At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team of consultants to deliver top-notch emergency care in Acute and Elderly Medicine.
- Company: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, committed to excellent patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible rota with opportunities for outpatient clinics and specialist activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Acute Internal Medicine and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
Locum Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine
The appointee will be expected to work with the other Consultants in Acute Medicine, Specialist Consultants and the Elderly Medicine Physicians to deliver a comprehensive emergency service in Acute General and Elderly Medicine.
The Acute Physicians rotate through the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) and the short stay wards.
During the acute take they also cover, the Same-day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit.
The appointee will take part in the Acute rota on a 1 in 12 basis.
This consists of overseeing the take and conducting a rolling review of newly admitted patients, along with supervising and supporting the training of junior medical staff.
This rota is supported by a second consultant working 2pm-10pm and specialty in-reach from Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Frailty consultants.
During the acute take consultant input will also be provided to SDEC as required.
When working in the acute wards, the consultant is responsible for running Board round and daily review of patients to ensure safe, effective management and early discharge.
There is opportunity to undertake an out-patient clinic to see follow-up patients in rotation with other interested colleagues.
He/she will review results of patients discharged from Emergency Assessment Units / Short Stay wards and take any action that is considered appropriate.
The same applies to patients seen in SDEC and seen on the acute take.
There may also be an optional specialist activity, if desired.
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- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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