Locum Consultant - Acute Medicine | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Slough is seeking a Consultant in Acute Medicine for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves leading same-day emergency care and participating in a general medicine on-call rota while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The organization supports a healthy work-life balance, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Health and well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in Acute Medicine and emergency care.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultant led Medical Same Day Emergency Care.
• Participate in the general medicine on-call rota.
• Manage ward rounds on AMU Blue and AMU Green.

Job description

Overview

We are excited to welcome a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our enthusiastic and dynamic group of Acute Physicians at Frimley Health Foundation NHS Trust. This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover.

Current Acute Medicine Service

The service spans across 64 beds. The Acute Medical Unit comprises a 34 bedded Medical Short Stay Unit (AMU Blue) and a 34 bedded Assessment Unit (AMU Green).

Key Responsibilities

• Consultant led Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
• In-reach into the Emergency Department (ED).
• Acute Medicine consultants rotate through Medical SDEC, AMU Blue, AMU Green and post-take in-reach into ED shifts.
• Collaborate with other specialty teams, including a chest pain in-reach service from Cardiology (7 days a week) and an Acute Frailty service supporting referrals from the ED and AMU Blue/Green.
• 12 hour weekday and weekend coverage with 24 hour primary PCI access pathways.

Work Pattern

The annualised rota equates to 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week on average, with participation in the general medicine on-call rota. This includes a 1:8 weekend commitment, with ward rounds on AMU Blue and AMU Green and post-taking in ED.

Role Development and Structure

The expansion will allow a restructure of the current working pattern; the roles and PA allocation are noted below but may be subject to change. Appointees will be provided with office space and excellent secretarial support. The job plan will be offered as 10 PAs, with potential to adjust the number of PAs by mutual agreement.

PA Allocation

• Direct Clinical Care: 8 PAs including weekend rota
• Supporting Professional Activities: 2 PAs

Trust Information

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer. The Trust has Gold Award for Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer development opportunities across a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training. We support work–life balance and encourage applications from those seeking flexible working patterns.

Benefits and Working Culture

We prioritise a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements to meet staff and service needs. The Trust provides opportunities for professional development and flexible working patterns where possible.

Advert Closing

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025.