Specialist in Acute Medicine | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering NHS Trust in Swindon is inviting applications for the role of Acute Medicine Specialist. The ideal candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage patient care across various units, and play a crucial role in the education of junior staff. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, and emphasizes leading service improvements while enhancing staff wellbeing. Applicants should possess a relevant medical degree and have a passion for evidence-based patient care.

Benefits

Strong staff wellbeing support

Development of subspecialty interests

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a medical degree and relevant post-graduate training.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care.
• Manage and supervise junior medical staff.
• Contribute to clinical audit and medical education.
• Participate in the General Medical on call rota.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team working

Evidence-based care

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Relevant medical degree and post-graduate training

Job description

Acute Medicine Specialist

There has never been a more exciting time to join our pioneering and innovative Acute Medicine department. Applications are invited for enthusiastic Acute Medicine Specialists to join our expanding team managing patients within our in-patient and ‘Same Day’ units.

We are looking to recruit substantive Specialists in Acute Medicine to support the expanding service, both full time and part time applications will be considered. The successful applicants will form part of and support in the development of services and pathways to assist with increasing our Same Day Emergency Care offering, as well as flow through Acute Medicine.

As a service, we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships between our clinical, nursing, and management teams. We also have a fantastic working relationship with our supporting services, which includes the 'Front Door Team' (Physio/OT), Frailty Team, Specialty hot clinics and input from associated clinical specialties.

On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients. As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision to our junior colleagues. As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing, you will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs.

Clinical Duties

• Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
• Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support).
• Development of subspecialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
• Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• Specialist Doctor will be allocated daily to each area as above.
• Supporting Post Take ward round in all areas.
• You will be expected to be part of the General Medical on call rota working.

Our STAR Values

• Service – We will put our patients first.
• Teamwork – We will work together.
• Ambition – We will aspire to provide the best service.
• Respect – We will act with integrity.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

• All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Clinical Lead to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Specialist Doctors are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
• To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Divisional Management Team.
• To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans.
• The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
• As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost‑effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non‑pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
• Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
• Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
• Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management.
• Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.

Further details can be found in the attached job description.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.