Specialist Grade in Acute Medicine

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Specialist Grade doctor to join their Acute Medicine Department. This permanent, full-time role involves diagnosing and treating patients and participating in the education of medical trainees. The post offers opportunities for professional development and comes with a competitive salary range between £100,870 and £111,441 per annum. The position is based at Queens Hospital in Burton, combining city life with nearby rural beauty.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years full-time postgraduate training since obtaining a primary medical qualification.
• Experience in the Specialty Doctor/SAS Grade or equivalent in Acute Medicine.
• Evidence of independent clinical practice in Acute Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis and treatment for patients in the hospitals and clinics.
• Manage patient care and perform clinical duties as per job plan.
• Participate in education and training of junior medical staff.

Skills

Clinical practice in Acute Medicine

Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Participation in clinical audits

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC Registration with a license to practice

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic Specialist Grade doctor to join the Acute Medicine Department at University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be based at Queens Hospital, Burton.

Main duties of the job

There is full 24-hr middle grade cover within the Department whilst also being able to offer a proactive approach to further training, development and education, including a well‑equipped Centre for simulation‑based training and a very supportive educational faculty – our educational supervisors have rated highly in GMC surveys.

We have opportunities for you to undertake flexible working and would be more than happy to discuss this with you prior to interview.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

Benefits

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On‑going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key facts about our Trust

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&E across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Job description – responsibilities

• Provision of a service to Staffordshire, Derbyshire & surrounding areas with responsibility for diagnosis & treatment of patients at the hospitals & clinics at which you have duties.
• Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to & training of your staff.
• Provision of an out‑of‑hours service with colleagues including on‑call rota commitments.
• Active participation in undergraduate & postgraduate education, including training sessions for Foundation Years, Specialty Registrars and medical students.

Location (Derby & Burton)

Derby and Burton offer the best of both worlds city life on the doorstep of a stunning rural environment. We border the National Forest and we are in easy reach of the Peak District, offering outstanding natural beauty. Centrally located, we have excellent transport links to the rest of the country including major cities.

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£100,870 to £111,441 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDQ-7300757-GM-A

Employer details

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Queens Hospital, Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton‑On‑Trent

DE13 0RB

Employment website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification – Clinical Experience – Essential

• A minimum of 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained either part time or through Less Than Full Time Training) since obtaining a primary medical qualification.
• A minimum of 6 years' experience in the Specialty Doctor/SAS Grade or equivalent in the Acute Medicine speciality or similar experience.
• Evidence of independent clinical practice in Acute Medicine.

Person Specification – Clinical Experience – Desirable

• Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Acute (Internal) Medicine.
• Experience of Same Day Emergency Care.
• Experience of monitoring patients remotely (virtual ward).

Teaching / Audit – Essential

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates.
• Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.
• Experience of & commitment to clinical audit.

Teaching / Audit – Desirable

• Specific teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under‑graduates.
• Attended a recognised teaching training course / accredited as educational supervisor.

Qualifications – Essential

• MRCP or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at the time of application.
• MBBS or equivalent.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty.
• Specialty certificate examination in AIM.
• Postgraduate thesis – in any aspect of clinical medicine or education.

Management experience – Essential

• Experience of audit and management.

Management experience – Desirable

• Completed a management course for consultants.
• Leadership experience.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).