Locum General Medicine Consultant with Special Interest
Accepting applications until: 07-Oct-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 07-Oct-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Eastbourne District General Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- Kings Drive
- Tref
- Eastbourne
- Cod post
- BN21 3UD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
- Oriau
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA plus 1 PA for on call)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum based on 10 PA
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- General Medicine
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fulltime General Medicine Consultant within any speciality at East Sussex Healthcare in the Specialist Medicine Division. You will join our established GIM Consultants and nursing teams, specialty trust doctor and junior doctors within medicine division. The Department is looking to appoint an individual who are experienced, dynamic and committed in delivering services that reflect best clinical practice within the specialty of General Medicine.
The applicant will have experience in diagnosing and managing all aspects of General Medicine conditions with assessment and treatment. This post will provide consultant leadership to the supervision of junior medical and nursing teams delivering high quality safe outpatient and inpatient care.
The post will support inpatient referrals to the speciality and provide clinical expertise to the referring medical teams. This post does have an on-call commitment.
We are committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression and revalidation.
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Patient Assessment and Diagnosis
Conduct thorough clinical evaluations, including history-taking and physical examinations. Order and interpret diagnostic tests (blood tests, imaging, ECGs, etc.).Diagnose acute and chronic medical conditions.
Management and Treatment
Develop and implement individualised treatment plans. Manage complex and multi-system illnesses. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary. Prescribe medications and recommend lifestyle changes.
Coordination of Care
Collaborate with other specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Refer patients to appropriate specialists when needed. Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care.
Emergency and Acute Care
Provide acute care for medical emergencies and deteriorating patients. Perform procedures such as lumbar punctures, pleural taps, and joint aspirations if required.
Teaching and Training
Educate and supervise junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff. Participate in continuing medical education and clinical audits.
Research and Quality Improvement
Engage in clinical research to advance medical knowledge.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the department or hospital.
Documentation and Communication
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Hold a medical qualification MBBS or qualification registered with the GMC
- On specialist register for GIM and other medical specialty
Meini prawf dymunol
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
- Comprehensive clinical experience in general medicine and geriatric medicine.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Good all round experience in General Internal Medicine and other Medicine Specialties.
- Special interest and expertise in subspecialty of geriatrics
Management & Administrative Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Audit/Research
- Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
- Supervision of post graduate trainees
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise outpatient waiting lists
Meini prawf dymunol
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of supervising resident doctors
- Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Meini prawf dymunol
- Publications in peer review journals
Language
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- bility to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
- Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
- Commitment to Specialty development
Values and Behaviours
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Put the patient first by being Compassionate, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team – communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Shankar Nair
- Teitl y swydd
- General Manager - Specialist Medicine
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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