Consultant Acute Physician
Job Description
Job title: Consultant Acute Physician
Company: NHS
Job description: This is an exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals, with ongoingsignificant investment in medical and nursing staff and hospitalinfrastructure. We are benefitting from an extensive new buildin the emergency department and are working with our systempartners to develop integrated patient pathways. We areseeking clinicians who can help shape the future of Acute andSame Day Emergency Care pathways contributing to ouremerging clinical strategy.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of acutely unwell medical patients.
- Supervise and lead the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC), and Same-Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services.
- Ensure seamless transitions of care from the Emergency Department toAcute Medicine and beyond.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement innovative pathways for acute care.
- Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and governance activities.
- Actively participate in the training and mentorship of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 700,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post – For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted30 December 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata where applicable)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-5335CONWHHJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalKennington RoadAshfordTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), or relevant CESR or European Community Rights, or Consultant experience in Acute/General medicine
Desirable
- Leadership or teaching experience
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications
- Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD
Skills and experienceEssential
- Broad level of teaching experience and competence in Acute Medicine
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical school
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take independent responsibility for patients
Desirable
- RCP Specialist Certification in Acute Medicine
- U.K clinical experience
- Added skillset in point of care ultrasound, ECHO (FICE)
Clinical governanceDesirable
- Evidence of participation in Audit, QIP, and Mortality meetings
Other requirementsEssential
- Most roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites
- Upholds and models the Trust value
Desirable
- Managerial skills or Digital I.T experience to enable innovative clinical pathways (virtual wards)
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Welcoming and polite
- Attentive and helpful
- Respect others’ time
- Speak up on behalf of those who can’t
Desirable
- Passionate about advancing career plans
Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), or relevant CESR or European Community Rights, or Consultant experience in Acute/General medicine
Desirable
- Leadership or teaching experience
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications
- Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD
Skills and experienceEssential
- Broad level of teaching experience and competence in Acute Medicine
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical school
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take independent responsibility for patients
Desirable
- RCP Specialist Certification in Acute Medicine
- U.K clinical experience
- Added skillset in point of care ultrasound, ECHO (FICE)
Clinical governanceDesirable
- Evidence of participation in Audit, QIP, and Mortality meetings
Other requirementsEssential
- Most roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites
- Upholds and models the Trust value
Desirable
- Managerial skills or Digital I.T experience to enable innovative clinical pathways (virtual wards)
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Welcoming and polite
- Attentive and helpful
- Respect others’ time
- Speak up on behalf of those who can’t
Desirable
- Passionate about advancing career plans
Expected salary: £105504 – 139882 per year
Location: Ashford, Kent
