Acute Medicine Consultant Job at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Swindon)

Acute Medicine Consultant

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Swindon

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Job summary Consultants in Acute Medicine Enjoy a £20,000 bonus recruitment premium and a competitive relocation package of up to £8,000. 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
Consultants allocated daily to each area as above
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

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

What we offer:

£20,000 bonus recruitment premium
competitive relocation package of up to £8,000

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 14, 2026

Expiration:
May 21, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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