Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking two Consultant Physicians in Acute Medicine to join their expanding team. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for service development. Candidates should hold a CCT or be progressing towards it, with a focus on delivering quality patient care.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance services

Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Hold a CCT or demonstrate progress towards it within 6 months.
• Enthusiastic about Acute Medicine and delivering quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and coordination of patient care in the acute medicine bed base.
• Providing leadership to the acute medical team.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

CCT or progress towards it

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

Our team of acute physicians describes itself as passionate; due to significant progress over the last 5 years, we are expanding our acute medical workforce to support our diverse services.

We seek two proactive, forward-thinking, and dynamic individuals to join our expanding team.

The acute medicine team is based in a purpose-built Acute Medical Unit, adjacent to the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Emergency Department, and near the Surgical Assessment Unit and ITU.

We are recruiting for two posts to establish an acute physician consultant model comprising 14 substantive consultants.

The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team across key service areas, with flexible work within the acute medical bed base: AMU, AFU (with the frailty team), SDEC, and ED.

If you are enthusiastic about Acute Medicine and delivering quality care, and if you desire a flexible job plan that promotes work-life balance and offers opportunities to lead service development, then you should consider joining us.

The applicant should hold a CCT or demonstrate progress towards it within 6 months.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include assessment, early decision-making, and coordination of patient care in the acute medicine bed base, providing leadership to the acute medical take. The team works flexibly across AMU, AFU, SDEC, and ED.

About us

We are a key healthcare provider and one of the largest employers in Stockport. We aim to reflect our community's diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups.

We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance services
• Stockport Credit Union

Details

Date posted: 14 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, SK2 7JE

Job responsibilities

Clinical duties involve a rotational job plan with other acute physicians, including DCC and SPA activities, with explicit allowance for clinical administration (1 PA based on a 10 PA plan or above). The rota ensures cross-cover and continuity. The role involves premium hours, including evenings and weekends, with office and secretarial support provided.

Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check (£45.50), deducted from the first salary, and must join the DBS update service (£16 annually).

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to promote welfare and safety policies.