NHS
Consultant in Acute Medicine
The closing date is 16 November 2025
We invite applicants to 2 new posts to help expansion of our Acute Medical services in Gloucestershire. Applicants qualified as Acute Physicians will join a growing number in Gloucestershire, but applicants from an organ based specialty will also be welcome and a blended job-plan may be possible with liaison from the relevant specialty lead. The department currently comprises 10 substantive physicians and 3 long term locums (approx. 11 WTE) and we look to increase this to cover an expanded service. Applicants wishing to work fewer than 10 PAs per week will also be welcomed as we are a very flexible department.
Main duties of the job
Consultant reviews of patients seen on the General Medical Take
Ongoing care of patients in the AMU with daily review
Lead care of patients presenting through SDE
Liaise with local GPs and other community practitioners to direct patients to the most appropriate access point first time
Supervise medical trainees at every level of training (Med student through to ST7)
Lead the Acute Medical MDT daily
Contribute to the development of Acute Medical services in the region
About us Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. The Medical Division contains cardiology (interventional and non-interventional); respiratory medicine; geriatrics/frailty; gastroenterology; nephrology; neurology; diabetes & endocrinology; dermatology; rheumatology. The trust also runs a centre of excellence for oncology/haematology and cancer surgery (upper and lower GI; urology; gynaecology and breast surgery) at Cheltenham General Hospital. This all allows a very high level of support for the Acute Medical service with daily inreach from the main medical specialties and ad hoc review from the others following referral.
Job responsibilities As a Consultant Acute Physician, you will be responsible for the comprehensive management of adult patients presenting with acute medical conditions in our hospital setting. Your role will involve leading and coordinating the acute medical team, providing expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
Responsibilities
Undertake clinical assessments and examinations of patients presenting with acute medical conditions.
Provide accurate and timely diagnoses based on clinical evaluations and investigations.
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients, ensuring they receive high-quality care.
Lead and supervise the acute medical care team, providing guidance and support to junior medical staff.
Collaborate with other medical specialties, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Participate in the on-call rota, providing acute medical cover during evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
Engage in continuous professional development, staying up to date with the latest medical advancements and best practices.
Contribute to clinical audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Actively participate in teaching and training activities, mentoring junior doctors and medical students.
Requirements
Medical degree and registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligibility to register.
Completion of specialty training in Acute or General Medicine and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register, or equivalent qualifications.
Extensive experience in the management of acute medical patients in a hospital setting.
Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, patients, and their families.
Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and providing patient-centered care.
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Willingness to participate in on‑call duties and work flexible hours as required.
If you are an experienced Acute Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity we invite you to apply for this position. Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of patients in Gloucestershire by delivering exceptional care and expertise.
Person Specification Personal Skills
Communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
Ability to work under stress
Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
Honesty and reliability
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Qualifications
Full GMC registration
MBBS or equivalent
Entry on Specialist Register for Acute Medicine and/or Internal Medicine (or entry expected within 6 months)
Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
Intermediate or CCT Level Training in Intensive Care
Clinical Experience
Clinical training and experience in Acute Internal Medicine equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
A dedicated period of training working on an Acute Medical Unit, including leadership and organisation of such units
Rapid focused U/S experience/training
Training in a relevant sub‑specialty
Motivation and Attitude
A commitment to delivering and leading high quality care and innovation, both personally and within departments and systems
Research and Publications
Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and organisational problems
Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Publications in peer‑reviewed journals
Information Technology
Basic IT skills, Word processing, literature searching
Understanding of Clinical information management systems
Management
Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
Quality Management
Ability to manage risk
Ability to manage change
Ability to deal with complaints
Commitment to CPD / CME
Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
Experience in audit & clinical governance
Working knowledge of evidence based practice
Evidence of completion of a quality improvement project eg publication
Teaching
Ability to teach clinical and generic skills
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Training in teaching skills
Certificate of education
Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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We invite applicants to 2 new posts to help expansion of our Acute Medical services in Gloucestershire. Applicants qualified as Acute Physicians will join a growing number in Gloucestershire, but applicants from an organ based specialty will also be welcome and a blended job-plan may be possible with liaison from the relevant specialty lead. The department currently comprises 10 substantive physicians and 3 long term locums (approx. 11 WTE) and we look to increase this to cover an expanded service. Applicants wishing to work fewer than 10 PAs per week will also be welcomed as we are a very flexible department.
Main duties of the job
Consultant reviews of patients seen on the General Medical Take
Ongoing care of patients in the AMU with daily review
Lead care of patients presenting through SDE
Liaise with local GPs and other community practitioners to direct patients to the most appropriate access point first time
Supervise medical trainees at every level of training (Med student through to ST7)
Lead the Acute Medical MDT daily
Contribute to the development of Acute Medical services in the region
About us Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. The Medical Division contains cardiology (interventional and non-interventional); respiratory medicine; geriatrics/frailty; gastroenterology; nephrology; neurology; diabetes & endocrinology; dermatology; rheumatology. The trust also runs a centre of excellence for oncology/haematology and cancer surgery (upper and lower GI; urology; gynaecology and breast surgery) at Cheltenham General Hospital. This all allows a very high level of support for the Acute Medical service with daily inreach from the main medical specialties and ad hoc review from the others following referral.
Job responsibilities As a Consultant Acute Physician, you will be responsible for the comprehensive management of adult patients presenting with acute medical conditions in our hospital setting. Your role will involve leading and coordinating the acute medical team, providing expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
Responsibilities
Undertake clinical assessments and examinations of patients presenting with acute medical conditions.
Provide accurate and timely diagnoses based on clinical evaluations and investigations.
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients, ensuring they receive high-quality care.
Lead and supervise the acute medical care team, providing guidance and support to junior medical staff.
Collaborate with other medical specialties, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Participate in the on-call rota, providing acute medical cover during evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
Engage in continuous professional development, staying up to date with the latest medical advancements and best practices.
Contribute to clinical audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Actively participate in teaching and training activities, mentoring junior doctors and medical students.
Requirements
Medical degree and registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligibility to register.
Completion of specialty training in Acute or General Medicine and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register, or equivalent qualifications.
Extensive experience in the management of acute medical patients in a hospital setting.
Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, patients, and their families.
Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and providing patient-centered care.
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Willingness to participate in on‑call duties and work flexible hours as required.
If you are an experienced Acute Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity we invite you to apply for this position. Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of patients in Gloucestershire by delivering exceptional care and expertise.
Person Specification Personal Skills
Communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
Ability to work under stress
Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
Honesty and reliability
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Qualifications
Full GMC registration
MBBS or equivalent
Entry on Specialist Register for Acute Medicine and/or Internal Medicine (or entry expected within 6 months)
Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
Intermediate or CCT Level Training in Intensive Care
Clinical Experience
Clinical training and experience in Acute Internal Medicine equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
A dedicated period of training working on an Acute Medical Unit, including leadership and organisation of such units
Rapid focused U/S experience/training
Training in a relevant sub‑specialty
Motivation and Attitude
A commitment to delivering and leading high quality care and innovation, both personally and within departments and systems
Research and Publications
Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and organisational problems
Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Publications in peer‑reviewed journals
Information Technology
Basic IT skills, Word processing, literature searching
Understanding of Clinical information management systems
Management
Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
Quality Management
Ability to manage risk
Ability to manage change
Ability to deal with complaints
Commitment to CPD / CME
Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
Experience in audit & clinical governance
Working knowledge of evidence based practice
Evidence of completion of a quality improvement project eg publication
Teaching
Ability to teach clinical and generic skills
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Training in teaching skills
Certificate of education
Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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