At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert care in Acute Medicine and support service improvements at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
- Company: Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the largest health organisation in Wales.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for teaching and research.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your skills in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, GMC registration, and experience in NHS settings required.
The predicted salary is between 55300 - 64800 £ per year.
The Acute Consultants contribute to the care of patients within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Emergency Department (ED) footprint e.g. AEC, Trolley Bay, AMU Assessment, AMU Short Stay, post-take, day-take and reviewing patients in ED awaiting medical beds. Each individual Consultant’s timetable will vary weekly to ensure all clinical areas within the Acute Medicine footprint have senior cover. This approach ensures continuity of patient care in the week, continuity of consultants for our resident doctors and ward nursing teams as well as provides variety and flexibility of weekly working for the consultants.
Main Duties of the Job
- Provide an Acute Consultant service for patients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
- Support the development of ambulatory care pathways, specialty in-reach and other service improvements.
- Contribute to the General Medicine (GIM) out of hours rota.
- Participate in departmental meetings, audit and clinical governance activity (including appraisal and revalidation).
- Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and in close liaison with Consultant colleagues in the Medical Directorate and other directorates as needed.
- Develop strong working links with Primary Care to reduce unnecessary admissions.
- Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.
- Be responsible for providing senior leadership and management working alongside our trainees and other healthcare professionals.
- Work between the front door, Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC), Trolley Bay, Assessment Ward / Short Stay Ward providing clinical care for our acutely unwell patients.
- Provide training and supervision for our staff and support service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Primary Medical Qualification MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration in General Internal Medicine (GIM) and/or Acute Internal Medicine (AIM) or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the date of interview. CESR applicants must hold GMC Specialist Registration in GIM and/or AIM at the point of application.
Experience
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of working effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting.
- Experience of QIP/audit.
- Ability to perform workplace-based assessments.
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Supportive and tolerant.
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards.
- Demonstrate timely travel arrangements.
- Adaptability to changing service needs.
- Flexible approach.
Desirable Criteria
- Higher Degree e.g. MD or PhD.
- Interest in Acute Medicine with sub specialty interest e.g. Cardiology, COTE, Stroke, Gastroenterology.
- Active commitment to teaching.
- Member of Society of Acute Medicine.
- A postgraduate qualification in medical education.
- Peer-reviewed publications.
- Ongoing research interest.
- Successful research grant applications.
- Ability to converse or consult in Welsh or an interest in developing this skill.
Knowledge And Skills
- Good leadership skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good organisational and management skills.
- Evidence of recent CPD, QI activity and pathway development.
- Contribute to the teaching and training of resident doctors and medical students including providing formal educational and clinical supervision.
- Ability and willingness to work within the organisation performance framework and targets.
- Ability to innovate and introduce modern working practices.
- Ability to work effectively with and influence medical colleagues.
- Familiarity with NHS and Welsh Health Service.
- Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and independently.
Additional Requirements
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Supportive and tolerant.
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards.
- Demonstrate timely travel arrangements.
- Adaptability to changing service needs.
- Flexible approach.
Consultant Physician with an interest in Acute Medicine in Wrexham employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Wrexham Maelor Hospital where you can make a significant impact on patient care in Acute Medicine. With a commitment to professional development, a supportive multi-disciplinary team culture, and opportunities for teaching and leadership, BCUHB fosters a rewarding career path for its staff while ensuring compassionate care for the community of North Wales.
Contact Details:
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Recruitment Team
