Job summary
We are looking to appoint five enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultants into new roles which combine General Internal Medicine service with a Group 1 medical specialty. We are looking for candidates with a passion for delivering high quality care to patients in a variety of settings, who are enthusiastic about GIM and who want an opportunity to shape and deliver a new service which will enhance the care we provide for our patients. We are looking for clinicians who can help to shape and develop our brand new GIM service as well as delivering high quality care and education to our trainee doctors. These roles provide exposure to a broad and varied case mix, supporting the development of advanced clinical skills and providing excellent opportunities for leadership, service improvement, multidisciplinary working, clinical education, and involvement in research.

Candidates should be dual qualified in General Internal Medicine (GIM) and a Group 1 specialty (gastroenterology, neurology, respiratory medicine, cardiology, stroke medicine, infectious diseases, acute medicine, renal medicine, palliative care, diabetes and endocrinology, rheumatology, geriatrics).

Main duties of the job
These are 10 PA posts, split between one of the above specialist services (4 PA DCC) and GIM (4 PA DCC). Two SPA are offered to include 1.5 core SPA plus an additional 0.5 for educational and clinical supervision of trainee doctors and ACPs within GIM. In year 1 this additional 0.5 will be used to support induction and orientation if this is a successful candidate's first consultant post. A further 0.5 SPA will be available for other appropriate activities that benefit both the consultant and the service after the first 12 months.

The GIM commitment will include 10 weeks per year on a 30 bedded GIM ward, acute and GIM clinics, supervision of the Virtual ward and support for the medical take. Clinic sessions within GIM come with supported admin time between 0.25 PA.

Specialist work in the Group 1 specialty will vary depending on the needs of the service and the interests of the successful candidate but will include the opportunity to develop subspecialty training in one of the biggest teaching hospitals in the country.

On call commitments will be either within the medical take and GIM or split between GIM and the specialty to do a reduced proportion of both on call rotas (depending on speciality).

About us
NUH has a national and international reputation for high quality patient care and research, education and innovation. We have strong links to local universities. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for students, as well as being a major research organisation.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Access to Staff Wellbeing programme including free 24 hour advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, staff physiotherapy and staff support networks
• On site day nursery
• Amazon parcel collection points
• Secure cycle facilities
• Consultant car park on the QMC campus
• Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Cycle to work and travel passes

Job responsibilities
GIM is based at Queens Medical Centre. Specialist services are spread over 2 sites, Queens Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital with most specialities providing clinical services of some kind on both campuses.

The duties are subject to review, in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, their consultant colleagues and the Trust.

In addition to providing general medicine, NUH offers services in almost all regional and super regional services within the NHS and there are ample opportunities for career development beyond CCT.

Any consultant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post on a part-time basis; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

For consultants working on bank holidays, an additional day of annual leave will be allowed in lieu for each day.

Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential

• Full GMC registration & Licence To Practise
• Specialist registration - dual accredited GIM plus a Group 1 specialty or Group 1 plus post CCT GIM experience
• CCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

• Higher research degree (MD/PhD)
• Specific training in communication skills - difficult conversations etc

Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential

• Experience in acute and general internal medicine.
• Evidence of active participation in research, evaluation and audit.
• Evidence of working effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.

Desirable

• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
• Development of sub-specialty interest to complement the Dept.
• Experience of developing policies and protocols

Managment Skills
Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Experience of service and practice development and in managing change.
• Experience of leading & developing people. Able to delegate appropriately.
• Able to work in a team.

Desirable

• Higher management degree or qualification or training
• Experience of change management

Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Desirable

• Original Research
• Publications
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust Values

Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to use the Trust's IT support systems

Practical Requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.