Join us as a Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine

Are you apassionate and innovative medical professional looking for a rewardingopportunity in Acute Medicine?  ADistrict General Hospital on the Scottish boarder invites applications for therole of Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine.

What’s init for you?

• £96,963 - £128,841 per annum
• A supportive environment for International Medical Graduates.
• Professional development and career pathway for Portfolio Pathway (Formally known as CESR).
• The NHS offers one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK, with employer contributions currently at 23.7%
• Minimum of 35 days annual leave per year
• A range of NHS benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

About the Hospitaland Department:
Thisdistrict hospital has 380 beds and was opened in 2018. This newly builtfacility offers state of the art technology and training to all clinicians.

About the Unit:
The Acute Medicine Unit or AMU is designed to provide rapid and efficient carefor patients who present with acute medical problems. These may includeconditions such as respiratory infections, exacerbations of chronic diseases(like asthma or COPD), acute cardiac issues, gastrointestinal problems, andvarious other acute medical conditions.
Upon arrival at the AMU, patients undergo thorough assessment, includingmedical history, physical examination, diagnostic tests (such as blood tests,imaging studies, and electrocardiograms), and treatment initiation. The goal isto promptly diagnose the underlying condition and initiate appropriatetreatment to stabilize the patient's health.
Depending on the severity of their condition, patients may be admitted to thehospital for further management, transferred to a specialty ward for ongoingcare, or discharged home with appropriate follow-up arrangements. The AMU teamcoordinates with other departments and services to ensure continuity of carefor patients.

About the local area:
This area offers beautiful countryside, from rugged cliffs and sandybeaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. There is a wide range ofactivities on offer, with watersports, fishing, birdwatching, golf,mountain-biking or cycling along the network of rural roads and muchmore.  House prices are reasonable, schools are good and you are within 2hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle.

About You:

• You will need MRCP
• GMC Registration (or GMC in process)
• Experience within Acute medicine or associated specialties.
• Consultant level experience

About theRole:

The mainduties required for this role as an Acute Medicine Consultant will be:
Patient Assessment and Management: You will be responsible for assessingand managing patients who present with acute medical conditions. This involvesconducting comprehensive medical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests,formulating treatment plans, and overseeing the ongoing care of patientsadmitted to the acute medical unit or ward.

ClinicalLeadership and Decision-Making: You will need to provide clinicalleadership within the department, guiding junior doctors, nursing staff, andother healthcare professionals in the management of acute medical cases. Youwill be involved in making critical decisions regarding patient care, includingdetermining the need for admission, initiating appropriate treatments, andcoordinating multidisciplinary care plans.

Teachingand Training: You will participate in teaching and training activities,including mentoring junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcareprofessionals. You will be asked to deliver educational sessions, participatein clinical supervision, and contribute to the development of training programsaimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of medical staff in acute caresettings.

QualityImprovement and Service Development: This Acute Medicine Consultant rolewill play a role in quality improvement initiatives and service developmentwithin the department and hospital. You will participate in clinical audits,review processes to enhance patient safety and efficiency, and contribute tothe implementation of evidence-based practices and guidelines.

Benefits:

The NHS provide a rangeof generous benefits including an excellent pension scheme with employercontributions at 23.7%, a minimum of 35 days annual leave, plus:

• Access to NHS discounts schemes including discounts in high street stores, insurance companies, holiday firms and restaurants
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, bicycles and home electronics
• Other Local & national staff benefits
• Various types of paid and unpaid leave for emergency and planned situations
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and a supportive work environment

This Trust is in a position to offer a Certificate ofSponsorship for candidates who require a Health and Care Worker Visa.

Indigo Healthcare are experts at placing Doctors,providing an end to end service from detailed interview preparation, careercoaching and assistance throughout the relocation process. We offer a friendly,professional and confidential service for Doctors in the UK and those wishingto relocate to the UK.

For more information about this opportunity, pleasecontact Stella Redgrave-Nevison

Mail – [email protected]

Call – 07881 387351

WhatsApp  -00447881 387351