Consultant - Acute Medical Unit | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK seeks a Substantive Consultant Physician to join their dedicated Acute Medicine team. The role involves managing diverse patient populations, participating in teaching initiatives, and contributing to service improvement. Applicants should possess a CCT in Acute Medicine or a related specialty. The Trust offers flexible working hours, competitive benefits including discounted gym memberships and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Support in career development

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration with license to practice.
• Experience in acute assessment and management of patients.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients on the Acute Medicine Unit.
• Lead the Ambulatory care service.
• Participate in teaching programmes across the wider hospital community.

Skills

Expertise in General and Acute Medicine

Ability to manage medical emergencies

Communication with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute Medicine or equivalent

Job description

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 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.

General Duties

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025