Consultant in acute medicine

Job summary

This is a consultant post in Acute Medicine created in order to help develop further expansion in provision of Acute Medical Care within the trust. The successful candidate will join the existing Acute Medicine consultant team in helping to deliver Acute Medicine Services. Their main responsibilities will be across the 'Emergency Floor', consisting of 80+ acute medical admission beds, the Emergency Department as part of the in-reach service, and the successful medical Same Day Emergency Care service.

Main duties of the job

This consultant post in Acute Medicine will help develop a further expansion in provision of Acute Medical Care within the trust. The successful candidate will join the existing Acute Medicine consultant team in helping to deliver Acute Medicine Services. Their main responsibilities will be across the Emergency Floor from the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care unit to several Admission Units.

The Acute Medical Department currently covers several areas including a 136 bedded Acute Medical Unit which incorporates a higher level receiving area referred to as the Acute Care Bay, along with a separate Same Day Emergency Care area.

The Acute Medicine Department aims to sustain its position at the forefront of advances in Acute Medicine. It is continously developing its ambulatory care and triage services to prevent admissions and to offer new options to GPs seeking advice for acutely unwell patients.

A medical in-reach service to the Emergency Department is well establsihed and facilitates rapid assessment and appropriate management of Medical Patients presenting via the Emergency Department.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

• To provide senior clinical decision making at the front door reviewing patients awaiting admission to Medicine within the Emergency Department and the Ambulatory Area (referred to as GPAU).
• - To contribute cover of the Acute Medical Unit on Weekdays. Weekend work can also be considered if the candidate wishes with time off in lieu during the week.
• - To help further develop the Medical Same Day Emergency Care service.
• - To liaise and work with the Emergency Department to provide a seamless acute medical service to patients.
• - To enhance links with the Emergency Department.
• - Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• - To develop acute medicine for the benefit of patients along with the other Consultants at UHL, and our external commissioners and provider partners.
• - To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
• - To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
• - To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
• - To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
• - To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit.
• - To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
• - To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
• - To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group.
• - To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher
• - To contribute to research in acute care

Person specification

Communication

Essential

• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment. High standard of presentation both writ

Trust Value

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPCH AND APLS
• MB BS or Equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
• Fully trained in General and Acute Paediatrics
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.

Planning and Organization

Essential

• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Awareness of Service Development issues.

EDI

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Others

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.