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Consultant in Acute Medicine

United Kingdom, Greater London 109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 12, 2026
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join an expanding Acute Medicine service within a progressive and innovation-focused department. The postholder will play a key role across the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), Acute Admissions, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and post-take services, supporting a modern clinical model focused on rapid assessment, early senior decision-making, and improved patient flow.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide senior clinical leadership across AMU, AAU, Acute Admissions, SDEC, and post-take/outlier activity
  • Lead consultant ward rounds and ensure early senior assessment of acute admissions
  • Support rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, and discharge planning
  • Undertake practical procedures and contribute to the management of complex acute medical patients
  • Participate in the General Internal Medicine on-call rota and weekend cover
  • Lead MDT discussions and coordinate patient pathways across acute and community interfaces
  • Work collaboratively with ED, speciality teams, and community partners to improve patient flow
  • Support operational management and ongoing development of Acute Medicine services
  • Contribute to pathway development aligned with GIRFT and national best practice
  • Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to trainees, fellows, and physician associates
  • Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes
  • Act as an Educational Supervisor where appropriate
  • Participate in morbidity & mortality meetings, clinical governance, and audit initiatives
  • Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety programmes
  • Maintain CPD, appraisal, and revalidation requirements
  • Support research and evidence-based practice integration into clinical pathways

Requirements

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
  • Minimum 1 year NHS experience
  • Broad experience in Acute Medicine and General Internal Medicine
  • Demonstrated leadership in acute clinical environments
  • Experience supervising junior doctors and multidisciplinary staff
  • Evidence of service development, audit, or research involvement
  • Evidence of completed clinical audit within the last 18 months
  • Understanding of clinical governance, audit processes, and NHS quality frameworks
  • Participation in service improvement initiatives
  • Experience delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Ability to provide formal and informal clinical teaching
  • Educational supervision skills or accreditation
  • Understanding of NHS management structures
  • Evidence of risk management awareness
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Excellent clinical decision-making and situational awareness
  • Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
  • Leadership ability with commitment to service development
  • IT literacy, including the use of clinical information systems
  • Commitment to equality, professional development, and organisational improvement

Nice to have

  • Higher degree or postgraduate qualification
  • Accreditation in educational supervision
  • Experience in frailty, ambulatory care, or SDEC models
  • Experience working within NHS acute care pathways
  • Publication of audit outcomes
  • Involvement in serious incident review or patient safety initiatives
  • Higher teaching qualification
  • Experience supervising trainees
  • Presentations or publications in medical education
  • Experience in committee participation or service leadership roles
  • Experience in quality improvement and change management
  • Interest in digital innovation or integrated care models

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