology/Diabetes or Respiratory to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to agree a formal job plan with the Chief of Medicine indicating the number of fixed sessions within 1 month of taking up the post, in accordance with those approved by the Trust.

Any consultant unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be considered for this post. If appointed, job plan modifications will be discussed individually in consultation with colleagues.

The new consultant should reside no more than 30 minutes travel time by road from their base hospital unless specific approval is granted for a greater distance.

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report from the Trust's Occupational Health department.

You will be paid according to the Terms and Conditions for Consultant Medical Staff and salary scales, considering all relevant service.

Annual leave must be requested at least six weeks in advance and approved by the Clinical Unit Lead. The entitlement is thirty days per year.

All medical staff under contract with Frimley Health NHS Trust must comply with local policies and procedures, available on the Trust's Intranet, from Human Resources, or the Clinical Unit General Manager, and attend mandatory training sessions.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, awarded Gold in the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training opportunities.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which benefits staff and patients alike.

We welcome applications from those interested in flexible working arrangements, aiming to meet individual and service needs.

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Job responsibilities

Please see the attached full job description for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

• MRCP
• CCT in Acute/Gen Med
• Full GMC Registration
• Leadership experience in multidisciplinary settings
• Involvement in designing and delivering pathways

SDEC

• SDEC experience

Additional Skills

• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to reveal any criminal convictions.