Acute Medicine Consultant

Hope Homecare Services Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly skilled Acute Medicine Consultant to join their dynamic medical team in Derby. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the Acute Medical Unit, ensuring high-quality patient care within the NHS. You will manage acutely unwell patients, collaborate with emergency teams, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. With a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in acute medicine. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

NHS Benefits Package

Career Progression Opportunities

Professional Development

Flexible Working Arrangements

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice is required.
• CCT in Acute Medicine or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Acute Medical Unit, ensuring effective patient assessment and treatment.
• Supervise junior doctors and engage in clinical governance and audits.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Team Collaboration

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine

Tools

NHS Systems

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Acute Medicine Consultant to join a dynamic and well-established medical team in Derby, UK. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and enhance acute medical services while delivering high-quality patient care within the NHS.

As an Acute Medicine Consultant, you will play a crucial role in the management of acutely unwell patients, supporting the assessment and early treatment of a wide range of medical conditions. You will work closely with emergency and specialty teams to ensure efficient patient flow and optimal clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), ensuring timely and effective patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Provide high-quality care for acutely ill patients, working collaboratively with emergency medicine and specialty teams.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of acute care pathways and service improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and support junior doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals in the delivery of acute medical care.
• Participate in ward rounds, acute take admissions, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Engage in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement projects to enhance patient care.
• Deliver teaching and training sessions for junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine (or equivalent).
• Extensive NHS experience in acute medicine.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Competitive salary and NHS benefits package.

Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Flexible working arrangements.

Work within a supportive and well-resourced acute medicine department.