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SalaryAcute Medical Unit The acute units will comprise of 84 assessment beds across three wards where patients remain under the care of the acute team for the duration of their stay on the unit. We provide direct hands-on consultant cover for the Assessment Service thirteen hours per day, seven days per week and has a strong multi-disciplinary ethos supported by our excellent Matrons, dedicated administrative staff and a seven day therapy service. The Acute Medical units on both sites are supported by training and trust grade registrars and junior doctors. We have an award winning scheme for recruitment of Trust Grade Rotation SHOs. Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) The unit currently receives up to 450 patients per week removing up to 45% of the acute medical take from in-patient areas. A variety of pathway and non-pathway conditions are treated on the unit, which is manned by acute physicians as per rota, supervising a dedicated team of advanced nurse practitioners, medical registrars and core trainees. The unit open seven days a week and is comprehensively equipped with diagnostics including ultrasound, ECHO and access to CT with specialist team input. Medical High Dependency Unit The Medical HDU (MHDU) is a ten-bedded unit. Patients with critical care level 2 needs including NHF (Nasal high flow), CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), NIV (Non-Invasive Ventilation) and vasopressor support can be cared for in the unit. MHDU cover is provided by acute and respiratory medicine. Our critical care team also provide additional support. Participation in MHDU cover is optional depending on previous critical care experience. As an Acute Consultant you will be expected to participate fully in the provision of Acute Medicine services, including clinical governance, service development, teaching, and research. You should have experience in Acute/General Medicine and are required to be on the Specialist Register (AIM or GIM) within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Candidates who are interested in sessions in other Medical Specialties are also encouraged. This is a full-time 10 PA post, however applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time are also welcomed. The post is predominately based at NPH with cross site working at Ealing as part of the role at a future date. Participation in HDU will be optional dependent on previous experience and competencies. All newly appointed consultants will be offered to join the Trusts Consultant induction programme.
