Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation TrustThe Acute Medicine Department is excited to offer two ST3-8 posts, this is an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of acute care and an excellent learning opportunity.
Main duties of the jobAcute Medicine at the Royal United Hospital centres around a 13 bedded direct GP assessment area (DAA) and a 25-bedded Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), located next to and operating closely with the Emergency Department. In addition to the MAU and DAA, the acute medicine team are also responsible for patients in the 18-bedded Medical Short Stay ward (MSS), and a busy ambulatory care/SDEC area. There is day-to-day supervision by the Consultants in Acute Medicine. 15 SHOs/F2s and 1 F1 are assigned to the acute medicine team at any one time; this team manages the acute take from Monday to Friday and also provides ward cover for all medical patients in the hospital overnight with assistance from the ward based medical teams.
Emergency admissions between 8am and 5pm are managed by the Acute Physicians. Out of hours emergency admissions are managed by 24 general medical consultants (which includes the Acute Physicians). Frail elderly patients are managed by the Frailty Flying Squad, MNPs and Care of the Elderly consultants. The on-take Specialist Registrar is responsible for running the integrated 'take' and works with the acute medicine team.
The team works a full shift pattern to provide cover for the medical take and wards supported by the ward medical teams.
About usAt the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationFull MRCPALSExperience in an acute speciality at STR level (or equivalent outside UK)Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.Ability Knowledge, Clinical Skills and Technical SkillsKnowledge of own limitations.Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalentGood general medical knowledge and ability to supervise the acute medical take at STR levelDemonstrates awareness of the basics of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and out patientsAppropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problemsAble to work without direct supervision where appropriateAble to prioritise clinical needAble to maximise safety and minimise riskEvidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admissionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
£55,329 to £63,152 a year, pro rata
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