Consultant Acute Medicine
The team are looking for a dedicated Acute Medicine Consultant to join their expanding team. This is an exciting time to be joining as the role of Acute Medicine continues to grow in patient pathways through the hospital. In conjunction with the NHS long term plan of expanding SDEC and focus on Frailty cases, you’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team providing diverse acute care.
Main Duties:
- The applicant will be responsible for the assessment, investigation and management of acutely unwell adult medical patients.
- You will be play a large role in providing clinical leadership and senior decision making within the Acute team.
- The Acute Medical Unit is managed by two Consultants between the hours of 09:00 – 17:00. When on duty here you will be managing referrals, completing ward rounds, and overseeing new admissions.
- The role will also include duties in the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit which is co-managed with the Emergency Department. SDEC is open 10:00 – 22:00, with Consultant presence from 11:00 – 19:00. SDEC receives referrals from the Emergency Department, the Acute Medical Take, GPs, community referrals, and the ambulance service.
- You will also be working closely with colleagues in the Acute Frailty Unit, aiming to reduce unnecessary admissions of elderly patients to the hospital.
- There is also Acute Medical Consultant presence in the Emergency Department to help with diagnoses and referral to the AMU.
- Acute Medicine Physicians are also heavily involved in managing the Acute Medical Take.
- To be part of the Acute Consultant on call rota, which at present is 1:7 weekends.
- Working alongside the acute oncall team, which is largely medics from the general medical specialties.
- This is a 10 PA contract, which consists of 8.5 PAs of direct clinical work and 1.5 PAs per week Supporting Professional Activities.
- As a senior member of staff you will be involved in teaching junior medical staff, alongside nurses, AHPs, and other members of the Acute team. This may be classroom or bedside teaching.
- The team are focussed on maintaining high standards of care so you will be expected to partake in quality improvement / audit / clinical governance activities.
- There is also the option to undertake your own research, as well as supervising junior doctors’ research.
The Hospital and Department:
You will be joining a team of Acute Medicine Physicians who are committed to maintaining a standard of high-quality care. The Acute Medical Unit is situated close to the Emergency Department, SDEC, Acute Frailty Unit, and Radiology department. The Acute Medicine department is part of the Division of Medicine, which encompasses all general medical sub-specialties and the post-holder will be expected to work closely with these teams.
The hospital is a medium-sized hospital with a wide range of services. The Acute Medicine department is looking to expand its Consultant team as the AMU/SDEC become a more integral part of inpatient flow.
The location:
The hospital is based in a large city in the northwest of England. The city has a bustling and vibrant atmosphere and you’ll never be short of things to do. There is a wide range of amenities for either a family or a single person moving to the area. There is a large international community in the area and in the hospital team. Cost of living in this area is low compared with many other parts of the UK.
Requirements:
The team are looking for individuals with senior decision making capability, strong management and leadership skills, and effective communication in a busy acute setting.
To apply for this position, you will need the following:
- Full MRCP
- GMC registration with a license to practise or in the final stages
- Experience as a senior clinician – Consultant, Specialist, Specialty Doctor etc.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.
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Consultant Elderly Medicine
This well-reputed Trust are looking for a new Consultant in Elderly Medicine to join their wonderful, supportive team as part of plans to grow the Frailty/Elderly Unit. The hospital serves a local population with a high degree of frailty, this role has been created due to recent plans to develop the hospital as a regional centre for Geriatric medicine.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue any sub-specialty interests within Medicine as part of their own development.
Main Duties:
You will be required to make senior decisions and review patients who come through the front door.
You will help contribute the development of Same Day Emergency Care and cover the Acute Medical Unit. Some of the main duties will also include:
- Liaise with the Emergency Department to make sure an outstanding service is provided for patients.
- To actively be involved in Audits and Quality improvement.
- As a senior member of staff, you will be required to provide teaching and guidance to Junior Doctors.
- Participate in Research projects.
- Yearly appraisal meetings with the team.
- Work closely with the Emergency Department to make sure there is constant communication.
The Hospital:
The hospital has just over 600 beds is the main site within the Trust. Geriatrics is part of the Medicine Division so you’ll work closely with colleagues across a wide range of medical sub-specialties including Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Stroke, Neurology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, etc. There are also close links with GPs and community colleagues to ensure effective patient discharge and follow up.
