This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.
The Acute Medicine Department at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals is supported by 7 WTE substantive consultants plus a number of long-term locum consultants and the following medical team:
3 Specialty Training Registrars
2 Core Medical Trainees
4 ACCS Trainee
3 FY1
3 Physician Associates
The team along with GIM colleagues see approximately 30,000 patients each year, in both an inpatient and same day emergency care (SDEC) setting (split 50:50). The SDEC unit is supported by 16 qualified and trainee advanced clinical practitioners.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include: Provide on-call and consultant-present care across our sites, with a primary focus on the acute Medical Assessment Unit (AAU) at Pinderfields Hospital and on Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at Pinderfields Hospital. Each team member takes a share of consultant-present evening and weekend duties, along with the general medical on-call team. Daytime Duties:
Part of the scheduled weekly timetable (below) with four consultants providing concurrent wards in close liaison with a fifth consultant who provides ED in-reach assessment and coordination with the Emergency Department. Support is provided by specialties within the hospital. Weekday Evenings:
Scheduled rounds are provided until 2000 on a (planned) 1:16 basis and will include overnight on-call cover, paired with a Respiratory consultant who leads a parallel round. Weekend Daytime:
Scheduled rounds are provided 0900-1700hrs on a (planned) 2:8 basis as part of the GIM on-call rota paired with a respiratory consultant who leads a parallel ward round. Weekend overnight on-call cover is 1:16. Support for medical subspecialties is provided by separate on-call teams. There is a separate GI bleed rota (provided by Gastroenterology). There is Critical Care support with level 2 and 3 care facilities. Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call schedules will take account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working. Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles. Specialist skills as part of the AIM curriculum will also be supported. All consultants at the trust are provided with secretarial support and an adequately equipped office, which includes IT facilities. Time off in lieu is currently supported at the trust for consultants who have worked a weekend or bank holiday on-call shift, subject to prior agreement with the divisional management team. About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites. The Acute Medicine Department at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals is supported by 7 WTE substantive consultants plus a number of long-term locum consultants and the following medical team: 3 Specialty Training Registrars 2 Core Medical Trainees 4 ACCS Trainee 3 FY1 3 Physician Associates The team along with GIM colleagues see approximately 30,000 patients each year, in both an inpatient and same day emergency care (SDEC) setting (split 50:50). The SDEC unit is supported by 16 qualified and trainee advanced clinical practitioners. Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Recent experience working at registrar or consultant level. Desirable
Computer literate Specific educational interests and evidence of project work. GMC Registration
Essential
Please state full GMC number. Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Register for General Medicine Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following: CCT in AIM or GIM (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) CESR Desirable
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for AIM Management Skills
Essential
Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Desirable
Possess good organisational and personal management skills. Qualifications
Essential
Medical Degree from recognised medical school MRCP or equivalent Desirable
Higher Degree e.g. MD SCE in Acute Medicine Special skills as per AIM
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The main duties of the post will include: Provide on-call and consultant-present care across our sites, with a primary focus on the acute Medical Assessment Unit (AAU) at Pinderfields Hospital and on Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at Pinderfields Hospital. Each team member takes a share of consultant-present evening and weekend duties, along with the general medical on-call team. Daytime Duties:
Part of the scheduled weekly timetable (below) with four consultants providing concurrent wards in close liaison with a fifth consultant who provides ED in-reach assessment and coordination with the Emergency Department. Support is provided by specialties within the hospital. Weekday Evenings:
Scheduled rounds are provided until 2000 on a (planned) 1:16 basis and will include overnight on-call cover, paired with a Respiratory consultant who leads a parallel round. Weekend Daytime:
Scheduled rounds are provided 0900-1700hrs on a (planned) 2:8 basis as part of the GIM on-call rota paired with a respiratory consultant who leads a parallel ward round. Weekend overnight on-call cover is 1:16. Support for medical subspecialties is provided by separate on-call teams. There is a separate GI bleed rota (provided by Gastroenterology). There is Critical Care support with level 2 and 3 care facilities. Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call schedules will take account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working. Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service. Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles. Specialist skills as part of the AIM curriculum will also be supported. All consultants at the trust are provided with secretarial support and an adequately equipped office, which includes IT facilities. Time off in lieu is currently supported at the trust for consultants who have worked a weekend or bank holiday on-call shift, subject to prior agreement with the divisional management team. About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites. The Acute Medicine Department at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals is supported by 7 WTE substantive consultants plus a number of long-term locum consultants and the following medical team: 3 Specialty Training Registrars 2 Core Medical Trainees 4 ACCS Trainee 3 FY1 3 Physician Associates The team along with GIM colleagues see approximately 30,000 patients each year, in both an inpatient and same day emergency care (SDEC) setting (split 50:50). The SDEC unit is supported by 16 qualified and trainee advanced clinical practitioners. Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Recent experience working at registrar or consultant level. Desirable
Computer literate Specific educational interests and evidence of project work. GMC Registration
Essential
Please state full GMC number. Full GMC Registration with licence to practise Register for General Medicine Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following: CCT in AIM or GIM (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) CESR Desirable
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for AIM Management Skills
Essential
Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Desirable
Possess good organisational and personal management skills. Qualifications
Essential
Medical Degree from recognised medical school MRCP or equivalent Desirable
Higher Degree e.g. MD SCE in Acute Medicine Special skills as per AIM
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