Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine; SDEC

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Medicine Team as a Speciality doctor in Acute Medicine (SDEC) at Fairfield General Hospital - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). We are looking for a doctor who can provide expert acute medical care. This is an exciting time to join the team as you will be part of a hospital and medical department currently undergoing a period of innovation and development.

The successful candidate will be joining our innovative team of 13 Consultants with areas of special interest including Respiratory, Diabetes, care of the elderly medicine. They will work alongside 3 other middle grade doctors on SDEC, 4 junior clinical fellows and ACPs. The post is a 12 months fixed term post and therefore essential criteria must be met. Colleagues must be able to organise and prioritise their workload and support more junior members of the MDT.

We welcome less than full time applications and are willing to discuss flexible working arrangements. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Acute Medicine.

Acute Medical Unit

The post holder will be expected to take part in the assessment and management of acute patients admitted to the AMU. This will include taking part in the daily assessment of patients, initiating management plans for these patients and performing procedures (under supervision if needed).

Medical SDEC

As a senior clinical decision maker you will work with experienced doctors, Advanced Care Practitioners, Physician Associates and senior nurses to screen and accept referrals from the Emergency Department, General Practitioners, North West Ambulance Service and community services including the Urgent Care Response team and Hospital and Care  caseload encompasses a broad range of ambulatory care-sensitive medical conditions for which you will provide clinical assessments, formulate investigation and management plans and offer safe onward referral or discharge.

You may also assist in co-ordination the care of patients assessed by other practitioners, offering your knowledge and advice in support of the department outside usual office hours.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA)

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.

We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and were always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire to join our team.

Benefits and working pattern

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers

• The post holder will participate in the assessment and management of acute patients admitted to the AMU, including daily patient assessments, initiating management plans, and performing procedures (under supervision if needed).
• Screen and accept referrals from the Emergency Department, General Practitioners, North West Ambulance Service and community services as part of Medical SDEC.
• Provide clinical assessments, formulate investigation and management plans, and offer safe onward referral or discharge.

• 12 months fixed term post with essential criteria including achievement of competencies equivalent to the end of IMT2 training.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and support more junior members of the MDT.
• Commitment to Acute Medicine; flexible working arrangements welcome (including less than full-time applications).