The location:
The opportunity is based in a city in the west midlands:
- The area is famed for its international community and diverse range of markets, shops and restaurants.
- There are many ‘Good’ and ‘Excellent’ rated schools in the area so the level of education is very high.
- Good access to Birmingham International airport for when you want to visit family and friends overseas.
Requirements:
In order to apply for this role you will need:
- Full MRCP
- IELTS or OET
- GMC Registration complete or in process
- Previous Consultant experience working with elderly patients, or Specialist/Registrar experience and looking to step up
How to Apply
To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.
Specialist Acute Medicine
This is a new post that sits between Specialty Doctor grade and Consultant grade. It was created to give doctors an opportunity to focus on providing direct patient care at a Consultant level but less on the other clinical and non-clinical responsibilities required of a Consultant.
The Trust is able to offer a flexible job pattern around the candidates own personal circumstances. The team is committed to providing continuous service improvement with opportunities for everyone to become involved.
Specialists also have opportunities to access an increasing number of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities through different national initiatives. They're regularly involved in teaching, leading service development, and research.
Main Duties:
- Act as one of the responsible Consultants for the management of patients admitted to the Acute Medicine Unit.
- Supervise and run the Ambulatory Care Unit.
- Support the medical on-call team.
- Provide senior clinical support to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Liaise closely with ED, medical and critical care, in-patient teams and primary and community services to ensure collaborative working arrangements are in place, which maximise benefits to patient care.
- Support and teach junior medical staff.
- Participate in clinical governance activities including clinical audits, incident reporting, risk management, complaint reviews, CPD. Each specialty has a Consultant Clinical Governance lead.
- Promote a friendly and team-based working environment.
- There are opportunities to undertake research. There are University and Trust research facilities available to use for interested doctors.
The Hospital:
The hospital is a medium-sized district general hospital with a CQC rating of ‘Good’. The hospital has a reputation for delivering high standards of care to the local population. The hospital offers a range of development opportunities for medical professionals including a tailored educational plan. The hospital has a good track record of helping doctors get their CCT through CESR and would be willing to offer the same dedicated support for the successful applicant.
The location:
You’ll be based on the southern coast of England just an hour’s train journey from London.
The area has a high standard of living and a range of attractive towns and villages to choose from. The county boasts some beautiful countryside, historic towns, and a range of cultural attractions, making it a great place to both work and live.
You’ll be based in a town that has excellent transport connections to London. This can make it easier for international doctors to travel around the UK and access other parts of the healthcare system.
The standard of local schooling local to the hospital is fantastic. It’s a safe, family-friendly area to live which benefits from a good mix of urban and rural style of living.
Requirements:
To apply for this position, you will need the following:
- GMC registration complete or in process
- Full MRCP
- OET or IELTS
- At least 12 years of clinical experience
- Evidence of previous management/leadership responsibilities
How to Apply
To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.
Senior Clinical Fellow Respiratory Medicine
The Trust are looking for a highly motivated and experienced clinician to work as part of their Registrar set up within Acute Medicine. This role will suit doctors who have a sub-specialty interest in Respiratory Medicine they’d like to pursue; doctors who are looking to gain their first year of NHS experience to get into the training system; or doctors who are simply looking for their next non-training role at Registrar level.
Main Duties:
- You will be required to take responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients based in the respiratory department and those coming through the front door.
- Participate in the General Medicine on call rota.
- Keep patient notes up to date.
- Take an active role in any multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure patients with conditions across specialties are given a high standard of care.
- Take responsibility for teaching junior doctors, nurses and medical students.
- Keep clinical knowledge up to date with CPD, you will be allocated a period of study leave to for this.
The Hospital
You will be based at a medium sized district acute general hospital which was recently redeveloped 10 years ago. The hospital has a reputation for being very supportive of doctors coming straight from overseas so tends to be a good starting point if its your first role in the NHS. The hospital has been accredited as one of the UK’s top research centers, you will be encouraged to participate in the research taking place that involves the Respiratory department.
