Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS in Stockport seeks two acute physicians to enhance its medical team. Successful candidates will engage in clinical duties, embody leadership within a supportive environment, and contribute to service development. The role offers opportunities for flexible working, a favorable work-life balance, and extensive leave benefits.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and electronics

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and savings

Qualifications

• Daily independent ward rounds
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level
• Previous experience in teaching

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment and decision-making for acutely ill patients
• Working flexibly within various units
• Leading a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Decision Making

Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent

CCT in General Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine

MD or PhD

Job description

Our team of acute physicians describe themselves as a passionate team; because of their fantastic progress the last 5 years we are looking to further expand our acute medical workforce to support our portfolio of acute services.

We are looking to recruit two proactive, forward thinking and dynamic individuals to join our expanding team.

The acute medicine team is located in a purpose built Acute Medical Unit, next to the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Emergency Dept, and in close proximity to the Surgical Assessment Unit and ITU areas.

We are actively recruiting to two posts to establish an acute physician consultant model of 14 substantive consultants.

The role involves working alongside a multi-disciplinary team covering key service areas To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and the Emergency Department (ED).

If you are enthusiastic about Acute Medicine and delivering quality care, then you should join our team.

If you desire a flexible job plan which offer a favourable work-life balance in the face of changes in clinical activities & demands, then you should join our team.

If you are seeking opportunities to lead on clinical service developments, then you should join our team.

The applicant should hold a CCT or demonstrate working towards that achievementwithin 6 months.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this post are the assessment, early decision-making and close co-ordination of the clinical care of patients in the acute medicine bed base, and the provision of leadership to the acute medical take. To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and the Emergency Department (ED)

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o Cycle to work scheme

o Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

Clinical duties are performed according to an agreed job plan which describes weekly working in a rotational arrangement with other acute physicians in terms of DCC and SPA activity. The job plan makes explicit allowance for clinical administration within the working week in the form of 1 PA based on a 10PA job plan or above. The rota for the team is done within the team to allow for cross cover and continuity of care. This post involves premium working hours including evening and weekend working. The post is offered on a full-time basis. Office accommodation and medical secretarial/clerical service will be provided.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent
• CCT in General Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine by the time of taking up appointment or able to complete The Portfolio Pathway within 24 months of appointment
• MD or PhD
• CCT in both Geriatric and General medicine

Training

• 4-5 years training at registrar level in GIM/Acute Medicine

Experience

• Daily independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Teaching

• Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

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.

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum pro rata