Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dgeworld; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine to enhance patient care in a supportive environment. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing patient care in various units, and contributing to service improvements. The organization prides itself on its outstanding ratings and commitment to staff wellbeing, making it a top choice for healthcare professionals. Join a team recognized for excellence and take part in a culture that values development and progression. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in acute medicine while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing acute patient care.
• Active participation in clinical governance and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead post take ward rounds and consultant cover in SDEC.
• Provide advice to GPs and support clinical development fellows.
• Contribute to service improvements and participate in audits.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Management

Clinical Governance

Consultation Skills

Audit Participation

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Acute Medicine

Job description

Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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The new appointment will be expected to work with the Head of Service for Acute Medicine and the Clinical Chair for Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine to improve patient management in the Emergency Admission Unit (EAU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and the Short Stay Unit (SSU).

The Acute Physicians timetable and job plan will include:

1. Leading the multi-disciplinary board rounds and ward rounds
2. Daytime on calls
3. Covering the Same Day Emergency Care and Short Stay Unit
4. Direct input into the Emergency Department
5. Specialist interests if relevant

During their non-clinical sessions, the Acute Physicians will be expected to be active and contribute to implementation and lead the service improvements.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading post take ward rounds
2. Consultant ward rounds on EAU/SSU
3. Giving advice to GPs
4. Consultant cover in SDEC
5. Providing weekend consultant cover
6. Participating with General Internal Medicine (GIM) rota
7. Contributing to service improvements
8. Closely cooperating with ED and all specialties
9. Supporting trainees / clinical development fellows
10. Active participation in audit and clinical governance

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journals Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated Kings Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.

This advert closes on Monday 5 May 2025.

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