Consultant - Acute Medical Unit

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS trust in the UK is actively seeking motivated Substantive Consultant Physicians to join their team in Norwich. The role involves managing patients in Acute Medicine and collaborating with various specialties. Candidates should have a GMC Registration and a CCT in Internal or Acute Medicine. The position offers a salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum pro rata, alongside NHS benefits, leading to a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in managing patients on the Acute Medicine Unit.
• Lead the Ambulatory care service.
• Participate in teaching programmes across the hospital community.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm for service development

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Full GMC Registration License to practice

MRCP or equivalent

CCT in General Internal or Acute Medicine or related Medical Specialty

Job description

Job Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is looking to recruit highly motivated Substantive Consultant Physicians with expertise in General and Acute Medicine to supplement our established team of 10 WTE colleagues. The successful candidates will work closely with colleagues from all specialties in managing patients on the Acute Medicine Unit, Same Day Emergency Care and will include Diabetes and Endocrine clinics.

We would welcome applications from physicians with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT- or equivalent) in either Acute Medicine, General (Internal) Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrine or other specialties wishing to practice Acute Medicine. A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole‑time post will receive equal consideration and, should such a candidate be appointed, the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

Main duties of the job

We have a Lead Consultant in charge of the unit during the day, supported by a Nurse Co‑ordinator. We also have a Floor Acute Medicine Consultant who assists the Lead Consultant with reviewing patients. They coordinate the working day and prioritise where staffing should be placed, based on safety and demand. The on‑call consultant is responsible for the running of the department and has oversight of clinical safety overnight.

The consultant will work closely with many specialities across the Trust and build good working relationships with teams. Duties will be rotated as determined by the rota.

Within AMU

• To be a specialist in the acute assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of patients.
• To stabilise and manage patients with medical emergencies.
• To lead the Ambulatory care service.
• To be at the forefront of the hospital involved in development and improvement of services to allow safe provision of car

Within the Trust

• Liaise with clinicians and leads outside of the ED to address issues that arise.
• Participation in teaching programmes across the wider hospital community and the University of East Anglia.
• The appointees will be members of the Consultant Staff Committee.
• This post includes 6 DCC's per month as Diabetes and Endocrine clinics.

About Us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

• Date posted: 17 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 234-MS2435
• Job locations: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY

Job Responsibilities

Full GMC with licence to practise required on application. Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post and the person specification.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration License to practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in General Internal or Acute Medicine or any specialty with General Internal Medicine and on specialist register (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview).
• CCT in a related Medical Specialty

Desirable Qualifications

• Acute Medicine related diploma
• M.Sc.
• M.D.
• Evidence of Teaching Courses
• ALS Certification

Essential Aptitudes

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of effective working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for service development and training of junior staff.

Desirable Aptitudes

• Management experience.

Essential Experience

• Acute Medicine experience in the UK.
• Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas required to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest.
• Experience in Critical Care Medicine.
• Training and expertise in children’s safeguarding.

Essential Interests

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to General Medicine.
• Patient Safety.

Circumstances

• Must live within a 15‑mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.

Other

• Flexible outlook on working practices.
• Able to work with COVID positive patients.
• Commitment to the Trust's values.

Communications and Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.

Desirable Communications and Language Skills

• Good presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
• Address: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY
• Employer’s website: https://teamnnuh.co.uk/