Consultant in Acute Medicine

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an Acute Medicine Consultant to join their dynamic team at a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers the opportunity to lead clinical care, mentor medical students, and engage in collaborative patient management. With a focus on acute medicine, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes and developing innovative care pathways. Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Dumfries and Galloway, with excellent recreational activities and a supportive community. A full relocation package is available, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Full Relocation Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in acute medicine with a focus on patient care and leadership.
• Ability to teach medical students and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage acute medical patients from ED or primary care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective patient care.
• Participate in on-call rota and manage patient care in AMU.

Skills

Senior Clinical Leadership

Acute Medicine Expertise

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Teaching and Mentoring

Audit and Quality Improvement

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Acute Medicine

Job description

Job Opportunity: Acute Medicine Consultant

Join our friendly team within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Department of Medicine at the state-of-the-art Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI), opened in December 2017.

Applications are welcome for both permanent and fixed-term (12 months) positions. General Medicine Consultants with a special interest in Acute Medicine are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will provide senior clinical leadership, participate in ward rounds, review incoming patients, and support junior staff and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Frailty Team, and Social Work, is essential for patient care and early discharge planning.

The role involves teaching Medical Students from ScotGEM and the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. There is also scope to develop or maintain specialty interests such as education, point of care ultrasound, or infection control, subject to negotiation.

The job plan typically includes 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), with potential for Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) based on professional support needs. The responsibilities include:

1. Assessing and triaging acute medical patients referred from ED or primary care.
2. Developing investigation and management plans within standards set by the Society of Acute Medicine.
3. Participating in the on-call rota (1 in 12, with every 6th weekend).
4. Developing alternatives to inpatient admission with rapid diagnostic access.
5. Collaborating with Emergency Department and ICU, aligned with Royal College guidelines.
6. Supervising junior medical and Advanced Practitioner staff.
7. Teaching undergraduate students clinically.
8. Monitoring and ensuring effective clinical practice and care standards.
9. Participating in audit and quality improvement initiatives.
10. Managing patient care and clinical organization in AMU or HDU.
11. Reporting critical incidents promptly.
12. Completing mandatory training as required.

Enjoy Dumfries and Galloway’s beautiful countryside, with activities like watersports, fishing, golf, and cycling. House prices are reasonable, schools are good, and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Lake District, and Newcastle. NHS Dumfries and Galloway offers a full relocation package.

For further information, contact:

• Dr. Sian Finlay, Acute Medicine Consultant: 01387 241009, [e-mail]
• Dr. Alex McDonald, Acute Medicine and Critical Care Consultant: 01387 246246 ext 31528, [e-mail]