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We seek high-performing and committed individuals to join a well-established team of Acute Medicine Consultants within a leading healthcare provider in the West Midlands. A dynamic multidisciplinary team supports the department and works closely with specialists in Respiratory, Diabetes, Infectious Disease, Renal Medicine, and Intensive Care to deliver high-quality care to acutely unwell patients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment and management of patients within the Acute Medicine service.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff, ACPs, and nursing teams during clinical sessions.
• Participate in providing and developing the Same Day Emergency Care and short-stay services.
• Engage in departmental meetings, governance activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to clinical colleagues' education and professional development, including simulation-based learning.
• Undertake administrative duties relating to patient care and departmental functioning.
• Take part in on-call and emergency support responsibilities, aligned with departmental rota.
• Participate in an annual appraisal and job planning process, with flexibility to accommodate special interests or roles in education, research, or leadership.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent postgraduate medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT or CESR in Acute Medicine
• (Applicants with a CCT/CESR in General Medicine with substantial experience in Acute Medicine at the consultant level will also be considered)
• Evidence of continued professional development (including CME)

Clinical Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 12 years of medical experience post-qualification
• At least 6 years of experience in Acute Medicine in Specialty Doctor or SAS grades
• (Relevant speciality experience in equivalent roles will be considered)
• Proven ability to manage a wide range of acute medical conditions independently
• Familiarity with Clinical Governance, Audit, and patient safety practices
• Experience in supervising and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Experience with multidisciplinary teamwork and service development