Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the innovative and established Acute Medical Unit (AMU) team within Emergency Care at University Hospitals Southampton as an AMU Consultant. This is a substantive post.
This is an opportunity to join a team of 11 Acute Medical Consultants. The unit serves a population of 350,000 and is a teaching department of the University of Southampton. The Acute Medical Unit is a purpose built 54 bedded unit, with an additional surge capacity of 14 beds plus a short-stay area downstream. We have a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) facility that is expanding pathways and services to meet the increasing demand for emergency care both from primary care and the emergency department. The AMU team has also recently developed virtual acute care pathways which will be developed further and supported by this role.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live, and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
SDEC currently has 7 trolley spaces and 10+ chairs for assessment of both expected patients and those patients on an ambulatory pathway. The department has a reputation for clinical excellence and innovation. We are looking to appoint a dynamic consultant who has ambition and drive to further develop our services over 7 days.
Working within a team of 11 consultants in the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) you will provide hands on consultant service between on any one of four rolling shifts spanning 14 hours 8am-10pm.
Clinical duties:
- Provide Consultant service to the AMU and SDEC and an in-reach service to the emergency department and direct GP admission services
- Undertake Post Take Ward Rounds of all admissions and review all non-specialty patients on AMU.
- Lead on Medical Handover of Patients
- Jointly lead the organisation and development of Acute Medicine in the division including arrangements for the associated junior medical staff.
- Work in close collaboration with both Specialist and Emergency Department Consultants and Primary Care to improve the management of medical emergencies, to achieve the 4-hour emergency access target and support the development of ambulatory pathways.
- Offer immediate support to junior medical staff involved in the management of emergency medicine.
- To participate in the teaching and training of junior medical and nurse practitioner staff
- To participate in AMU governance including morbidity and mortality meetings
This is a 10PA (8 DCC and 2 SPA) post which can be adjusted to individual needs.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who has the knowledge, clinical and technical skills to provide a joint consultant led service in Emergency Care and assist driving the service forward. Candidates should have a CCT/CESR in Acute and General Internal Medicine and on the GMCs Specialist Register. Applicants who are within six months of obtaining their CCT on the date of interview may also apply. Applicants who have dual accreditation in another speciality, including Acute Internal Medicine, are encouraged to apply for the post.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1166 - This vacancy closes on or before: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- CCT in Acute Medicine (and/or General Medicine)
- GMC registration licence to practice
Desirable
- Research Qualification
- Education/training qualification
- Leadership/management qualification
- Clinical Skill Training qualification e.g. Echo/FAMUS
- Higher Degree
- Trained/GMC Registered Educational Supervisor
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Substantive posts in Acute Medicine, General Medicine or Medical Specialty
- Current or recent participation in audit and clinical governance
- Experience of working in an Ambulatory Care unit (SDEC)
Desirable
- Research and Teaching hospital experience
- Experience of developing Ambulatory Care pathways
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Management skills and evidence of formal management or leadership training
- Awareness of changing structure of NHS
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD