Consultant in Acute Medicine

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Acute Medicine to join our existing team of consultants.

With the implementation of Direct Access Pathways, the UHCW Acute Medicine department is undergoing an exciting period of change and expansion. We are looking for passionate physicians to play an integral role in developing our existing medical admissions and short stay services, whilst also helping shape our new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Acute Frailty units. We would welcome applicants with an interest in Acute Frailty and could support a Job Plan with this as the main area of clinical practice.

For consultants looking to undertake CESR application, we have a wealth of experience within our existing consultant workforce. We have successfully supported several of our consultants through CESR and offer peer support for staff are exploring CCT by this route.

The appointee will be expected to provide, and further develop, acute services for the Trust. This will be done in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines, including primary and tertiary care, to provide an integrated and high-quality service for patients. This includes delivering services in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring the principles of risk management and clinical governance are always maintained.

Main duties of the job

• To take on going responsibility for patients under his/her care.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
• Develop and maintain good communications with general practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
• The appointees will be required to work with colleagues to develop and deliver acute medicine within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
• Provide a consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and primary care.
• Participate in the further developments of the urgent care model for acute medicine working closely with colleagues in the emergency department and primary care.
• Participate in the further developments of Same Day Emergency Care pathways in acute medicine and of treatment protocols and guidelines for critical care medicine.
• Participate in the provision of out-of-hours cover on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided.
• Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this Consultant post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

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.