About this role
Job summary
We are looking to appoint five enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultants into new roles which combine General Internal Medicine service with a Group 1 medical specialty. We are looking for candidates with a passion for delivering high quality care to patients in a variety of settings, who are enthusiastic about GIM and who want an opportunity to shape and deliver a new service which will enhance the care we provide for our patients. We are looking for clinicians who can help to shape and develop our brand new GIM service as well as delivering high quality care and education to our trainee doctors. These roles provide exposure to a broad and varied case mix, supporting the development of advanced clinical skills and providing excellent opportunities for leadership, service improvement, multidisciplinary working, clinical education, and involvement in research.
Candidates should be dual qualified in General Internal Medicine (GIM) and a Group 1 specialty (gastroenterology, neurology, respiratory medicine, cardiology, stroke medicine, infectious diseases, acute medicine, renal medicine, palliative care, diabetes and endocrinology, rheumatology, geriatrics).
Main duties of the job
These are 10 PA posts, split between one of the above specialist services (4 PA DCC) and GIM (4 PA DCC). Two SPA are offered to include 1.5 core SPA plus an additional 0.5 for educational and clinical supervision of trainee doctors and ACPs within GIM. In year 1 this additional 0.5 will be used to support induction and orientation if this is a successful candidate's first consultant post. A further 0.5 SPA will be available for other appropriate activities that benefit both the consultant and the service after the first 12 months.
The GIM commitment will include 10 weeks per year on a 30 bedded GIM ward, acute and GIM clinics, supervision of the Virtual ward and support for the medical take. Clinic sessions within GIM come with supported admin time between 0.25 PA.
Specialist work in the Group 1 specialty will vary depending on the needs of the service and the interests of the successful candidate but will include the opportunity to develop subspecialty training in one of the biggest teaching hospitals in the country.
On call commitments will be either within the medical take and GIM or split between GIM and the specialty to do a reduced proportion of both on call rotas (depending on speciality).
About us
NUH has a national and international reputation for high quality patient care and research, education and innovation. We have strong links to local universities. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for students, as well as being a major research organisation.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
Access to Staff Wellbeing programme including free 24 hour advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, staff physiotherapy and staff support networks On site day nursery Amazon parcel collection points Secure cycle facilities Consultant car park on the QMC campus Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services Salary sacrifice schemes Cycle to work and travel passes
Job description Job responsibilities
GIM is based at Queens Medical Centre. Specialist services are spread over 2 sites, Queens Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital with most specialities providing clinical services of some kind on both campuses.
The duties are subject to review, in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, their consultant colleagues and the Trust.
In addition to providing general medicine, NUH offers services in almost all regional and super regional services within the NHS and there are ample opportunities for career development beyond CCT.
Any consultant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post on a part-time basis; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
For consultants working on bank holidays, an additional day of annual leave will be allowed in lieu for each day.
Person Specification
Professional Registration Essential
Full GMC registration & Licence To Practise Specialist registration - dual accredited GIM plus a Group 1 specialty or Group 1 plus post CCT GIM experience CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
Higher research degree (MD/PhD) Specific training in communication skills - difficult conversations etc
Clinical Skills/Experience Essential
Experience in acute and general internal medicine. Evidence of active participation in research, evaluation and audit. Evidence of working effectively with a multi-disciplinary team Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
Desirable
Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors Development of sub-specialty interest to complement the Dept. Experience of developing policies and protocols
Managment Skills Essential
Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery. Experience of service and practice development and in managing change. Experience of leading & developing people. Able to delegate appropriately. Able to work in a team.
Desirable
Higher management degree or qualification or training Experience of change management
Teaching, Audit and Research Essential
Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Desirable
Original Research Publications Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust Values
Personal Skills/Qualities Essential
Able to work flexibly in a changing health service Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Practical Requirements Essential
Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address QMC Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)