< Back

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Specialist in General Medicine to join a supportive medical team in South East England, providing high-quality inpatient care to a diverse patient population.
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive general medical service, taking responsibility for assessing, diagnosing, and treating general medical inpatients. The role also includes participation in the general medicine on-call rota and supervising junior medical staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physician who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to the continued development of general medical services.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will:

• Provide a comprehensive medical inpatient service.
• Diagnose and treat general medical inpatients.
• Participate in the 1:11 general medicine on-call rota, as agreed with the successful appointee.
• Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality and cost-effective general medical service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the continued development and improvement of general medical services.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients within their area of practice.
The role will involve managing general medical inpatients, making appropriate diagnostic and treatment decisions, and working effectively with colleagues to ensure safe and effective patient care.
The post holder will also contribute to the supervision, education and development of junior medical staff and participate in the general medicine on-call service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Experience in acute ward-based and outpatient medicine.
• High level of clinical experience and competence in general medicine.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
• At least 12 years of postgraduate experience, including a minimum of 6 years as a Specialist Doctor or equivalent level in general medicine.
• Good IT skills.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training:
• • Undergraduate medical students.
  • Postgraduate doctors.
  • Junior medical staff.

Audit & Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to the speciality.

Motivation

Essential

• Commitment to the development and delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective medical service.

Management & Service Development

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues.
• Ability to contribute to and develop medical services.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• An enquiring and critical approach to clinical practice.
• Caring and patient-centred attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with:
• • Colleagues.
  • Patients.
  • Relatives.
  • GPs.
  • Nurses.
  • Other healthcare professionals and agencies.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.

Apply now