An NHS Trust in the South East, UK, is seeking a Consultant in Acute Medicine to provide specialist care for acutely ill patients in a high-paced medical environment. The role involves leading the acute medical unit (AMU), providing rapid assessments, managing complex cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and flow within the hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialized NHS acute medicine team, focusing on early intervention, advanced patient management, and service innovation, while benefiting from career development and leadership opportunities.
Job Details: Consultant – Acute Medicine
The consultant will lead acute medical care, oversee emergency admissions, contribute to MDT meetings, and play a key role in shaping service improvements within the acute medical unit.
- Location: South East, United Kingdom
- Specialty: Acute Medicine
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (2024/25)
- Contract Type: Substantive / Fixed-Term
Eligibility Criteria:
- Consultant Grade Experience: Minimum 6–7 years post-internship/foundation training
- Specialty Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Acute Medicine
- Qualifications: Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, FRCS, MRCPsych, FRCR, etc.)
- Registration: Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Special Interests: Sepsis management, emergency care, perioperative medicine, or point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) desirable
- Language Requirement: IELTS (minimum 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each section) or OET (Grade B)
Why Join?
- Work in a leading NHS acute medical unit
- Competitive salary & NHS benefits
- Opportunities for research, clinical trials & teaching
- Career progression & leadership roles in acute medicine
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with emergency, ICU, and medical teams