Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Dudley
Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine
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The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Dudley
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 29 Apr | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 42d53ab672bf4621a901f7cf468cebf1
Location ref: Dudley
Full Job Description
- Provision of Acute Medical Services predominantly in AMU and AEC
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service
- Administrative duties as required within the Directorate
- Provision of cover for colleagues' leave
- Participation in clinical audit and CME/CPD appropriate to experience at Consultant level, together with contribution to education and training of medical students and junior staff
- Professional management and supervision of medical and nursing staff., Consultant duties in the speciality of Acute Medicine. Clinical assessment and management of patients in AMU and AEC.
- Provision of advanced clinical skills, conducting routine examination and investigations according to accepted medical practice with increasing emphasis placed upon evidence-based health care and financial effectiveness to provide the maximum health gain.
- The Acute Medical Consultant will be responsible for those patients being referred from the Emergency Department and those being referred from GPs.
- Responsibility of care of the patient will be transferred to the other specialty according to agreed local protocols
- The Consultant will be responsible to facilitate a quick triage of the patients, rapid assessment and discharge from the Acute Medical Unit, and organise follow up at outpatients' clinics.
- The Consultant will be responsible for Daily ward rounds, continuous assessment, and continuity of care as well as follow-up and discharges of patients from the AMU Short Stay Ward
- Responsible for implementation of agreed policies in relation to health promotion and prevention as per local and national guidelines.
- Administrative duties within the department
- The post holder may participate in an on-call rota. Currently this rota is on a 1 in 19 basis and is paid at category [A] level, which currently attracts a supplement of 3%.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by ourflexible working optionsand by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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