Consultant Acute Physician - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking consultant(s) in Acute Medicine to lead rapid assessment, streaming, and early treatment within an expanding SDEC-driven model.

We invite newly qualified or established consultants with a passion for acute medicine to apply. Flexible working and part-time options are encouraged, with a focus on strong clinical leadership and collaboration with primary and community care.

Qualifications

• Completed training in General or Acute Medicine.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on the full range of acute adult medicine problems.
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support rapid patient assessment and post-take ward rounds.
• Stream patients to appropriate pathways and commence treatment.
• Provide strong clinical leadership within the acute medicine department.
• Contribute to development of integrated Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching/education

Communication skills

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCP(UK) CCT or GMC Specialist Registration

Higher qualification (MD/PhD)

ALS Certificate (desirable)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Trust is committed to develop its acute medical services, and we are planning important changes to our urgent care model. Our current Acute Assessment Unit has 19 beds and 8 recliner chairs. We have a 30 bedded short stay ward, and an ambulatory care unit. Work is in progress to establish Same Day Emergency Care services (SDEC) that include medical assessment, surgical assessment, and ambulatory care and frailty services. These posts offer a unique opportunity to be involved in the planning and development of an integrated SDEC service from an early stage.

The department will also work closely with primary care and community to develop better services for our patients.

We are looking for newly qualified consultants or established consultants with a passion for Acute Medicine and wanting a new challenge. You must be a capable senior decision maker who will support the rapid assessment of patients including post take ward round for patients, streaming to appropriate pathways and commencement of treatment. There is the possibility of a session of speciality work for those with specialist interests. Applicants wishing to work less than full time or to job share are encouraged to apply.

Our consultants are required to provide strong clinical leadership and to be available for opinion and 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 (PAs).

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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 at the time of the Appointments Advisory Committee
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration and license to practice

Desirable criteria

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

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Completed training programme in General or Acute Medicine
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on the full range of problems in adult acute general medicine
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively, under pressure environment
• Able to organize and prioritize workload

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate successful participation in clinical governance activities

Desirable criteria

• Participation in relevant national Audits
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal

Leadership/Management

Essential criteria

• Evidence of management experience and/or training
• Good IT Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of NHS structure, and current NHS "5 year forward plan"

Desirable criteria

• Attendance on Management course
• Experience in service development

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and Ability to teach all grades of doctors and medical students

Desirable criteria

• Educational and Clinical Supervisor Course

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do

We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation.

International Applicants & Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: