Consultant Acute Medicine inBlackpool inBlackpool PUBLISHED 20 DEC 2023
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Please see attached job description for the full details of the main duties and responsibilities for the role of Consultant and also Head of Department
There are many opportunities within the Trust for leadership, research and education. We have strong links with Lancaster University and would support flexible job plans linked to other specialities and /or responsibilities
An exciting opportunity to join the Acute Medicine team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals within the Division of Integrated Medicine and Emergency Care.
In addition to our Consultant vacancy we also looking for the right person to lead our services as the new Head of Acute Medicine. This role will be a 2 PA time commitment whilst also attracting a responsibility payment of £10K. The appointment of this role would be for a term of three years, subject to satisfactory annual reviews.
Our Emergency Village work is complete and we now have a modern Same Day Emergency Care department co-located to the Emergency Department, plus a large Acute Medical Unit and and Short Stay Unit situated above.
The Consultant team oversees and leads in the daily reviews of the medical take through these areas supporting and encouraging patient care being provided in the right place, first time ensuring national and local targets are recognised and achieved.
The service is staffed by a large team of Consultants, Registrars, junior doctors, ACP's and Physician Associates. The medical on call service is also coordinated through here that is staffed by a mixture of trainees and substantive colleagues. Many students also have their placements in the service making us a busy, fast-paced learning environment.
Please contact us to arrange an informal visit to meet the department and team.
Duties and Responsibilities as a Consultant
Maintain the knowledge and skills essential for fulfilling the job plan.
Responsible for the timely review of all medical patients attending the services.
Responsible to facilitate a rapid triage, assessment and discharge for the ambulatory patients and coordinate a clinic appointment if required.
Daily ward rounds and identifying morning discharges ensuring the patient is safely discharged from the department.
Administrative duties within the department.
Provide high quality care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff..
To ensure adequate supervision of junior staff including break supervision and adherence to European Working Time Directive
Undertake re-validation as per the General Medical Council and will be required to undergo multi-source feedback and participate in reflective practice.
Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
Attend Clinical Governance and take on leadership roles to support continuous learning and improvement.
Liaise with clinicians and managers within and outside of the department to address issues arising that affecting the service.
Participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
Management of the department to maintain efficient and timely patient flow with specific reference to both local and national standards.
Contribute towards the teaching of medical trainees and students in the department
Please see attached job description for the full details of the main duties and responsibilities for the role of Consultant and also Head of Department
There are many opportunities within the Trust for leadership, research and education. We have strong links with Lancaster University and would support flexible job plans linked to other specialities and /or responsibilities
An exciting opportunity to join the Acute Medicine team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals within the Division of Integrated Medicine and Emergency Care.
In addition to our Consultant vacancy we also looking for the right person to lead our services as the new Head of Acute Medicine. This role will be a 2 PA time commitment whilst also attracting a responsibility payment of £10K. The appointment of this role would be for a term of three years, subject to satisfactory annual reviews.
Our Emergency Village work is complete and we now have a modern Same Day Emergency Care department co-located to the Emergency Department, plus a large Acute Medical Unit and and Short Stay Unit situated above.
The Consultant team oversees and leads in the daily reviews of the medical take through these areas supporting and encouraging patient care being provided in the right place, first time ensuring national and local targets are recognised and achieved.
The service is staffed by a large team of Consultants, Registrars, junior doctors, ACP's and Physician Associates. The medical on call service is also coordinated through here that is staffed by a mixture of trainees and substantive colleagues. Many students also have their placements in the service making us a busy, fast-paced learning environment.
Please contact us to arrange an informal visit to meet the department and team.
Duties and Responsibilities as a Consultant
Maintain the knowledge and skills essential for fulfilling the job plan.
Responsible for the timely review of all medical patients attending the services.
Responsible to facilitate a rapid triage, assessment and discharge for the ambulatory patients and coordinate a clinic appointment if required.
Daily ward rounds and identifying morning discharges ensuring the patient is safely discharged from the department.
Administrative duties within the department.
Provide high quality care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff..
To ensure adequate supervision of junior staff including break supervision and adherence to European Working Time Directive
Undertake re-validation as per the General Medical Council and will be required to undergo multi-source feedback and participate in reflective practice.
Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
Attend Clinical Governance and take on leadership roles to support continuous learning and improvement.
Liaise with clinicians and managers within and outside of the department to address issues arising that affecting the service.
Participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
Management of the department to maintain efficient and timely patient flow with specific reference to both local and national standards.
Contribute towards the teaching of medical trainees and students in the department
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