Consultant In Acute Medicine

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Walsall seeks a Consultant in Acute Medicine to provide clinical leadership and management of emergency care. Ideal candidates will have specialist training in acute medicine and enthusiasm for developing their medical practice. This role entails leading a dedicated team to enhance patient care in a supportive environment, contributing to both clinical and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Acute Care Medicine.
• Current ALS qualification within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality acute medical intervention.
• Manage unscheduled emergency medical admissions.
• Ensure safe, evidence-based acute medical intervention.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Acute medical intervention

Education

Full MRCP or Equivalent

Basic Medical Degree

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Job description

We are currently recruiting to a Consultants in Acute Medicine. The Acute Care Consultant is pivotal in the department offering both clinical and team leadership. Working as part of team of Higher Specialty trainees, Middle Grades, ACPs, Junior Doctors: GPVTS, FY2's, FY1's and a skilled nursing team.

Those consultants who have specialist training in another specialty and have an interest in Acute medicine will also be considered. We will be keen to hear from people who have a specialist interest in ultrasound guided procedures, specialty experience in ITU or Respiratory medicine as we are looking at developing an enhanced care unit in AMU in the near future. For those wishing to develop their specialty interest in addition to Acute medicine we would be willing to support your career aspirations.

Why work with us

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

What we ask from you

• Commitment to our Trust values
• Full MRCP or Equivalent
• Basic Medical Degree
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via (CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), European Community Rights or CESR
• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Acute Care Medicine
• Adult Life Support (ALS) within last 3 years

AAC to take place on 9th December 2025.

Main duties of the job

1. The working week for a full-time Consultant is comprised of 10 Programmed Activities with 2.25 additional (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours.
2. Typically, a consultant will spend 7.5 PAs on Direct Clinical Care (this includes 1 PA for being clinical and educational supervisor and prospective cover) with 1.5 PAs on Supporting Professional Activities and 1PA for admin.
3. The Acute medical team work on a rotational basis covering Ward 29 -Short stay, AMU and Ambulatory care.
4. The GIM consultants post-take patients from 5pm to 9pm weekday and 8am to 1Pm and then 5 Pm to 9Pmpm on weekends.
5. The GIM consultants post-take patients from 5.00pm to 9.00pm weekdays and 8.00am to1.00pm and then 5.00pm to 9.00pm on weekends.
6. Non-clinical responsibilities may include: Formal teaching/informal teaching, Supporting the Induction programme, Clinical governance - audit/incidents/complaints, Rota management/Mortality Review/Mentorship, Additional lead areas are available for a newly appointed Consultant to Lead for IT development, Training Lead, Simulation and clinical education lead.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.

Job responsibilities

1. Definitive care of patient attendances and admissions
2. To lead the delivery of high quality acute medical intervention to patients in all Acute areas by continued development of practice in the light of evidence-based clinical standards.
3. To lead the provision of comprehensive medical service to AMU and A&E and develop comprehensive plans for patient care in the acute phase, taking active involvement in the management of all unscheduled emergency medical admissions to the Trust.
4. To develop and provide acute medical services to assist in the admission avoidance and early safe discharges strategies of the Trust.
5. To lead and direct the AMU to facilitate substantial reform in the management of emergency medical patients, establishing links with GPs and other consultant staff.
6. To monitor the delivery of emergency medical care to ensure high quality, evidence-based care at all times
7. To ensure safe high quality acute medical intervention including procedures required for patients and is responsive and in line with best practice.
8. To support the teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students and postgraduate medical education.

Please see attached Job Description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic Medical degree Full MRCP or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:- CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview).
• or European Community Rights or CESR
• Current ALS qualification, i.e. within the last 3 years or requirement to obtain within 3 months of appointment

Clinical Experience

• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Medicine
• Wide experience in Acute Medicine

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional team basis with all levels of staff

Clinical Effectiveness

• Experience of conducting clinical audit/ QI project
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making, prompt decision making and handling of complaints.

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff/students and other disciplines
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Evidence of research experience & published work
• Previous teaching experience

Personal Circumstances

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

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.

Consultant acute medicine- Clinical Lead