Consultant Acute Physician - Huntingdon

NHS; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Huntingdon seeks a Consultant in Acute Medicine to provide high-quality care, engage in clinical governance, and supervise staff. The role involves working with the Acute Assessment Unit and developing clinical guidelines. Essential qualifications include MBBS and MRCP(UK) CCT. The position offers generous leave, flexible working opportunities, and professional development. This is a full-time, permanent role based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Enhanced rates for unsociable hours

Wellbeing support and activities

Subsidised staff bus travel

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Completed training in General or Acute Medicine.
• Evidence of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe and compassionate care to acutely ill medical patients.
• Engage in regular appraisal for revalidation purposes.
• Undertake activities defined in the Job plan.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Calm under pressure

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCP(UK) CCT

Job description

Overview

The appointee will join the existing Acute Physicians in the Department of Acute Medicine at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. This post is primarily based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with cross-site work possible at Peterborough City Hospital. Specialists in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine recognised by the EEC are eligible to apply. Office accommodation, secretarial and IT support are provided. The post holder will work across the Acute Medicine department on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), the Short Stay Unit and the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU). The AAU manages acute unselected medical take; Ambulatory care is consultant-led and staffed by specialty doctors and advanced nurse practitioners; the Short Stay Ward admits patients likely to be discharged within 72 hours. We especially welcome candidates who are prepared to develop a clinical leadership role.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality, safe and compassionate care to acutely ill medical patients and ensure the best possible experience during admission.
• Active participation in Trust Clinical Governance activities, including audit, mortality review, and appraisal process. Ensure data collection and processing are accurate, timely, and compliant with the Trust Data Quality Policy and Information Governance procedures.
• Teaching, training and supervision of doctors, nurses and students to promote a positive and supportive atmosphere.
• Maintain records of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including Trust Mandatory training.
• Engage in regular appraisal for revalidation purposes.
• Undertake activities defined in the Job plan, using leadership skills to contribute to Trust and Department goals.
• Develop and promote departmental clinical guidelines in line with evidence-based best practice.

About us

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds, with emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and applicants from our local area.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Enhanced rates for unsociable hours (nights, weekends, bank holidays).
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and activities.
• Access to in-house physiotherapy, on-site subsidised meals and staff parking (currently free).
• Subsidised/staff bus travel (Stagecoach) within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Join us to be part of a supportive and inclusive team making a positive difference in the community.

Details

Date posted: 04 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 176-U-NA-7260766-A

Job locations: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT

Job description – Job responsibilities

The Trust is developing its acute medical services and planning changes to the urgent care model. Our current AAU has 19 beds and 8 recliner chairs; we have a 30-bed short stay ward and an ambulatory care unit. Work is underway to establish Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services that include medical and surgical assessment, ambulatory care and frailty services. These posts offer a unique opportunity to help plan and develop an integrated SDEC service from an early stage. The department will work closely with primary care and community services to improve patient care. We seek newly qualified or established consultants who are passionate about Acute Medicine and seeking a new challenge. You must be a capable senior decision-maker supporting rapid patient assessment, post-take ward rounds, streaming to appropriate pathways, and initiation of treatment. There may be opportunities for specialty sessions. Applicants may request less than full-time work or job sharing. Our consultants provide strong clinical leadership and are available for advice on any patient within the acute medicine department. Consultants are expected to be based within the clinical area when rostered for direct clinical care (Programmed Activities).

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Qualifications and requirements

Essential

• MRCP(UK) CCT and/or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC Acute Medicine or specialist medicine with general medicine accreditation, or within six months of appointment.
• MBBS (or equivalent).
• Full GMC registration and license to practice.

Desirable

• Higher qualification (e.g., MD, PhD).
• Valid ALS certificate.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Completed training in General or Acute Medicine.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across the full range of adult acute general medicine problems.
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure; able to organize and prioritise workload.

Communication Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication; accurate record keeping; fluent English.
• Respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, and beliefs.

Clinical Governance

• Evidence of participation in clinical governance activities.

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits; recent published clinical research in peer-reviewed journals.

Leadership/Management

• Evidence of management experience and/or training; good IT skills.
• Knowledge of NHS structure and the NHS five-year forward plan.

Desirable

• Attendance at management courses; experience in service development.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a Disclosure via the DBS is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.

Employer details: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT. Website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/