Consultant Physician in Acute and General Medicine

NHS Lanarkshire; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is looking for a Consultant Physician in Acute & General Medicine for University Hospital Monklands. The position supports professional development in a new digital hospital environment, focusing on enhancing patient care. Full-time role offered at 10 PA, engaging with educational opportunities alongside clinical duties.

Benefits

Honorary status at the University of Glasgow

ID cards and library access

Educational discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Medical Degree and MRCP or equivalent.
• Experience in acute and general medicine is required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in flexible acute rota including weekend on-call duties.
• Collaborate with Emergency Department and multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to the redesign of Medical Assessment Unit processes.

Skills

Enthusiasm for developing services

Education

Medical Degree

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

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Consultant Physician in Acute and General Medicine, Airdrie

Client:

NHS Lanarkshire

Location:

Airdrie, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Consultant Physician in Acute & General Medicine

NHS Lanarkshire - University Hospital Monklands

University Hospital Monklands (UHM) is seeking a Consultant Physician in Acute & General Medicine to join its team, which includes four Acute Physicians, General Physicians with sub-specialty interests, and a multi-disciplinary team.

The department has redesigned its Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) processes, supporting new developments like the Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) unit.

Acute Physicians are supported by Physician of the Day and Physician of the Week models, along with Specialist Nurses in MAU, and collaborate closely with Emergency Department staff.

The successful candidate will participate in a flexible, variable acute rota, including Physician of the Week/Day and weekend on-call duties.

Applications are welcome from enthusiastic individuals eager to develop services. Sub-specialty interests are supported.

This full-time post is offered on a 10 PA basis, with 8 for Direct Clinical Care and 2 for Supporting Professional Activities, subject to final job plan approval. Part-time applications are also considered.

This is an exciting time to join UHM, with the new hospital location identified. It will be Scotland’s first digital hospital, enhancing patient care and staff experience through technology. Staff are encouraged to contribute to developing clinical models for the new hospital.

UHM has close links with the University of Glasgow, offering excellent educational opportunities for medical students and staff involved in teaching, research, or scholarship. Honorary status at the University provides benefits such as ID cards, library access, and IT services, along with educational discounts.

Interviews are scheduled for 29th July 2025.

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