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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
About
Within our trust we are privileged to work with over 12,500 colleagues who deliver or support our patient services. From therapists to nurses, doctors, researchers, scientists, porters, cleaners, kitchen staff, accountants, those who teach, and the receptionists who welcome our patients, the contribution of all of our colleagues is invaluable.
As one of the largest trusts in the south west, taking a joined-up approach to providing clinical, acute hospital, community health, mental health, learning disability and dental care services. It is what makes the trust an exciting and dynamic environment in which to work and build a progressive career.
Consultant Physicians in Acute Medicine
Accepting applications until: 15-Jan-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 15-Jan-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Musgrove Park Hospital
- Tref
- Taunton
- Cod post
- TA1 5DA
- Major / Minor Region
- Somerset
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £88,364 - £119,133 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Acute Medicine
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This is one new post based at Musgrove Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Musgrove Park, Taunton, Somerset and is central to our continuing reorganisation of the leadership, provision and planning for acute medicine within the Medical Services Group. The post holders should have extensive training and a major interest in acute medicine as ultimately they will provide clinical leadership and assist in the ongoing evolution of this essential key component of our emergency service. Whilst it is accepted that candidates may wish to pursue a medical sub-specialty interest in addition, acute medicine will form the major part of the successful candidate’s direct clinical care activity. The posts will support the weekday running of the Acute Medicine Unit (AMU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and enable a senior acute physician weekday presence within the emergency department (ED), this will be in conjunction with the 6.4 WTE existing acute physicians on a rotational basis.
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The post holder will provide the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients with acute medical problems as outlined in the proposed programme. We are interested in appointing a motivated and highly competent doctor to these posts, as they will take on the task of developing acute medicine services within the broader vision of ‘a high quality, constantly improving Trust, providing excellent clinical services’.
It is envisaged that the successful applicants will, in conjunction with the current post holders, be responsible for:
· consultant supervision of the acute medical unit
· consultant supervision of the existing ambulatory emergency care unit
· Provide acute medicine presence and support within the emergency department
· Participation in the medical on call rota (currently 1:21 weekdays and 1:7 split weekends).
· Provide consultant level care for the winter pressure escalation beds under the care of acute medicine
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first NHS trust on the English mainland to provide community, mental health and acute hospital services. We work with health and social care partners in Somerset to ensure that we deliver outstanding services that meet the needs of our population.
Location
Taunton is a beautiful area of the South West, located between areas of outstanding natural beauty. Somerset offers you the opportunity to live near some of the UKs most desirable locations; from the beautiful local beaches; to the vibrant cosmopolitan centres of Bristol, Bath and Exeter.
The County town of Taunton boasts a wide range of local amenities including; an extensive range of shopping, a wide range of local restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, and excellent educational facilities. Taunton’s nightlife offers a great atmosphere with cosy pubs and trendy bars. Taunton provides access to the M5 motorway and a mainline intercity rail link with trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours, and Bristol in 30 minutes.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
We’re delighted you’re considering joining the Consultant Physician team as a consultant. As you’re looking to be part of our team of 10 consultants, we thought we’d take the time to write to you about us, what we’re looking for, and what we can offer you.
With opportunities to be mentored, the highest GMC score for training in the south-west, close links to Bristol and Plymouth medical schools and many ongoing projects for the development of acute services in the region we have a wide range of opportunities for those approaching their CCT (or equivalent) certification, as well as experienced consultants. We’re also open to discussing job share, or part time arrangements.
For a detailed overview of the job and it's responsibilities please refer to the job description attached to the advert.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Registered as a specialist in acute medicine with the GMC or will be eligible for inclusion as a specialist within 6 months of interview
Clinical experience & Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Specialty interest in acute medicine complimentary to needs of the department.
- Able to demonstrate significant experience in acute medicine.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Ability to mentor staff both medical and nursing
- Extensive experience in acute medicine
Meini prawf dymunol
- Additional sub-speciality interests
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Thomas Payne
- Teitl y swydd
- Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01823 343751
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
To arrange a visit, or simply have an informal discussion to find out more about the post and team please contact me on 01823 343751 or at [email protected]
I look forward to welcoming you to the team,
Dr Thomas Payne
Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine and Clinical Service Lead
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