Acute Medicine Consultant

• Multidisciplinary team working
• Providing evidence-based care for patients
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients
• Development of subspecialty interests
• Teaching, examination and accreditation duties
• Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave
• Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies
• Participate in an out of hours consultant rota
• Support policy and strategy development
• Contribute to the leadership and development of Services
• Ensure effective communication and involvement of staff
• Assist in the cost-effective utilisation of resources
• Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues
• Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents
• Participate in clinical effectiveness activities
• Support the production of clinical governance and quality strategy plans

• 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

• £20,000 bonus recruitment premium
• Competitive relocation package of up to £8,000
• Opportunity for a dedicated session offered as part of the role (1 PA)
• Support for professional skills and development (e.g., attendance at conferences, being an education supervisor, opportunities to lead improvement projects)