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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join an expanding Acute Medicine service within a progressive and innovation-focused department.

The postholder will play a key role across the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), Acute Admissions, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and post-take services, supporting a modern clinical model focused on rapid assessment, early senior decision-making, and improved patient flow.
 

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership across AMU, AAU, Acute Admissions, SDEC, and post-take/outlier activity
• Lead consultant ward rounds and ensure early senior assessment of acute admissions
• Support rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, and discharge planning
• Undertake practical procedures and contribute to the management of complex acute medical patients
• Participate in the General Internal Medicine on-call rota and weekend cover

Multidisciplinary & Service Responsibilities

• Lead MDT discussions and coordinate patient pathways across acute and community interfaces
• Work collaboratively with ED, speciality teams, and community partners to improve patient flow
• Support operational management and ongoing development of Acute Medicine services
• Contribute to pathway development aligned with GIRFT and national best practice

Teaching & Supervision

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to trainees, fellows, and physician associates
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes
• Act as an Educational Supervisor where appropriate

Governance, Audit & CPD

• Participate in morbidity & mortality meetings, clinical governance, and audit initiatives
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety programmes
• Maintain CPD, appraisal, and revalidation requirements
• Support research and evidence-based practice integration into clinical pathways

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Higher degree or postgraduate qualification
• Accreditation in educational supervision

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in Acute Medicine and General Internal Medicine
• Demonstrated leadership in acute clinical environments
• Experience supervising junior doctors and multidisciplinary staff
• Evidence of service development, audit, or research involvement

Desirable

• Experience in frailty, ambulatory care, or SDEC models
• Experience working within NHS acute care pathways

Clinical Audit & Governance

Essential

• Evidence of completed clinical audit within the last 18 months
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit processes, and NHS quality frameworks
• Participation in service improvement initiatives

Desirable

• Publication of audit outcomes
• Involvement in serious incident review or patient safety initiatives

Teaching & Education

Essential

• Experience delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Ability to provide formal and informal clinical teaching
• Educational supervision skills or accreditation

Desirable

• Higher teaching qualification
• Experience supervising trainees
• Presentations or publications in medical education

Management & Administrative Skills

Essential

• Understanding of NHS management structures
• Evidence of risk management awareness
• Strong organisational and leadership skills

Desirable

• Experience in committee participation or service leadership roles

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent clinical decision-making and situational awareness
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Leadership ability with commitment to service development
• IT literacy, including the use of clinical information systems
• Commitment to equality, professional development, and organisational improvement

Desirable

• Experience in quality improvement and change management
• Interest in digital innovation or integrated care models