What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant in Renal and Acute Medicine position at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?

Job summary

These are new, full time (10PAs) consultant posts to support the delivery of inpatient care to our Acute Medicine patients and outpatient care to our Renal patients. Additional PAs can be negotiated on appointment. A potential job plan is outlined in the attached job description but for negotiation with the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

This will be a 50 / 50 job split between acute and renal medicine. The acute medicine aspect will consist of ward rounds across the Urgent Medical Assessment Centre, Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department. The renal aspect will consist of a number of weekly outpatient clinics with opportunities to progress subspecialty interests.

On-call working will be part of the acute medicine rota.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The above provides a flavour of the role. For full details of the advertised posts, please see the attached consultant recruitment pack.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT / CCST in GIM or equivalent
Appropriate higher medical qualification such as MRCP

Desirable

MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

Essential

High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty

Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

Audit / Research

Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT / CCST

Supervision of post graduate trainees

Personal time management skills

Clinical Governance

Ability to organise in patient and out patient waiting lists

Desirable

Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development

Teaching Experience

Essential

Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate trainees

Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups

Teaching qualifications

Research Experience

Essential

Ability to contribute to change management

Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems

Ability to critically review research

Desirable

Publications in peer review journals

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service

Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Good interpersonal skills

Enquiring, critical approach to work

Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

Commitment to continuing professional development

Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels

Willingness to work flexibly with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service

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