Job overview
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a Specialty doctor or a doctor with experience equivalent to ST3 in Acute and General Medicine to have a focused 3 year post with the aim of achieving entry to the specialist register at the end. Successful applicants will undergo rigorous training in the acute medicine curriculum. This curriculum will cover essential topics including but not limited to acute care principles, emergency management, and critical care procedures. To enrich learning experience and broaden their skillset, individuals will also rotate through various specialties such as cardiology, respiratory, rheumatology, neurology, emergency medicine, and intensive care unit (ITU). These rotations will offer exposure to diverse patient populations and medical scenarios, enhancing clinical acumen and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Main duties of the job
Acute Medical Unit (AMU) - 51 beds: An Acute Medical Unit is a specialized ward within a hospital. Its primary purpose is to provide quick and efficient assessment, treatment, and medical care for patients, acting as a bridge between a patient’s general practitioner, the emergency department, and other wards within the hospital. Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) – 7 Beds: The Medical Assessment Unit provides access to care via a number of pathways, focusing on directly referred GP patients (medically expected patients) as well as those medically referred by the Emergency Department team. Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC): Same day emergency care (SDEC) is designed to allow specialists, where possible, to care for patients within the same day of arrival as an alternative to hospital admission, removing delays for patients requiring further investigation and/or treatment. SDEC operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 8:00 to 22:00, and is run by a dedicated team of registrars and doctors, and supervised by a Consultant. Acute Assessment Unit (AAU)or the acute medical on call : Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The unit provides rapid assessment, investigation, and treatment for patients who have been admitted by the Emergency Department and those referred by General Practitioners from the community. These patients will be assessed and managed by the medical registrar and medical team. Our Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospitaltrusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sitesserving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialistservices for Kent and Medway. We’re on an exciting journey oftransformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of ourcommunity, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making ourtrust a rewardingand friendly place to work,there’s never been a better timeto join us. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Acute Medicine: 100 % (Night: 30, Day on call: 21, Twilight shift: 21) Gastro; 50% On call Cardiology: 25% On call Resp:100% On call HCOOP 100% On call Mandatory 2 x half day off for specialty skill training Study Leave: 30 days of a period of 3 years Person specification
Qualifications and training
Full GMC Registration Acute and General medicine training equivalent to completion of ST3 Skills and experience
Clinical training and experience at a level consistent with senior specialty trainees ST3 Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE Grade C or equivalent), IELTS or Graduate of a UK Medical School Proficiency in managing a comprehensive range of medical conditions Evidence of training in management/leadership skills Experience in audit and management practices Filmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, EKHUFT was perfectly placed to demonstrate the care, cutting-edge treatments, research, innovations and life-saving operations that the campaign needed. There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.To find out more about east Kent visit our website at. The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework. We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help. We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. You can search for and apply for roles directly on our website. If you are applying via NHS Jobs your application will be sent to our recruitment system TRAC. All subsequent information will be generated from TRAC so you won’t be able to see the progress of your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs and we won’t be able to respond to e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to us transferring your application and details to our system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records. Good luck with your application, we’ll contact you via email so please check your junk/spam folders. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Name Tracy Lambell Job title Operations Manager Acute Medicine Management Email address [emailprotected]
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