Consultant in Acute Medicine

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 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 team 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
• Coordination 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 in reach 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 centred care.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Willingness to participate in on call duties and work flexible hours as required.

Person Specification Personal Skills

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in a 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 e.g. 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.

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust