ConsultantAcute Medicine

Consultant in Acute Medicine

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

Yesterday

About the role

There is an exciting opportunity for a full time Consultant in Acute Medicine to join the existing team working across WTWA Hospitals. Interested applicants are strongly recommended to come and meet the team and to discuss with the specialty lead for Acute medicine and SDEC. Recognizing the opportunities and demands a career in acute medicine affords we have a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication and flexible working to allow you to get the most out of your work and home life. We are committed to contributing not just to the Acute Medical Department but MFT with a focus on ambulatory care, digital healthcare, education ( including simulation) and workforce wellbeing. Many of our consultant colleagues undertake regional and national educational, governance and leadership roles alongside delivering acute care. The Acute Medical and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team includes 15 consultants with a breadth of specialty knowledge. We are supported by an excellent multidisciplinary team. This includes 3 Advanced care practitioners, one consultant nurse, 2 pharmacists, 3 physician associates, occupational and physiotherapists, discharge facilitators, locally employed senior and junior clinical fellows and rotating doctors in training. We are keen to attract candidates interested in service development will support this in post.

Consultant in Acute Medicine

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Please see the attached Job Description which details the person specification.

This appointment will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions. The Job Description indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.

This is a full time 10PA post. However, applications for less than full time work or job shares would also be welcomed. The successful applicants would join the medical on call rota. This currently includes 1 in 8 weekends and 1 in 24 weekdays and overnight

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities. We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes. At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations. If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Person specification

Essential

Inclusion on the Specialist Register
Should either have, or be within 6 months of obtaining a CSST in Acute Medicine
Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) in Acute Internal Medicine
Wide experience in all aspects of acute medicine and medicine. To be willing to develop skills as appropriate to the service needs
An understanding of the NHS management responsibilities of consultants. Experience of clinical audit.
Evidence of recent and current research, with relevant publications.
Commitment to CPD
Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Experience of supervising Junior Medical staff in acute Medicine including SDEC work with junior medical staff
Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required.
Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines.
Enthusiasm for improving the service
MB BS or equivalent
Full Registration with the General Medical Council
MRCP or equivalent
Interest in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff as well as other healthcare workers.
Agreement to live within 10 road miles of the hospitals served, or to have access by motorway in the equivalent period of traveling time.

Desirable

Attendance at appropriate professional courses
POCUS
Leadership
Attendance at an appropriate management course.
Membership of appropriate professional society(s). Knowledge of up-to-date literature
Experience of supervising junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines.
An appropriate higher qualification
Teaching qualification e.g. PG Cert in Med Ed