Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine. This role offers the opportunity to work within a vibrant team of consultants, focusing on delivering high-quality acute services while ensuring effective risk management and clinical governance. The successful candidate will engage in developing urgent care models and provide essential support to trainee doctors. With a commitment to continuous learning and innovation, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. Join a renowned teaching trust that values excellence in patient care and collaborative practice.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Modern Facilities

Research and Innovation Leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in Acute Medicine and clinical governance.
• Ability to supervise and develop trainee doctors.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing care for patients and develop acute services.
• Collaborate with medical colleagues and external agencies.
• Participate in the development of urgent care models.

Skills

Acute Medicine

Clinical Governance

Risk Management

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialty Training in Acute Medicine

Job description

Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Join to apply for the Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Acute Medicine to join our team of 18 consultants. Our team benefits from shared job plans within various specialties, including Infectious Diseases. We have extensive experience supporting consultants through CESR applications and offer peer support for staff exploring CCT by this route.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide and develop acute services, ensuring effective and efficient delivery, risk management, and clinical governance. Responsibilities include:

1. Providing ongoing care for patients under their supervision.
2. Developing collaborative relationships with medical colleagues and external agencies.
3. Working with colleagues to develop and deliver acute medicine services within the Trust.
4. Offering consultation and advisory services to colleagues in other specialties and primary care.
5. Participating in the development of urgent care models and Same Day Emergency Care pathways.
6. Providing out-of-hours emergency cover on an equitable basis.
7. Supervising and developing trainee doctors within the specialty.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, renowned for modern facilities and leadership in research and innovation. We offer a range of learning and development opportunities and a passionate team environment.

For more information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 8 May 2025.