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NHS LOTHIAN
LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IN ACUTE & GENERAL MEDICINE (SDEC)
WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Reference: TG 1854
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full (40 hours per week) post based in Western General Hospital.
Shift pattern: There will be no weekend working but a requirement to work until 10pm.
Likely working pattern will be 3 weeks at 3x 12-hour shifts with a 4th week with 4x 12-hour shifts.
Post Summary: This post will offer the successful applicant the opportunity to develop their clinical and professional competence in a purposeful and supervised manner as an assist to overall career development. Successful applicants will be based in the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit which is a subsidiary of the Acute and General Medicine Unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. The key elements of this role will be in supporting the SDEC environment to extend its remit later in the day, develop the Rapid Assessment and Treatment (RAT) project of work which aims at introducing early triage decision making at the front door to decompress overcrowding and to support the medical admissions environment in early supported discharge.
There will be 4 hours per week of protected non-clinical time supervised and directed activity linked to an area of mutual professional interest including clinical teaching, quality improvement and safety, management and leadership development or informatics. The post is aimed at all levels inclusive of FY2+ level and above i.e. those Doctors having completed the UK Foundation programme and having been assessed as "acute take safe" under supervision, looking for some experience of acute care specialties in which they may have a longer-term interest, or to provide a professional development adjunct to any future clinical activity if interested in another non-acute specialty in the longer term. We also welcome applications from more senior doctors than FY2+ and roles are to be negotiable dependent on experience.
The Western General has the benefit of highly collegiate working practices between medical specialties with Respiratory, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Stroke Medicine, Medicine of the Elderly, Cardiology and Gastrointestinal physicians all working closely with Acute Medicine at the front door. Clinical development will be supported in the post and application for a JRCPTB portfolio to assess knowledge and skill against the IMT or other curriculums will be supported. We will be happy to support the successful candidate in applying for a flexible training route of entry into the following training routes: IMT, ACCS and GPST. A course space will be made available for the Focused Acute Medicine Ultrasound Course within the Western General Hospital and supervision provided to FAMUS accreditation.
The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.
For an informal discussion or further information please contact:
Dr Rachel Sutherland, Consultant in Acute and General Medicine (Clinical Lead for SDEC, WGH), rachel.sutherland@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Jenni Crane, Consultant in Acute and General Medicine and Infectious Diseases (Clinical Director, Acute and General Medicine NHS Lothian), WGH, jenni.crane@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
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We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
Closing Date: 15/09/2023
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 25th September 2023.
NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh. We employ approximately 27,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community and acute care services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Across all areas of care, we seek to provide specialist and general services fairly and efficiently and to the highest standards. State-of-the-art buildings and our forward-looking and innovative approach have earned our hospitals recognition as centres of excellence. Our clinical care, teaching and research have a national and growing international reputation. NHS Lothian provides an extensive range of primary care services, including mental health, GP and other community-based services. Primary care services are also provided at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Liberton Hospital and the Royal Victoria Building. We also provide a comprehensive range of acute adult, paediatric and maternity services. Acute care is provided from the following sites: the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France; the Western General Hospital; St Johns Hospital at Howden, Livingston; the Royal Hospital for Sick Children; Liberton Hospital; the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, and the Lauriston Building. A move to NHS Lothian will give you the chance to develop your NHS career and enhance your lifestyle. There is much to admire and enjoy in the Lothian region in locations of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the historic skyline of Edinburgh, Scotlands historic capital city, to the wonderful surrounding countryside and coastline of the Firth of Forth.