Consultant In Acute Medicine

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned health organization in Wales seeks a Consultant to provide clinical leadership for acute medical patients. Responsibilities include leading ward rounds, managing patient care, and teaching staff. Applicants must hold GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register. The position offers a competitive salary of £110,240 to £160,951 per annum, pro rata, along with extensive training opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid mandatory training

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical teams and conducting teaching sessions.
• Ability to perform practical procedures as needed.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pathways for acute medical patients.
• Conduct consultations and ward rounds.
• Oversee management of departmental activities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching ability

Communication

Management

Clinical governance

Education

Full registration and license to practice with the GMC

GMC Specialist Register

Job description

APs will provide clinical leadership and direction for the multi professional team in the management of the acute medical patients. It is expected that they will lead ward rounds, direct the management of patients, perform practical procedures, teach both junior medical and other staff, attend multidisciplinary meetings, take part in the governance activity of the department, participate in the management and administration of the service and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the Health Board as required.

Main duties of the job

The Acute Medicine consultants are responsible for 'real time' consultant reviews of new admissions throughout the day. Patients are seen in SDEC, AMU or ED depending on capacity and clinical need.

In addition to the two consultants working 08.00-16.00, two additional consultants join the team at 14.00, working until 21.00.

The average number of new admissions between 12.00 and 20.00 varies from 30 to 45 patients.

To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service

To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty

To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate

To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Boards policy and procedures

To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Boards Service plans.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities

This position involves Regulated Activity with adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

• Enhanced check with barred list information, including an adults barred list check

Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC

• Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Clinical Experience

Clinical Governance

Research

Teaching

Management

Other Requirements

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.

£110,240 to £160,951 a year, per annum, pro rata