Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

Overview

In this role you will lead acute medicine services within AMU/SDEC and support ED presence. You’ll join a team of 10 consultants as part of a broader trust mission to deliver high-quality, continuously improving clinical care. You will help develop acute medicine services and participate in on-call duties, contributing to strategic plans like frailty pathways and capital improvements. This position offers mentorship opportunities and close links with medical schools, with a focus on patient-centered, high-standard care.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Career development focus
• Blue Light Card
• NHS-specific perks

Responsibilities

• Consultant supervision of the acute medical unit
• Consultant supervision of the ambulatory emergency care unit
• Provide acute medicine presence and support within the emergency department
• Participation in the medical on-call rota (weekday 1:21, weekends 1:7)
• Provide consultant-level care for winter escalation beds under acute medicine

Key requirements

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Registered as a specialist in acute medicine with the GMC or eligible within 6 months of interview

• Mentoring staff (medical and nursing)
• Clear, logical thinking with analytical approach
• Ability to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Acute medicine expertise
• Understanding of clinical risk management

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