Consultant in Acute Medicine
2 days ago
Stockport
From the exceptional opportunities we offer, to the remarkable care we provide for our patients, we think there is something special about working here. Main area Acute Medicine Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (participation in on call rota required) Job ref 362-MEDCACU-10-26 Site Stepping Hill Hospital Town Stockport Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 08:00 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce. Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment. Consultant in Acute Medicine Our team of Acute Consultants describe themselves as a passionate team; because of their fantastic progress the last 5 years we are looking to further expand our acute medical workforce to support our portfolio of acute services. We are looking to recruit a proactive, forward thinking and dynamic individual to join our expanding team. The Acute Medicine Team is located in a purpose built Acute Medical Unit, next to the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit & Acute Assessment Unit and Emergency Dept, and in close proximity to the Surgical Assessment Unit and ITU areas. The role involves working alongside a multi-disciplinary team covering key service areas. To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team), Medical Same Day Emergency Care & Acute Assessment Unit (MSDEC & AAU) and the Emergency Department (ED). If you are enthusiastic about Acute Medicine and delivering quality care, then you should join our team. If you desire a flexible job plan which offer a favourable work-life balance in the face of changes in clinical activities & demands, then you should join our team. If you are seeking opportunities to lead on clinical service developments, then you should join our team. The applicant should hold a CCT or demonstrate working towards that achievementwithin 6 months. The main duties of this post are the assessment, early decision-making and close co-ordination of the clinical care of patients in the acute medicine bed base, and the provision of leadership to the acute medical take. To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team & FSDEC), Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC & AAU) and the Emergency Department (ED) We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further, • Cycle to work scheme, • Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt, • Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice Clinical duties are performed according to an agreed job plan which describes weekly working in a rotational arrangement with other acute clinicians in terms of DCC and SPA activity. The job plan makes explicit allowance for clinical administration within the working week in the form of 1 PA based on a 10PA job plan or above. The rota for the team is done within the team to allow for cross cover and continuity of care. This post involves premium working hours including evening and weekend working. The post is offered on a full-time basis. Office accommodation and medical secretarial/clerical service will be provided. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. • Full registration with GMC, • CCT in AIM/GIM, CESR or entry on specialist register expected within 6 months or applied for entry, • Full MRCP, • SCE in Acute Medicine, • 4-5 years training at Registrar level in GIM /Acute Medicine, • Wide training in all aspects of medicine relevant to Acute Medicine, • Membership of the Society for Acute Medicine, • Interest in Acute Medicine, • Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, • Understand principles and participated in clinical audit activities, • Experience of clinical governance, • Experience of protocol / pathway development and influence in change in management, • Evidence of delivery of a significant quality improvement project, • Good written and oral communication skills, • Experience of supervision of resident medical staff and relevant staff Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application. From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request. At the Trust we always adhere to the UK Visas and Immigration rules pertaining to right to work; candidates who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) citizenship are required to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be eligible to apply for either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa which allows them to work in the UK, unless they have eligibility to work in the UK via another route. To avoid disappointment, candidates wishing to apply for a role at the Trust who do not hold UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship and who would require a CoS from an employer, should carry out a self-assessment process to identify the likelihood of obtaining CoS by visiting Work in the UK . Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) If you choose to use AI when writing a job application, it is essential to personalise the content, particularly the supporting statement. AI cannot fully understand the specific context or requirements of a role and may generate inaccurate or misleading information. Over ‑ reliance on AI can reduce an applicant’s chances of success, as it cannot effectively demonstrate how individual knowledge, experience, and skills meet the job criteria. Applicants should ensure their statements reflect a personal voice and avoid a generic or robotic tone. Please note that we monitor the use of AI in applications. Applicants who use AI are required to declare this as part of the application process. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Name Osahon Gbinigie or Dr Amina Rezgui Job title Joint Clinical Directors Email address acutemedicinesecs@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number 01614194036 Additional information Dr Osahon Gbinigie or Dr Amina Rezgui Clinical Directors for Acute Medicine Acute Medicine Department (AMU) Stepping Hill Hospital Email: acutemedicinesecs@stockport.nhs.uk Tel: 0161 419 4036 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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