The location:
The hospital is located in a large town on the south coast of England. It’s a popular spot for holidaymakers in the summer… You’ll be able to benefit from some wonderful coastal scenery which includes some of the country’s nicest beaches. You’re only a couple of hours away from London via car or train here. The town has a diverse, cosmopolitan population and has a reputation for being a great place to raise a young family.
Requirements:
To apply for this position, you will need the following:
- GMC registration complete or in process
- MRCP or another postgraduate qualification (PLAB, USMLE, Sri Lankan MD etc)
- Previous Registrar experience either overseas or in the UK
How to Apply
To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.
Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine
Main Duties:
- Providing senior clinical opinions and being responsible for leadership, management and decision making in the AMU.
- Participate in the AMU weekend Consultant on-call rota, which is 1:8 weekends, shifts from 08:00 to 14:00.
- This is a 10 PA post, 8.5 of these PAs will be clinical work, with the remaining 1.5 SPA dedicated to CPD, appraisals, research etc.
The Hospital:
The hospital has a range of medical services including Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Respiratory, Cardiology, Care of the Elderly, Infectious Diseases and General Medicine.
The team are keen to support people through CESR and can discuss this further if it’s something you’re interested in.
The location:
The hospital is based in Manchester, in the north of England. This is one of the most sought-after locations for doctors moving to the UK. Cost of living is low, so you have greater spending power with your take home salary. It’s an incredibly culturally diverse region with access to international markets, shops and restaurants. There is good access to an international airport for ease of visiting family and friends overseas.
Requirements:
As well as current NHS Consultants, the team are open to discussions with doctors with overseas Consultant experience, or UK middle grades looking to step up to a Consultant level, as well as a range of other profiles.
To apply for this position, you will need the following:
- Full MRCP (or equivalent post-graduate qualification)
- GMC Registration either waiting ID check or Complete
Desirable:
- SCE exam
How BDI Resourcing can support
When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:
- CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
- Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
- Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
- Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more
Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:
- Document gathering and checking
- COS and Visa Application support if applicable
- Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
- Travel Arrangements
- Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care
How to Apply
If this opportunity looks like it might be of interest, please send your CV through to [email protected] and it can be considered for the post. If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the opportunity feel free to send your queries through to the same email address and we can discuss it further.
Acute Medicine ST3
As an Acute Medicine ST3+ you will play a crucial role in the management of the unselected acute take. This is an important role in providing effective and high-quality care for acute patients presenting to the hospital.
The Job
- As an ST3+ in Acute Medicine you will be contributing to the Acute Medicine team as well as the wider Medicine Registrar rota. There is an on-call expectation which is currently 1:8.
- You will be collaborating with, delegating to, and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team.
- The Acute Medicine team manage the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), Acute Medical Unit (AMU), and the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
- The Acute Assessment Unit is for assessing and triaging patients through the hospital and therefore improving patient flow. Same Day Emergency Care is for patients who are acutely unwell but who can be managed without the need for a bed, therefore do not need to be admitted overnight. The Acute Medical Unit is for patients who are acutely unwell and must be admitted into a hospital bed. Registrars in Acute Medicine will be on the rota to cover these three parts of the Acute take at various points throughout the week, so the work is varied.
The Location
The hospital is based in a beautiful part of southwest England. It is in a very popular tourist destination which people visit from all around the UK on holiday. You have great access to some beautiful beaches and countryside for when you want to get out and explore.
The Hospital
- The hospital is an 850 bedded hospital with a wide range of medical inpatient services, including A&E, Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Stroke Medicine, etc.
- This is a University Teaching Hospital so you will be teaching undergraduate students.
Continued Professional Development
- You will be actively participating in audits and quality improvement projects.
- The team are committed to supporting the right individuals through the CESR route.
- You will receive a Trust and department induction upon arrival to ensure you settle into the new role as smoothly as possibly.
The Requirements
In order to apply for this role, you will need:
- Full MRCP
- IELTS or OET
- Full GMC Registration
- Experience in a similar role whether in the NHS or elsewhere
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this opportunity or if you have any questions you’d like to ask then please send your CV through to [email protected] and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this with you.
How BDI Resourcing can help
When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:
- CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
- Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
- Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
- Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more
Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:
- Document gathering and checking
- COS and Visa Application support if applicable
- Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
- Travel Arrangements
- Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care
We look forward to hearing from you regrading this exciting opportunity!