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Job description
Location: Greater London
This Consultant in Acute Medicine post is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast‑paced, innovative, improvement‑driven service within Croydon University Hospital. The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) has 46 beds where acutely unwell medical patients are admitted either directly from M‑SDEC or most commonly from the Emergency Department. Once in AMU, patients are assessed, stabilized and receive rapid evidence‑based treatments before being referred to specialist medically‑zoned wards elsewhere in the Trust, ensuring the right care by the right clinician while still receiving early input from a senior clinician (Acute Medicine Consultant).Main
duties of the job
Person specification Essential qualifications
Desirable qualifications
Clinical management responsibilities
Interview presentation (essential)
Interview presentation (desirable)
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are considered alongside all other applications.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsCroydon Health Services NHS Trust – 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE
. At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year plus London Weighting per annum.#J-18808-Ljbffr
This Consultant in Acute Medicine post is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast‑paced, innovative, improvement‑driven service within Croydon University Hospital. The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) has 46 beds where acutely unwell medical patients are admitted either directly from M‑SDEC or most commonly from the Emergency Department. Once in AMU, patients are assessed, stabilized and receive rapid evidence‑based treatments before being referred to specialist medically‑zoned wards elsewhere in the Trust, ensuring the right care by the right clinician while still receiving early input from a senior clinician (Acute Medicine Consultant).Main
duties of the job
- Show dynamism, enthusiasm and flexibility in participating in the reshaping of acute medical services in Croydon.
- Help provide a first‑class clinical service to all Trust patients.
- Provide high‑quality leadership and support to medical staff, allied health‑care professionals, and Trust management and support staff in both the AMU and associated medical speciality areas.
- Support and sustain teaching and research where possible in relevant clinical areas.
- Work within the framework of applicable Trust policies, procedures, and clinical governance framework.
- Work within contractual requirements and support applicable Trust clinical development frameworks, business plans and development strategies.
Person specification Essential qualifications
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent, inclusion in the specialist register for Acute Medicine (and Specialty if appropriate), or equivalent, and within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent, current ALS certificate.
Desirable qualifications
- Higher medical degree: MD or PhD.
- Publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
Clinical management responsibilities
- Work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced, including involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues.
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Interview presentation (essential)
- Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans.
- Maintain confidence in business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.
- Provide senior support and input into clinical decisions taken by junior medical staff within the AMU.
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Interview presentation (desirable)
- Thorough understanding of the principles of medical audit; have undertaken and completed audit projects which resulted in change of clinical practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are considered alongside all other applications.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsCroydon Health Services NHS Trust – 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE
. At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year plus London Weighting per annum.#J-18808-Ljbffr
