Locum Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

Integrated Care System; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Wales is seeking a Locum Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine. This role involves leading the development of ambulatory care and providing a consultant service for acutely unwell patients. Candidates should have full GMC registration and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The position offers a fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional development and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess full GMC registration and specialist registration for General Internal Medicine.
• Should have experience in supervising junior medical staff.
• Published papers within the last three years are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consultant service for outpatients and inpatients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
• Take part in the Acute Medical out of hours cover.
• Develop strong working links with primary care to reduce unnecessary admissions.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Good organisational and management skills

Good leadership skills

Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Registration for General Internal Medicine

Further higher degree

Job description

Locum Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

Acute medicine in Wrexham is changing. We currently have six substantive acute physicians and two long term locums, with subspecialty interests in Respiratory Medicine, Nephrology and Clinical Pharmacology. The acute medicine team is responsible for the medical intake 8am - 5pm throughout the week, with support from the GIM rota in the evenings and at the weekends. There is a focus on ambulatory care with two ANPs and clinical hub nurse in place to support. There are plans in place to expand the ANP team.

Successful candidates will be responsible for providing senior leadership and management working alongside our trainees and other healthcare professionals. They will work between the front door, ambulatory area, the trolley bay, and the assessment ward providing excellent clinical care for our acutely unwell patients. They will provide training and supervision for our staff and play a key role in this exciting service development.

This is a fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

Duties

1. Take a lead for development of ambulatory care, specialty in-reach or other service developments2. Provide a consultant service for outpatients and inpatients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.3. Take part in the Acute Medical out of hours cover.4. Participate in departmental meetings, audit and clinical governance activity (including appraisal and revalidation).5. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and in close liaison with consultant colleagues in Directorates of Medicine.6. Develop strong working links with primary care in an effort to reduce unnecessary admissions7. Perform a prominent role in undergraduate education in particular clinical history taking and clinical examination. Medical students will be attached to the clinical team on-call during each 24 hour period.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Please contact:

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills

• Full GMC Registration
• Specialist Registration for General Internal Medicine
• Further higher degree

Interest

• Up to date portfolio with evidence of relevant audit activity
• Published papers within the last three years

Education and Training

• CPD up to date
• Evidence of training others as part of self-development
• Experience in supervising junior medical staff
• Interest in becoming lead in key area of departmental work
• Member of Society of Acute Medicine

Communication Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills

Organisational Skills

• Good organisational and management skills

Personal Attributes

• Good leadership skills
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Supportive and tolerant
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate timely travel arrangements

Clinical Experience

• Relevant and recent experience at senior trainee level with general internal medicine
• Satisfactory completion of a recognised training programme at SpR or equivalent level

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.