Locum Consultant Physician with experience in Acute and Respiratory Medicine

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Locum Consultant Physician with expertise in Acute and Respiratory Medicine. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team at a leading hospital, providing critical care and support to a diverse patient population. You will be at the forefront of medical innovation, working alongside experienced consultants and a multidisciplinary team. This position not only allows for professional growth but also emphasizes collaborative patient-centered care. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice at the time of interview.
• Current ALS certificate and entry on the GMC Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Acute Internal Medicine service and oversee inpatient care.
• Supervise junior doctors and participate in education programs.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Bedside Procedures

Leadership

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

PhD or higher degree

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Locum Consultant Physician with experience in Acute and Respiratory Medicine

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Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Join our dynamic Therapy Team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, dedicated to delivering patient centred care in the acute hospital setting and supporting their journey back out into the community. We pride ourselves in fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth thrive.

Job Description
12 months - Fixed Term
We are seeking enthusiastic, forward-thinking Locum Consultant Physicians to join our well-established team of 13 substantive Consultant Acute Physicians and 2 Associate Specialists and Respiratory department of 21 Consultants. This is a role designed for a permanent, fully CCT candidate.

The appointee will be supported by our team of existing Consultants, Registrars, Resident Doctors, ACPs, ward nursing staff and Pharmacists.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is a provider of acute health services under contract to a range of purchasers in the Hampshire basin and Western South Downs. The catchment is more than 650,000 people. The area served by the Trust is on the Solent and English Channel, including the City of Portsmouth and the Boroughs of Gosport, Fareham, and Havant; it extends from Warsash in the west to Emsworth on the Sussex border and its northern boundaries encompass Petersfield and Liss.

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at Queen Alexandra Hospital is currently an area comprised of 118 care spaces for provision of Same Day Emergency Care, Ambulatory Care and a Short Stay Unit. Recruitment to these posts will support the ongoing development of Acute Medicine in Portsmouth, including the expansion of SDEC, developing integrated short stay pathways, improving seven-day services.

We are a busy unit, accepting 60-100 admissions per day. QAH has an unselected general medical take with 80% of medical admissions being via the AMU. The remaining 20% is made up of admissions to the stroke unit, coronary care, respiratory high care and critical care. As such our patients have a wide range of presentations which provides both variety and challenge for a practising acute medical physician.

The Respiratory Centre at Portsmouth is one of the largest units in the country. The patient-base is 1% of the UK population, providing an exceptional range of clinical experience. The department has a complement of 20 Consultant Respiratory Physicians, including a full-time academic post and a Respiratory Intensivist with additional Respiratory sessions. There is a well-established multi-disciplinary ethos, including a team of specialist respiratory nurses, a superintendent physiotherapist and team, a specialist lung-function and sleep team and a closely integrated business/secretarial/clerical staff. The department has a strong record of delivery in research and innovation, with a wide interest in educational activities.

The Respiratory Centre includes purpose-built respiratory outpatient facilities, a respiratory day-case ward and bronchoscopy suite, lung function laboratories, administrative and secretarial support, with office-space for the entire team. Chest imaging facilities are immediately adjacent.

The provisional job plan is 8PA with 7PA as DCC and 1 for SPA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of the Acute Internal Medicine service including management of the medical take and inpatients on the Acute Medical Unit and the Short Stay Unit.
• Receiving referral calls from primary care to provide clinical advice and triage regarding potential medical admissions.
• Provision of regular respiratory clinics.
• Provision of bronchoscopy, pleural and other specialist diagnostic services.
• Provision of inpatient care to both respiratory and general medical patients.
• Supervision of junior doctors and alternative medical workforce including providing advice on management and reviewing treatment plans.
• Clinical and educational supervision of doctors in training.
• Participation in education programmes for trainees, medical students, physiotherapists, nursing staff and other specialist staff.
• Participation in the clinical governance activities of the departments.
• Being an active member of the team, encouraging multi-professional working.
• Contribution to the overall management of the service, undertaking projects and programmes of work as delegated by the Clinical Directors.
• Maintenance of clinical skills and credibility through appropriate CPD and compliance with mandatory training, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.

For more information please contact Najaf Haider ([e-mail]) or Rachel Mercer ([e-mail]), Acute Medical Clinical Director and Consultant Respiratory Physician respectively.

Matthew Rouse ([e-mail]), Business Manager for Acute Medicine, will be available to support with any additional information requirements or to facilitate walk rounds.

Qualifications

Essential:

• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with license to practice at time of interview
• Current ALS certificate
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General (Internal) medicine (or Acute Medicine) and respiratory medicine.

Desirable:

• PhD or higher degree or diploma
• Evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to CCT in Acute Medicine or be within 6 months of confirmed completion of training from the date of interview.
• GMC registered clinical or educational supervisor (successful candidates will be expected to achieve this during their first year on employment).

Clinical Skills:

• Demonstrable skills and experience for role
• Evidence of participation in appraisal and CPD
• Appropriately skilled in common bedside procedures.

Knowledge:

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and legal framework
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality.

Other:

• Evidence of participation in audit and management experience
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

Additional Information
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care