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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust .We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Acute Medicine to join our existing team of consultants. We currently have 18 consultants, many of whom benefit from a shared job plan within their chosen speciality field, such as Infectious Diseases.For consultants looking to undertake CESR application, we have a wealth of experience within our existing consultant workforce. We have successfully supported several of our consultants through CESR and offer peer support for staff exploring CCT by this route.The appointee will be expected to provide, and further develop, acute services for the Trust. This includes delivering services in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring the principles of risk management and clinical governance are always maintained.N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.Responsibilities

Take on going responsibility for patients under his/her care.Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.Develop and maintain good communications with general practitioners and appropriate external agencies.The appointees will be required to work with colleagues to develop and deliver acute medicine within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.Provide a consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and primary care.Participate in the further developments of the urgent care model for acute medicine working closely with colleagues in the emergency department and primary care.Participate in the further developments of Same Day Emergency Care pathways in acute medicine and of treatment protocols and guidelines for critical care medicine.Participate in the provision of out-of-hours cover on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided.Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care at the heart of what we do. The Trust boasts modern facilities and is active in research and innovation.Opportunities and Development

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.For any more required information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.LNKD1_UKTJ

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