Acute Medicine Consultant

NHS Jobs; West of England; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Acute Medicine to lead diagnosis and management in the AMU/SDEC unit. You will run ward rounds, supervise the junior team and collaborate with colleagues across specialties to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role involves teaching, audit, governance and research within the AMU, plus active participation in the Trust’s priorities on patient flow and reduced admissions.

Qualifications

• CCT or within six months of achieving this at interview date, or listed on the GMC specialist register.
• CESR applicants welcome and must have CESR in place at interview.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnosis and clinical management of AMU/SDEC patients.
• Provide regular ward rounds and clinical support to the junior medical team.
• Collaborate across specialties for multidisciplinary patient care.
• Participate in Acute Medicine rota including early/late shifts and weekend cover.
• Promote AMU work and support Trust priorities on patient flow and admissions.
• Involve in teaching, audit, governance and research within AMU.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Ward rounds

Teaching

Audit & governance

Research

Mentorship

Education

CCT in Acute Medicine or GMC Specialist Register

Job description

As a Consultant in Acute Medicine, you will: Lead the diagnosis and clinical management of patients presenting to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Southmead Hospital. Provide regular ward rounds and clinical support to patients, alongside the junior medical team, ensuring high standards of patient care. Collaborate closely with colleagues across specialties to ensure a cohesive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Participate fully in the Acute Medicine rota, including early and late shifts, weekend cover (1 in 8 for 1 WTE), and Same Day Emergency Care shifts. Actively promote the work of the Acute Medical Unit and support Trust priorities around improving patient flow and reducing admissions. Be involved in teaching, audit, governance, and research within the AMU. Provide professional supervision and mentorship to junior medical staff, contributing to their development and the overall educational environment of the unit. Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMCs specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust