Acute Medicine Consultant

We are working with a General Hospital based in the South West who are looking to recruit Acute Medicine Consultants for their department. The Trust can offer Fixed term contracts up to 24 months or Permanent contracts for candidates who hold GMC Specialist Registration. The department are looking for candidates who have a keen interest in Acute Medicine, ideally they will be close to submitting the Portfolio pathway formerly known as CESR. The post has an attractive job plan: 6 Direct Clinical Care, 2 SPA, 2 flexible PA's within AM. Consultants are supportive and enjoy collaborative working. The team hold regular acute medicine team meetings for updates and planning. The team is flexible in accommodating the interests of new colleagues. The Hospital offers a range of opportunities for new consultants to be involved in QI, service development, IT projects, research and in education and training. There is excellent practical, administrative and management support for roles in these areas. Flexible working arrangements will help to facilitate a desirable work-life balance with the post-holder completing their PA’s between the hours of 08:00-17:00. There is no on-call requirement with this post, with the option for your hours to be annualised. Key requirements GMC Registration MRCP in full or equivalent post graduate qualification Experience in an Acute Medicine setting Leadership and Management experience Candidates who are nearing CCT completion are encouraged to apply. The Trust is situated in the heart of beautiful coastlines and scenic walks, offering a quick escape from work and the opportunity to reset. The area has a good network of schools for those relocating with young families. There are well established transport links.

We are working with a University Hospital based in the South West who are looking to recruit Acute Medicine Consultants for their department. These are permanent posts, however, the Trust will look at Fixed term contracts for candidates without GMC Specialist Registration. The department can support the portfolio pathway and at present have 3 Doctors completing this process. The post is a 10 PA contract with the opportunity for 2 additional PA's in a sub specialist interest, there is an on call commitment. Acute Medicine Consultants will be expected to work no more than one in seven weekends, in line with other medical specialties. This will usually involve one long day (0800 to 2000 with a break in the middle) and one short day (0800 to 1300), or Saturday Take Assist (1100 to 1800) and Sunday SDEC shift (1000 to 1700). Key requirements GMC Registration MRCP in full or equivalent post graduate qualification Experience in an Acute Medicine setting Leadership and Management experience Candidates who are nearing CCT completion are encouraged to apply. The Trust is situated in the heart of beautiful coastlines and scenic walks, offering a quick escape from work and the opportunity to reset. The area has a good network of schools for those relocating with young families. There are well established transport links.  

We are working with an NHS Trust based in the East of England who are looking to recruit Emergency Medicine Specialty Doctors for their division. The Emergency Department, has recently had a new expansion and has opened 4 beds in resus; 16 Majors bays and fit to sit areas. 3 Rapid assessment/ambulance off load area. 6 bays in Ambulatory majors with a further 4 rooms for assessment. There is a dedicated paediatric facility consisting of a waiting room and 3 cubicles. Paediatric patients make up around 20% of the workload. There is 7 an Urgent Care are with 6 cubicles and waiting room for minor injury and illness patients. The hospital has a fully operational floodlit Helipad which provides easy access to emergency care for many of our patients who are injured/fall ill in the more remote areas of the region. The role is a 10 PA contract which can be divided into 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA time, there is support for CESR depending on what requirements the successful candidate has. There are some key requirements for this role: Full GMC Registration Full MRCEM NHS Experience at Registrar level Life Supports: ALS, ATLS, APLS Other details surrounding this role: NHS Specialty Doctor Salary scale £59,175- £95,400 10 PA contract Permanent Contract CESR Programme The Trust is situated in the East of England, north of Cambridge and just below the beautiful Norfolk coastline. There are direct trains to central London and connecting routes to Stansted airport.  

We are working with an NHS Trust situated in the South West of the UK who have recently undergone some additional investment to increase their medical workforce within Acute Medicine. The Trust boast an excellent record in supporting candidates with the Portfolio pathway and have successfully assisted a number of doctors with gaining specialist registration via this route. In order to support this process the Trust are offering successful candidates 2 year fixed term contracts, this can be extended if more time is required to complete the Portfolio pathway. The AMU has several distinct functions: 08.00 to 20h00 there is a shop floor AMU consultant continually reviewing patients with junior colleagues. Patients may remain within the AMU especially when it is expected that they will be discharged within 24 to 48 hours. There is 14 bedded OPAL unit There is Specialty Ownership on AMU 7/7 We work closely with our Acute GP colleagues to deliver an integrate Primary and secondary care service Postgrad and Undergraduate teaching is a large part of our roles and we have now been rated as the best trust in the best region for Postgraduate teaching. Teaching and Training The post-holder is expected to participate in the teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other clinical staff groups. The post-holder will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. Study and Training The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose, and the post-holder will be entitled to apply to the Trust’s Study Leave Committee for a contribution to funding of this activity. Research Members of the Division are encouraged to pursue approved topics of research. There are funds available within the hospital for approved studies. The use of commercial funds for ethically approved The job plan is structured around 10 PAs. 2.5 SPA non-timetabled activity during year one of appointment. After the first-year consultants are entitled to 1.5 SPA and an additional 1.0PA SPA is negotiable for specific activities and interests. DCC 8.5 PAs ward work, admin, and PMS teaching. Candidate Requirements GMC Registration Relevant NHS Experience at Senior Registrar/ Consultant level Overseas experience working at Consultant level Desire to complete the Portfolio Pathway The Trust are situated in a rural location which is popular for tourists and home to some of the most picturesque beaches in the UK. An excellent opportunity to focus on well being offering the perfect work life balance. A place where you can enjoy beautiful walks across countryside and coastline as well as the opportunity to progress your career.