Specialty Doctor Acute and General Medicine

Job Description

Overview

Speciality Doctor Acute and General Medicine – NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an additional hard-working and enthusiastic candidate for a Speciality Doctor Acute and General Medicine post. This is a mixed General Internal Medicine and Acute Medicine role.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the general medical on-call rota (senior tier) with duties around one evening per week and weekend day shifts (approximately one weekend every 6-8 weeks).
• Provide daytime duties in acute medicine, including medical assessment, ambulatory emergency care, and high dependency unit coverage.
• Participate in rotational duties on downstream specialty wards as required by service needs and training requirements.
• Work under direct or indirect supervision of a consultant.

Role Details

There is no planned night-shift commitment. The post may include rotational duties on downstream specialty wards and will be supervised by a consultant.

SPA Time and Professional Development

Proposals for additional SPA time are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the board supports applications for additional SPA time for individuals with ideas to improve services who demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, medical education, research and development, or acting as an appraiser. Applicants wishing to undertake more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager.

The University of Glasgow benefits and honorary status considerations apply to those involved in teaching, research, or scholarship within the University.

Honorary Status and Benefits

Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to a University of Glasgow ID card, library access, and a University IT account. They may access courses run by IT Services on the same basis as staff and may receive an educational discount when purchasing PC equipment through IT Services.

Enquiries and Recruitment Information

Informal enquiries regarding this post may be directed to the named contacts. For application queries, please contact the provided email address.

Interview date – to be confirmed.

Further information about NHS Lanarkshire recruitment can be accessed via the NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack for Specialty Doctor Acute and General Medicine (URL removed).

Additional Information for Applicants

NHS Lanarkshire is happy to consider requests for alternative accessible formats. We are committed to recruiting a workforce that reflects the diversity of society and provides equal opportunities regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. Care-experienced applicants are welcome.

We have a legal obligation to check entitlement to work in the UK for all prospective employees. Candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship can access information about the UK Border Agency’s system.