York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustConsultant Acute PhysicianJob SummaryWe are looking for a Consultant Acute Physician to join our Acute Medicine team at Scarborough General Hospital. This post forms part of our ongoing investment in strengthening permanent Acute Medicine staffing and supporting the continued development of front-door services, including the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU). This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and supportive team at a key stage in service development, with strong Care Group and Trust-level backing for Acute Medicine and a clear commitment to sustainable service delivery.
Main Duties of the Job- Provide senior clinical leadership in the assessment and management of acutely unwell medical patients.
- Contribute to consultant presence on the acute floor and Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU), supporting timely decision-making and patient flow.
- Work collaboratively with Emergency Medicine, specialty teams and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality front-door care.
- Support junior medical staff, ACPs and the wider MDT through clinical supervision, teaching and mentoring.
- Participate in clinical governance activity, including audit, quality improvement and service development.
- Contribute to the Acute Medicine on-call rota in line with service requirements.
- Undertake Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) in accordance with Trust policy. A flexible and balanced job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate, aligning service need with individual interests
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Benefits- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.medical.recruitment2@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.Job ResponsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice.
- An appropriate higher qualification - MRCP or FRCEM
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in GIM or Acute Medicine via; - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR (within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent)
Desirable- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Previous NHS experience.
Clinical Practice / CompetenceEssential- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in managing acute medical inpatients
- Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- Experience of assessing and managing acutely unwell medical and elderly patients
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
Mentoring and TeachingEssential- Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees.
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
LeadershipEssential- Is able and willing to take on a leadership role
- Ability to contribute to change management agenda and take a leading role
Desirable- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
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. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 