Description
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, dynamic individual to join our committed, expanding team as a Locum Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine. The role is fixed-term for 12 months, full-time, 10PA's, with a salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.
The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) has 7 consultants, most of whom work less than full-time in Acute Medicine and have other specialty interests, including renal medicine, endocrine, and intensive care. The appointed candidate will be part of the General Internal Medicine (GIM) on-call rota and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Acute Assessment Unit.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading ward rounds in the AMU
- Supporting the ward and resident doctors in managing acutely unwell patients and facilitating safe discharges
- Participating in the SDEC service, reviewing patients and taking part in board rounds
- Contributing to the GIM on-call rota
The ideal candidate will have:
- oMRCP (UK) or equivalent
- oMBBS or equivalent
- GMC full registration
- CCT or equivalent, or will obtain within 6 months of interview
- Experience in leading ward rounds, teaching resident doctors, and clinical audit
Benefits of working with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust include:
- Excellent Postgraduate Centre with regular educational sessions and meetings
- Commitment to equality and diversity
- Opportunities for career development and physical and mental wellbeing support