Job summary
- Main area
- Acute
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 419-6218307-C-M-Y
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 20/06/2024
Employer heading
Consultant Acute Physician
Consultant
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Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Did you know that we offer a generous relocation package (if you accept a minimum 12 month contract) – please read the attached document for more details. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
Consultant in Acute Medicine
We are looking to welcome applications for Consultants to join our dynamic and rapidly evolving team of acute physicians. We are especially interested in candidates who are keen to take on a leadership role with exciting management opportunities, supported by our executive team. We have a trust commitment to expand the numbers of our Acute Physicians in accordance with an exciting development of the medical take which is supported by other medical specialities.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint Acute Physicians (or General Physicians with interest in Acute Medicine) to work with our dynamic teams based at York Hospital
These are 10 PA posts , based in Medicine Care Group, York Hospital. There is the potential to subsequently increase to 12PA subject to agreement with Clinical Director, all applicants will have the opportunities to develop specialist skills.
The post holder will join a team of Acute Physicians and Acute Geriatricians who provide senior clinical leadership and daily ward round on the Acute Medical Units and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)
York Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The post holder will take an active role in specialty care of inpatients and will also participate in the General Medicine on call rota at the site. The department is part of a care group wide transformation which has allowed us to develop our Same Day Emergency Care to control assessment of patients and flow into the bed base, working closely with colleagues in Emergency Medicine and General Practice. Applicants with a particular interest in Emergency Medicine in-reach would be strongly encouraged to apply.
The acute service at York includes both an Emergency Assessment Unit and an Acute Medical Unit. Multi-disciplinary working is at the heart of our philosophy and applicants will find our service is well resourced with input from colleagues across disciplines.
Working for our organisation
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We’re situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust’s website in the ‘Working for Us’ section.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Hold license to practise with the General Medical Council
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine or Acute Medicine via; - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 12 months of interview) - CESR (within 12 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent)
- An appropriate higher qualification - MRCP or equivalent
- Valid ALS certificate or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Substantive NHS experience
Clinical Practice / Competence
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in managing acute medical inpatients
- Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- Experience of assessing and managing acutely unwell medical and elderly patients
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
Leadership
Essential criteria
- Is able and willing to take on a leadership role
- Ability to contribute to change management agenda and take a leading role
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Dave Border
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904721252
- Additional information
We would love to discuss the opportunities available to you further. To arrange an informal visit, or to ask any questions, please contact:
Dr Border - Clinical Director
Secretary 01904 721252Mr Nishant Jankee, Senior Operational Manager
Direct line 01904 721644
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