Consultant in Acute Medicine

TN United Kingdom; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Acute Medical Unit at a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves joining a dedicated team of medical consultants, providing clinical leadership, and engaging in patient care and education. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and participate in the training of future medical professionals. The position offers flexibility for personal development in specialty interests, making it ideal for those passionate about acute medicine and teaching. If you seek a fulfilling role in a supportive environment, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Join a friendly team in Acute Medicine, providing clinical leadership.
• Opportunity to teach medical students and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage acute medical patients from Emergency Department.
• Conduct post-take ward rounds and support junior colleagues.

Skills

Acute Medicine

Clinical Leadership

Teaching

Assessment and Triage

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in General Medicine

Tools

Point of Care Ultrasound

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our welcoming and friendly team within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Department of Medicine. The Acute Medical Unit (previously known as the Combined Assessment Unit) is located in the state-of-the-art new Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI), which opened in December 2017.

Applications for both permanent and fixed-term (12 months) employment are welcome, including General Medicine Consultants with a special interest in Acute Medicine.

The successful applicant will join a team of Acute and General Medical Consultants providing senior presence and clinical leadership within the AMU. Responsibilities include post-take ward rounds, rolling reviews of new incoming patients (including those eligible for Same Day Emergency Care), and supporting and teaching junior colleagues and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

The wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Frailty Team, and Social Work, with daily collaboration and twice-daily meetings to coordinate patient care and facilitate early discharge.

The post holder will also contribute to educating and training Medical Students from ScotGEM and both Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh.

There is an opportunity to develop or maintain a specialty interest or skill, such as education, point of care ultrasound, or infection control and prevention/antibiotic stewardship, subject to negotiation and service needs.

The job plan, typically containing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), is subject to annual review and may include Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) depending on professional support needs.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking assessment and triage of acute medical patients referred from the Emergency Department or Primary Care to the AMU.