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Acute Medicine Consultant

United Kingdom, Swindon Employment contract 113565.00 - 150569.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 14, 2026
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Consultants in Acute Medicine. There has never been a more exciting time to join our pioneering and innovative Acute Medicine department. Applications are invited for enthusiastic Acute Medicine Consultants to join our expanding team managing patients within our in-patient and 'Same Day' units.We are looking to recruit substantive Consultants in Acute Medicine to support the expanding service, both full time and part time applications will be considered. The successful applicants will form part of and support in the development of services and pathways to assist with developing our new Integrated Front Door which the department has recently opened the new Medical Assessment Unit within. It is a very exciting time for the organisation and the successful candidate will be key in supporting with developing our Same Day Emergency Care offering, as well as flow through Acute Medicine.As a service, we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships between our clinical, nursing, and management teams. We also have a fantastic working relationship with our supporting services, which includes the 'Front Door Team' (Physio/OT), Frailty Team, Specialty hot clinics and input from associated clinical specialties.

Job Responsibility

  • Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
  • Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
  • Development of subspecialty interests that fit in with division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust
  • Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activities
  • Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy
  • Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education
  • Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
  • The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
  • To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Divisional Management Team
  • To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans
  • The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives
  • Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust
  • As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost-effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets
  • Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures
  • Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes
  • Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management
  • Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions
  • All consultants are expected to participate in clinical effectiveness activities
  • They are expected to maintain and foster improvements in the quality and standards of clinical services
  • Consultants lead the safeguarding of high standards of care by participating in the creation of environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish

Requirements

  • Fully registered with the GMC
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • Entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview
  • Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
  • Expertise in full range of medical conditions
  • Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Sub-speciality interests will be supported
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