Consultant in Acute Medicine *With up to £28k Bonus* inWeston-Super-Mare inWeston-Super-Mare PUBLISHED 8 DEC 2023
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Acute Medicine is comprised of the following:
- 28 inpatient bedded Acute Medical Unit on Sandford Ward. Clinical leadership is provided by Two consultants based on the ward from 09:00-17:00 to complete ward rounds, oversee new admissions and manage referrals.
- Same Day Emergency Unit runs 7 days a week 08:00 to 22:00 alongside the Emergency Department. The Acute Medicine Consultant is present from 09:00 to 17:00 on weekdays to facilitate rapid and early senior review of the patients. The team run a HOT/Bring back clinic within SDEC.
Waterside, 16 Bedded General Medicine Ward, Ward round take place 2-3 time a week but daily board round support.
- Acute Medicine provides leadership of the Acute Medical Take with Acute Medicine consultant leading from 09:00 -17:00 on weekdays based within the Emergency Department.
GIM On-Call element on a 1:11 ratio. This would be on site from 17:00 -19:00 post taking new admissions and non-resident until 08:00.
Additionally, as a team we are committed to offering support with CESR training and Personal Development Plans as detailed within the main Job description. See page 6 & 7 for further information.
We are happy to support applications from individual who want a Less Than Full Time job plan. If you would like to discuss, please contact Dr Bhat for further discussions.
Acute Medicine is an essential pillar of urgent care at UHBW. We have ambitious plans to grow the service at Weston General Hospital with the expansion of our Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit, and optimising clinical pathways.
You will have a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of the service. You will be joining an enthusiastic, collaborative multi-disciplinary team that is committed to driving forward the Trust vision for Acute Medicine.
Our service is comprised of a 28 bedded Acute Medical Unit (Sandford Ward), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, Waterside 16 Bedded General Medicine and the Medical Take in Emergency Department. Part of the Weston General Hospital team, we work closely with colleagues in the Emergency Department, Care of the Elderly, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Surgical and Trauma & Orthopaedics specialities. We work closely with colleagues within Bristol hospitals and would be happy to review cross site working arrangements.
As well as joining a welcoming, talented team in a beautiful town, we offer:
Competitive recruitment and retention incentives of up to £20K (pro-rata for fixed term posts)
Relocation allowance and support of up to £8K (in line with Trust Relocation policy)
Negotiable job plans up to a maximum of 12PAs
Ability to pursue specialist interests e.g., research, teaching, leadership, and cross-specialty working.
We welcome applications from candidates on the CESR pathway.
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and direction for the multi professional team in the management of the acute medical patients. It is expected that they will lead ward rounds, direct the management of patients, perform practical procedures, teach both junior medical and other staff, attend multidisciplinary meetings, take part in the governance activity of the department, participate in the management and administration of the service and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the Trust as required.
Acute Medicine is comprised of the following:
- 28 inpatient bedded Acute Medical Unit on Sandford Ward. Clinical leadership is provided by Two consultants based on the ward from 09:00-17:00 to complete ward rounds, oversee new admissions and manage referrals.
- Same Day Emergency Unit runs 7 days a week 08:00 to 22:00 alongside the Emergency Department. The Acute Medicine Consultant is present from 09:00 to 17:00 on weekdays to facilitate rapid and early senior review of the patients. The team run a HOT/Bring back clinic within SDEC.
Waterside, 16 Bedded General Medicine Ward, Ward round take place 2-3 time a week but daily board round support.
- Acute Medicine provides leadership of the Acute Medical Take with Acute Medicine consultant leading from 09:00 -17:00 on weekdays based within the Emergency Department.
GIM On-Call element on a 1:11 ratio. This would be on site from 17:00 -19:00 post taking new admissions and non-resident until 08:00.
Additionally, as a team we are committed to offering support with CESR training and Personal Development Plans as detailed within the main Job description. See page 6 & 7 for further information.
We are happy to support applications from individual who want a Less Than Full Time job plan. If you would like to discuss, please contact Dr Bhat for further discussions.
Acute Medicine is an essential pillar of urgent care at UHBW. We have ambitious plans to grow the service at Weston General Hospital with the expansion of our Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit, and optimising clinical pathways.
You will have a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of the service. You will be joining an enthusiastic, collaborative multi-disciplinary team that is committed to driving forward the Trust vision for Acute Medicine.
Our service is comprised of a 28 bedded Acute Medical Unit (Sandford Ward), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, Waterside 16 Bedded General Medicine and the Medical Take in Emergency Department. Part of the Weston General Hospital team, we work closely with colleagues in the Emergency Department, Care of the Elderly, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Surgical and Trauma & Orthopaedics specialities. We work closely with colleagues within Bristol hospitals and would be happy to review cross site working arrangements.
As well as joining a welcoming, talented team in a beautiful town, we offer:
Competitive recruitment and retention incentives of up to £20K (pro-rata for fixed term posts)
Relocation allowance and support of up to £8K (in line with Trust Relocation policy)
Negotiable job plans up to a maximum of 12PAs
Ability to pursue specialist interests e.g., research, teaching, leadership, and cross-specialty working.
We welcome applications from candidates on the CESR pathway.
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and direction for the multi professional team in the management of the acute medical patients. It is expected that they will lead ward rounds, direct the management of patients, perform practical procedures, teach both junior medical and other staff, attend multidisciplinary meetings, take part in the governance activity of the department, participate in the management and administration of the service and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the Trust as required.
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