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The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional activity in the future.
Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC) can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.
Main Duties
Clinical and Other Duties
Duties will include:
- Assessment and management of patients referred by GPs to the Medical Assessment Unit
- Daily ward rounds in the receiving unit (AMU)
- Daily input to the shared HDU with a novel shared care approach with the critical care team
- 2 weeks/year of ‘Physician of the Week (on call 8-4) and 2 weeks as the medical consultant based at the VoL hospital. This comprises of ward rounds of the 12 bedded AMU, input to the MAU and 4 inpatient continuing care ward rounds a week. There is a teaching commitment and an MDT
- Support to the Advanced Nurse Practitioners working within the AEC unit
- Daily administrative duties and follow up of results
- Weekly attendance at Acute Medicine Educational meetings and improvement huddles
- Participation in quality improvement projects and audit work
- Opportunities to develop a subspecialist interest with appropriate job planning
- Clinical +/- educational supervision of trainees across all grades with appropriate SPA time allocated
You will also be expected to liaise with Nursing Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Bed Management teams and other specialty medical teams to ensure optimal patient care.
The postholder will be encouraged to actively participate in the development of protocols and pathways within the acute medicine department. They will also be encouraged to contribute to quality improvement work within the Acute Medical Unit.
Specific Criteria required are listed below
Essential: Requirements necessary for safe effective performance in the job.
Desirable : Where available, elements that contribute to improved, immediate performance in the job
Qualifications and training
- MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Completed specialist training in Acute Medicine
- A subspecialty interest in Palliative Medicine
- A subspecialty interest in Palliative Medicine
Desirable :
- Certification in FAMUS
- Interest in QI methodology
Clinical Speciality Skills
- Can provide an expert opinion in a full range of presentations to acute medical receiving
- Demonstrates competency in managing critically unwell patients in level 2 setting
- Demonstrates competence in the management of a broad range of general medicine problems in an inpatient and ambulatory setting
Skills , knowledge and aptitude
- Evidence of working well within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Desirable :
- Applicants have experience in teaching on , ILS or IMPACT course
- Formal training in teaching skills
- Computer literate
Experience
- Evidence of active involvement in clinical audit
- Evidence of involvement in planning and developing services
Desirable:
- Evidence of participation in relevant research, including publications and abstract presentations
- Evidence of innovative service developments
- Experience of teaching medical students
Personal Skills
- Commitment to team working and good professional relationships
- Ability to provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Special requirements
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.