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Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine
| Posting date: | 11 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £59,175.00 to £95,400.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £59175.00 - £95400.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 November 2024 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9418-24-1482 |
Summary
The appointee will join the Acute Medicine department in the delivery of clinical excellence within the practice of Acute Medicine. The department is staffed by a diverse multidisciplinary team and we have a reputation of being friendly, welcoming and supportive. Our medical staff have a variety of special interests and we are happy to support and encourage our Specialty Doctors in developing these. The team is supported by strong, skilled and experienced nursing staff, (Healthcare Assistants and other allied health professionals. The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability. The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff. The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Lutons three stations. A direct link using the new Busway takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital. Applicants must be fully registered with the UK General Medical Council, and have a minimum of 4 years post graduate clinical experience with a minimum of 2 years in Acute Medicine. Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are also invited to apply. The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.