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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in General Internal Medicine to join a newly established and expanding department focused on delivering comprehensive care to patients with complex, multi-morbid medical conditions.

This role offers the chance to work across inpatient and outpatient settings, managing a diverse case mix ranging from acute presentations to elderly patients with complex needs. The successful candidate will work closely with Acute Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and speciality teams within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework while supporting training and service development initiatives.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of medical conditions, including complex multi-morbid patients
• Provide continuous care in both inpatient and outpatient settings for patients not aligned to a single speciality
• Deliver ward-based care across designated medical wards and provide input for medical outliers on surgical wards
• Direct treatment plans while coordinating specialist input where required
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, clinical discussions, and discharge planning

On-Call & Acute Care

• Participate in the general medical on-call rota (1 in 13 weekends) with time off in lieu
• Contribute to the management of acutely unwell patients and provide senior decision-making support

Teaching & Training

• Supervise clinical fellows, including those pursuing CESR in General Internal Medicine
• Support departmental education through ward huddles, morbidity and mortality meetings, and structured teaching
• Opportunity to undertake roles such as Educational Supervisor for Foundation trainees or Royal College Tutor

Governance, Research & Development

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, appraisal, and CPD activities
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Engage in research activity with opportunities for NIHR and commercial study recruitment

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine or within 6 months via CCT/CESR
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience

Desirable

• Higher postgraduate qualification or additional speciality accreditation

Clinical Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience managing general medical patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participation in general medical on-call at Registrar or Consultant level
• Evidence of clinical leadership and service delivery
• Ability to manage complex patients with multiple co-morbidities

Desirable

• Experience in multidisciplinary service development or pathway redesign
• Involvement in research or quality improvement initiatives

Teaching & Educational Skills

Essential

• Commitment to medical education and training
• Experience in appraisal, assessment, and supervision of trainees
• Ability to assess clinical competencies and support professional development

Desirable

• Formal educational supervision accreditation
• Experience delivering structured teaching programmes

Skills & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Leadership, organisational, and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centred care and CPD

Desirable

• Leadership roles within clinical teams or education
• Experience contributing to governance or management activities