Locum Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine & Nephrology

This is a full-time fixed term joint post of one year duration between Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Acute and General Medicine duties will be at University Hospital Lewisham and comprise 4.75 DCC PAs. Nephrology duties will be at both University Hospital Lewisham and Guy's Hospital, comprise 3.25 DCC PA, including participation in the relevant renal MDMs and academic meetings either remotely or in person at Guy's., A new model for emergency medical admissions is being developed at Lewisham. The successful applicant will be involved in this redesign. The role will provide Consultant cover for medical ambulatory care, as well as 46 inpatient beds on the acute medical unit (Chestnut Ward). The post holder will be part of a team of 9 consultants in acute medicine.

A. JOB PLAN

The post is for a whole-time (10 PAs) Consultant Physician, of which 8 will be Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2 Supporting Professional Activity (SPAs).

The acute/general medicine component of the post attracts 4.75 DCC PA and the duties are as follows:

The post holder will cover the ambulatory care, acute medical unit including mid-take and post-take along with 8 other acute medical consultants on a rotational basis.

The Nephrology component of the post attracts 3.25 DCC PA and 0.25 SPA.

To provide guidance and management for patients with all forms of kidney disease looked after by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants

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