Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Acute Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Medical Consultant within an expanded assessment area medical team. This new model will involve working across existing assessment areas, including support of same day emergency care which has been facilitated with a brand new £2.4 million unit.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
This opportunity will involve working as part of a team responsible for assessing patients in an urgent care setting and providing support with senior decision making early in the patient journey.
This new model has been facilitated by a further £2.6 million investment to support workforce across assessment care which now includes same day emergency care, one assessment ward, and a clinical decisions unit.
The Acute Medical / Surgical teams have developed robust clinical pathways which will underpin patient assessment and Same Day Emergency Care at Bolton. All patients attending the Emergency Department will be assessed utilising the pathways and exclusion criteria to ensure patients are managed effectively and efficiently.
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting new venture for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and we are now looking to build a substantial team that share our vision and drive the service forward. You will work alongside a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team comprising of Consultants, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Coordinators, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Social Services and Community Services to provide a safe, effective and efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see enclosed job description and person specification.
So if you are a Medical Consultant with experience or an interest in Acute or Emergency Medicine, who is proactive, has acute skills and able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment we would love to hear from you.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Basic Medical Qualification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- M.R.C.P.
Qualification
Essential criteria
- On the Specialist Register in Acute or General Medicine or within six months of entry at time of application
Membership
Essential criteria
- Membership of Society of Acute Medicine
Training
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of Acute Medicine
Audit
Essential criteria
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Research
Essential criteria
- Research experience and Publications
Driving licence
Essential criteria
- Current Driving Licence/Use of car for work
On Call-Rota
Essential criteria
- Able to participate in on call rota
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
- Simon Irving
- Job title
- Medical Consultant (Acute Medicine Clinical Lead)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390390
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