Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading NHS Foundation Trust for a Consultant in Acute Medicine. This dynamic hospital is seeking dedicated professionals to join their esteemed team, known for clinical excellence and collaborative practice. With a focus on expanding services to meet community needs, this role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment while pursuing professional interests. Candidates will benefit from the hospital's commitment to education and growth, making it an ideal place for career advancement. Join a team that values sustainability and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Possession of clinical skills required for acute and general internal medicine.
• Experience managing a broad Acute Medicine caseload.

Responsibilities

• Support the expansion of services to meet activity and service demands.
• Work collaboratively within a team of ten consultants.

Skills

Clinical skills for acute and general internal medicine

Leadership and service development skills

Ability to develop effective working relationships

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

Are you looking for the next step on your career ladder or seeking to gain more experience as a Consultant? If you are interested in a full-time or maximum part-time position as a Consultant in Acute Medicine, this may be be the perfect opportunity.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join and further expand our dynamic and well-respected Acute Medicine team at Barnsley Hospital.

The successful applicant(s) will join a team of ten consultants. Each member demonstrates clinical excellence and brings additional skills, including research, teaching, education, and management. Most importantly, the team works collaboratively.

Main duties of the job

This is a substantive post supporting the expansion of services to meet activity and service demands as we move towards a 12-hour / 7-day AIM cover model. It includes daytime work on the AMU, Short Stay Unit (SSU), and Medical SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care).

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading AMUs in the region, offering exceptional support to pursue professional activities or sub-specialty interests.

Candidates unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be considered. If appointed, job content modifications will be discussed personally with the Trust and in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a Good CQC-rated hospital with a vision to move to Outstanding, joining only seven other hospitals in the country with this rating.

The current staffing includes 10 Consultants, 2 SAS doctors, 1 ST4-7, a mix of CT3-6, CT1/GP VTS/F2 or F1 doctors, and 6 full-time Physician Associates.

The hospital is an associate teaching hospital of the University of Sheffield, actively involved in undergraduate medical education. Candidates must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of eligibility for entry.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust rated Good by the CQC, with significant progress in strategic objectives. We are proud of our staff's commitment to ensuring a strong, sustainable future valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. The organization is dynamic, engaged in change, and committed to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality and fair treatment for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be met by the successful candidate(s) via salary deduction.

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Job responsibilities

The detailed job description and person specification are available under the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Willingness and ability to fulfill the key elements of the job, including the shift pattern.
• Possession of the clinical skills required for acute and general internal medicine.
• Ability to handle the demands of a DGH-based Consultant role.
• Leadership and service development skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels and within multi-disciplinary teams.

Experience

• Experience managing a broad Acute Medicine caseload.
• Current ALS certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in a specialist interest that complements existing staff skills.

Management

• Ability to work effectively with management.
• Evidence of formal management training.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration, with proven skills and recent experience in acute medicine, or within 12 months of specialist registration in Acute Medicine or GIM, or applying via GMC CESR with submission completed at interview.

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 identify any previous convictions.