Consultant in Acute Medicine

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; University City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Acute Medicine consultant to join a growing, consultant-led service. The role covers two Acute Medical Units and a 7-day SDEC pathway, with emphasis on high-quality patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants should hold MRCP (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT at interview. The Trust emphasises teamwork and continuous improvement in a teaching hospital environment.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent required.
• Must be on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT at interview (UK trainees).

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team of Acute Medicine consultants.
• Contribute to a consultant-led model of care for acute/general medicine.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team working and teaching.
• Prepare for presentation if shortlisted as part of the interview process.

Education

MRCP

Specialist Register

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed individual to join our dynamic and expanding team of Acute Medicine consultants in Leeds. Our growing service aims to deliver a high-quality, consultant-led model of care that meets the needs of our patients.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed individual to join our dynamic and expanding team of Acute Medicine consultants in Leeds. Our growing service aims to deliver a high-quality, consultant-led model of care that meets the needs of our patients.

We provide care across two Acute Medical Units (61 beds) and a co-located 4-bedded High Observation Area. As a large teaching hospital with tertiary services, separate takes operate for some specialties, including elderly medicine. Acute Medicine manages approximately 30 admissions per day.

Our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit is a purpose-built facility, co-located with the Emergency Department and opened in 2023. It delivers a 7-day service, seeing around 500 patients per week, alongside a well-established ambulatory VTE pathway.

Applicants should have broad experience in Acute and General Medicine, excellent team-working skills, and a commitment to multidisciplinary working. We are supported by a growing team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, alongside nursing and pharmacy colleagues.

Candidates must hold MRCP (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview (for UK trainees). All other applicants must be on the Specialist Register.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to deliver a 10-minute presentation on:

“How would you improve the quality of the Acute Medicine service at Leeds?”

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are…

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.