Consultant Acute Physician - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough is seeking a consultant in General Medicine to join our busy acute medicine service. The post is advertised at 10 Programmed Activities (8.5 DCC +1.5 SPA) with flexible and LT options; shifts include early, late, and weekend rotations, with opportunities for additional shifts through the Trust bank.

The successful applicant will provide expert clinical opinions, lead services, teach trainees, and participate in governance and audits, while

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent required.
• MRCP or General Medicine accreditation required.
• Full GMC Registration and license to practice required.
• Evidence of teaching and clinical leadership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical opinions on adult acute general medicine.
• Organize and prioritize workload across shifts.
• Lead and participate in department governance and audits.
• Deliver education to junior doctors and medical students.
• Contribute to service development and management training.

Skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Fluent English

Good IT Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching ability

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or General Medicine accreditation

Full GMC Registration and license to practice

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The exact job plan will be agreed between the Divisional Operations Director, the Divisional Director and the post holder, and its structure could differ between both hospitals.

The position is advertised as 10 PAs (8.5 DCC+1.5 SPA) where additional SPAs can be considered depending on additional roles undertaken. The option of flexible and Less than Full Time working is already well established in the department. Additional SPAs are routinely allocated for additional responsibilities, such as educational supervision.

Half day, full day, late shifts and weekend clinical shifts may all be considered within job planning and arranged in a way to suit the post holder and the needs of the department.

Shifts include Monday to Friday:

• 0800-1600 (most shifts)
• 1200-2000
• Two consultants prefer long days 0800-2000

Shifts may be fixed or rotated to suit personal circumstance. Job plans may be weekly or annualised at a 40-week baseline (320 clinical PAs per year). The majority of shifts can be taken during normal working hours and there is currently opportunity to work additional shifts via the Trust bank, should the post holder so desire, giving the opportunity for a considerable uplift in salary.

The work pattern is very likely to continue to evolve over time to ensure that the service matches the demand. We will always carefully negotiate any changes to an individual's job plan to ensure that they maintain their flexibility.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or inclusion on the specialist medicine with General Medicine accreditation
• Full GMC Registration and license to practice

Desirable criteria

• Higher qualification (MD, PhD)
• Valid ALS Certificate

Experience

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

Desirable criteria

• Experience in service development
• Attendance on Management course

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

• Experience in service development
• Attendance on Management course

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

Teaching

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Educational and Clinical Supervisor Course

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

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. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

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: