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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join a well-established Acute Medical team in North East England. The Acute Medical Unit delivers a high-quality, patient-centred service for individuals presenting with acute medical conditions who are referred from the community, the emergency department, or outpatient clinics. The successful candidate will join an experienced, multidisciplinary team that provides consultant-led care across the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services. The department values clinical excellence, teamwork, education, and service development, and is committed to maintaining a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and professional development.
Job Responsibility:
Provide consultant-led care for patients presenting with acute medical conditions
Conduct post-take ward rounds on the Acute Medical Unit
Undertake rolling reviews of new admissions throughout the day
Provide consultant input into Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services
Support the admission and assessment of patients referred from primary care and emergency services
Participate in the consultant on-call rota for General Internal Medicine
Provide specialist clinical advice to colleagues across the hospital and primary care
Contribute to the leadership, management and strategic development of the Acute Medicine service
Maintain clear clinical documentation and ensure effective communication with multidisciplinary teams
Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management activities
Contribute to teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors, physician associates and medical students
Participate in continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation
Requirements:
Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Eligibility for appointment as Consultant in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine
Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Extensive experience in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine
Experience managing acute medical admissions and emergency presentations
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong clinical leadership abilities
Commitment to clinical governance and patient safety
Ability to manage complex acute medical cases
Experience participating in clinical audit and quality improvement
Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice
Experience teaching junior doctors and healthcare professionals
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Participation in annual appraisal and revalidation
Commitment to continuing professional development
Nice to have:
Higher postgraduate qualifications, such as an MD or a PhD
Qualification as Clinical or Educational Supervisor
Experience in specialities such as: Respiratory Medicine
Care of the Elderly / Frailty
Diabetes
Rheumatology
Evidence of research activity or publications
Membership of the Society for Acute Medicine
What we offer:
Supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and professional development
Flexible job plans and annualised working patterns may be discussed to support service delivery and work-life balance