CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN ACUTE MEDICINE- uk vacancy

Job title: CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN ACUTE MEDICINE
Organization: BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Reference: 163-0053-06-13
Deadline: 12 Noon on Friday, 12th July 2013.

 Interview date: Tuesday, 30th July 2013.
This appointment comes at an exciting time in the development of Acute Medicine in Barnsley Hospital.
 We wish to appoint a full time (or maximum part time), Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine.
  We welcome any candidate wishing to continue with a Specialty Interest in a relevant Medical Specialty.
This should be discussed with the Clinical Director prior to interview.
The successful candidate will join a team of three existing Consultants, and will work with them and experienced Nursing Staff to run a newly opened, 45-bed Acute Medical Unit (AMU).
 There are Advanced Nurse Practitioners on the AMU as well. During the week the four Consultants will provide cover from 08:00-18:00.
 
The Trust is committed to 12 hours a day/seven days a week Consultant presence on the AMU. There is an initial plan for the General Physicians to provide evening and weekend sessions, and a Business-case is being developed to appoint further Acute Medicine Consultants as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in this 12/7 Model of Care in the future. The Medical on-call overnight rota is provided by the General Physicians at present.
 
We are a Centre for MRCP PACES examinations and MB ChB examinations. There is a chaired area on the AMU, which can seat 10-12 patients, with Examination Rooms adjacent. This area is being developed to accommodate new Models of Care which, whilst not finalised, may include Physician In-reach, Rapid Access Follow-up, and Ambulatory Care streams. The successful candidate will be able to use their skills and any Specialty Interest to support this development. You will be well supported on the AMU with office space, and secretarial support.
 
The Clinical Director is looking to provide an additional one PA to act as a Lead Clinician on the AMU. Applicants for this post, as well as the existing postholders, are welcome to apply for this separate PA on offer. It will be for a fixed term of one year in the first instance, and will report to the Clinical Director.

 Job summary description: Will be available on request from the Clinical Director. Please mention in your application if you think you might be interested in this role.
 
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr D Hughes, Clinical Director, telephone: 01226 432648 (see NHS Jobs for other relevant contact details).
 
How to Apply:
 All information regarding this vacancy, including the application form and job description, can only be obtained by visiting: www.jobs.nhs.uk (Please quote reference 163-0053-06-13).
 
Please note: Curricula vitae are accepted only in support of an application after shortlisting. Completed applications should be received no later than 12 noon on the closing date.
 
If you have any queries regarding the application form, please contact the Medical Staffing Department, telephone: 01226 432325.

Further information regarding the Trust can be obtained from our website: www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk The Trust is committed to equal opportunities in employment and operates a no smoking policy.
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