Associate Specialist Acute Medicine

Job responsibilities Job summary About the role As an Associate Specialist in Acute Internal Medicine, you will be based at hospital site, providing care to acute medicine patients through management of a ward with junior support and outpatient setting. You will be expected to participate in teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff, medical students and specialist nurses. Trust benefits Through the Trusts exceptional support and care package, you will receive: A relocation package, inclusive of flights and initial accommodation as required UK Visas Extensive and acutely tailored Training and Development, including a direct route to the CESR Program for the successful candidate Flexible working patterns Main duties of the job Duties and responsibilities of an Acute Medicine Associate Specialist: Rapidly assess and manage acutely ill patients, initiate investigations and stabilize conditions. Patient Assessment and Management: Rapidly assess and manage acutely ill patients, initiate investigations and stabilize conditions. Clinical Decision-Making: Make independent decisions on admissions, transfers and discharges while working with multidisciplinary teams. Emergency Procedures: Perform life-saving procedures and manage critical conditions. Supervision and Teaching: Supervise junior staff, provide guidance and train healthcare professionals. Service Development: Contribute to developing protocols, service improvement and audits for quality care. Communication: Communicate clearly with patients, families and healthcare teams, maintaining accurate documentation. Risk Management: Participate in clinical governance, manage incidents and ensure patient safety. Out-of-Hours Work: Handle on-call and out-of-hours responsibilities, leading during emergencies. Liaison with Primary Care: Coordinate with GPs and community services for smooth patient discharges and follow-up care. Professional Development: Engage in CPD, training and staying updated with medical advancements. This role ensures effective care for acutely ill patients, bridging junior doctors and consultants. Overview of your organisation We are the Doctors Gateway Programme, part of Doctors Direct and NHS Professionals Ltd, owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. We recruit to the highest NHS standards and offer structured support to senior international doctors aiming to work as Specialists or Consultants in the UKs NHS. Our Specialist Programme helps high-grade doctors complete the Portfolio Pathway providing top-quality specialist training in partnership with the Royal Colleges. Arrival dates are planned throughout twenty twenty four and twenty twenty five to accommodate your relocation. Note - We cannot accept applications from developing countries because these do not meet current ethical recruitment standards. This list of countries is based upon the World Health Organization Workforce Support and Safeguard List. We are committed to promoting equality and fair treatment to all applicants, regardless of background, ensuring a diverse and inclusive environment for everyone. Person SpecificationExperienceEssential Minimum 10 years of experience in the medical field - Acute Medicine preferred Desirable A commitment to acute medicine as a career choice, with experience reflecting a passion for this field. NHS experience is highly desirable. Someone seeking long-term growth with the trust, though initially a fixed-term role. QualificationsEssential Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS) MRCP or FRCP or Equivalent Desirable Expected entry on GMC specialist register within 6/12 months or applied for entry (through CESR/Portfolio/CCT Pathway) Candidate eager to gain entry onto the specialist register with the GMC. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer detailsEmployer name NHS Professionals Limited Address Suites 1A & 1B, Breakspear Park Breakspear Way Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4TZ Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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