About this role
Job summary
The Acute Medicine Unit (& SDEC) at the Furness General Hospital prides itself as a Centre of Diagnostic Excellence. Patients are managed effectively and efficiently. This is due to the ethos of the team and the presence of senior clinical decision makers throughout the day.
This post offers the successful candidate an opportunity to contribute to the further development of a well-established service. The post will suit candidates who are passionate about diagnostic accuracy, are motivated to partake in an acute service and can make sound clinical decisions.
We stream medical patients directly into our SDEC, from Primary Care, ambulance providers and the Emergency Department. The successful candidate will provide support/ advice and guidance to the Medical SDEC team, alongside their Acute Medical Unit duties.
Our SDEC provides a comprehensive service aided by our excellent relationship with general internal medicine specialties, pharmacy, and radiology. Complex medical diagnoses can be established and then referred to the relevant specialty for continuing care.
There is an emphasis on the ability of the team members to excel as General Internal Medicine Physicians.
Working hours: 10PAs divided into 8.5 PA DCC and 1.5 SPA. 1 additional PA will be provided for on call and supplement. Additional roles can be negotiated in addition to basic PA's.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Medicine team comprises of a Consultant led team covering 20 Acute Medical Unit beds and a Medical SDEC.
The team is assisted by the on-call consultant, ST3+ on call for medicine and intermediate grade doctors on call for medicine.
The successful candidate will have completed and or awaiting completion of a CCT/CESR in GIM/Specialty area and have the opportunity for a joint job plan designed with them to accommodate their continued practice in a sub-specialty interest, Acute Medicine and their parent specialty.
The successful candidate will:
Be dedicated to hands-on involvement with medical admissions to the Acute Medicine Unit focusing on timely assessment, management and discharge Supervise junior doctors and ANPs, seeing patients in our medical SDEC & on AMU Supervise & co-ordinate junior doctors on AMU Teach & train undergraduate medical students & junior doctors Provide leadership & work as part of our team Be part of the on-call team
Part-time applicants will have their PAs adjusted pro rata and additional sessions/ on call to be discussed.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Job description Job responsibilities
Application for thissubstantivepost will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications Essential
Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC. Specialist Registration, or within 6 months of award at time of interview. Current entry on the GMC Specialist register via: oCertificate of completion in Specialist Training (CTT) or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview, or oCertificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or within 6 months of successful CESR oEuropean Community Rights
Desirable
MD or Ph D degree Substantial (5 years +) Acute internal medical experience Speciality certificate Examinations in Acute Internal Medicine
Experience Essential
Broad exposure to medical diseases and the management of these. Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/ supervise junior medical staff and medical students
Desirable
Confident in the care of acutely ill patients.
Ability/skills Essential
Ability to supervise Junior Doctors ability to plan and conduct audit =+/- research projects Keen and enthusiastic in the field of Acute medicine IT literate- and able to use a fully digital Patient Record system as part of operating practice
Desirable
Evidence of recent research with relevant publications
Research and Audit Essential
Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills Essential
Demonstrate effective team working skills Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes. Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Leadership* Essential
An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: oEmpower others oLead through change oInfluence strategically oCollaborative working oDrive for improvement oIntegrity
other Essential
Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities Ability to communicate effectively Ability to form and maintain good working relations with colleagues and patients.
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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Barrow in Furness
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)