Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Crewe seeks a Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine to lead and improve Acute Medical services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, extensive experience in Acute Medicine, and hold full registration with the GMC. Flexible working options and a commitment to supportive work-life balance are offered, along with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annualised job plans

Supportive work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must hold Full Registration with the GMC and obtain a Licence to Practice.
• Must be on the Specialist Register or close to obtaining CCT in Acute Medicine.
• Must have extensive experience in Acute / General Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Involved in leadership and management within the department.
• Ensure management plans for patients with complex needs are clear.
• Liaise with Divisional and Service Managers to achieve waiting list targets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communications skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Additional higher degrees relevant to this post

Other postgraduate qualification (e.g., MD, PhD)

Job description

Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

The closing date is 13 January 2026

We are looking for Consultant Acute Physician with passion and drive to further develop and deliver our Acute Medical services. We recognise the importance of a rewarding and sustainable job role especially given the high acuity and pressures associated with delivery of Acute Care. We are committed to supporting a healthy work life balance and will support options of flexible working, annualised job plans and less than full time working.

If you are considering applying for the post we would encourage a conversation with Dr Hammersley, Associate Medical Director, or Dr Sarah Kay, Clinical Lead, to discuss your areas of interest so we can outline what this job could offer you in more detail.

The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practice. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine with a specialist interest.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a passion to improve the quality of patient care. They will have strong communication skills and be an excellent 'Team Player'. They will value training and education.

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.

The proposed AAC date is 17.02.2026.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to:

• Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making within the Department
• Be readily available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely
• Ensure that management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex needs
• Liaise closely with the Divisional and Service Managers, and the Associate Medical Director, to ensure that waiting list targets are achieved. Share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility for providing clinical services for the local population
• Foster relationships between staff within the each organisation, and also with the local Clinical Commissioning Groups
• Work flexibly to achieve high quality care
• Ensure the policies for communication with General Practitioners, Trust staff and patients are followed
• Ensure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post
• Cover Consultant colleagues during periods of leave

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job responsibilities

The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.

A typical timetable will include DCC sessions on AMU, SDEC and virtual ward.

We are open to discussion in relation to a flexible timetable to work slightly longer days to support a non-working day. An annualised job plan is also a possible option to further support flexible working.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council and a Licence to Practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
• MBBS or equivalent
• Additional higher degrees relevant to this post
• Other postgraduate qualification e.g. MD, PhD
• Qualified educational supervisor

Experience

• Extensive experience in Acute / General Internal Medicine
• Other specialties will be considered but especially desirable would be Respiratory Medicine, Care of the Elderly/Frailty, Diabetes or Rheumatology

Ability

• Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership to, the multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility of approach
• Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
• Effective team leader

Audit and Research

• Relevant experience in clinical audit
• Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
• Ability to develop evidence based practice
• Research leading to MD or PhD

Teaching and Education

• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non-medical staff
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
• Commitment to teaching
• Membership of Society of Acute Medicine
• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Recognised teaching skills course Special interest in role development and staff training
• Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies

Other

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
• Full driving licence
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust