Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

Job title:

Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

We are looking for Consultant Acute Physician with passion and drive to further develop and deliver our Acute Medical services. We recognise the importance of a rewarding and sustainable job role especially given the high acuity and pressures associated with delivery of Acute Care. We are committed to supporting a healthy work life balance and will support options of flexible working, annualised job plans and less than full time working.If you are considering applying for the post we would encourage a conversation with Dr Hammersley, Associate Medical Director, or Dr Sarah Kay, Clinical Lead, to discuss your areas of interest so we can outline what this job could offer you in more detail.The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a License to Practice. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine with a specialist interest.The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a passion to improve the quality of patient care. They will have strong communication skills and be an excellent ‘Team Player’. They will value training and education.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to:Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making within the DepartmentBe readily available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freelyEnsure that management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex needsLiaise closely with the Divisional and Service Managers, and the Associate Medical Director, to ensure that waiting list targets are achieved. Share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility for providing clinical services for the local populationFoster relationships between staff within the each organisation, and also with the local Clinical Commissioning GroupsWork flexibly to achieve high quality carEnsure the policies for communication with General Practitioners, Trust staff and patients are followedEnsure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the postCover Consultant colleagues during periods of leaveAbout usMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.A typical timetable will include DCC sessions on AMU, SDEC and virtual ward.We are open to discussion in relation to a flexible timetable to work slightly longer days to support a non-working day. An annualised job plan is also a possible option to further support flexible working.The typical timetable below is just an outline based on 10PAs. Any alternative work pattern would still support the same DCC:SPA splitPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council and a Licence to Practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional higher degrees relevant to this post
• Other postgraduate qualification e.g. MD, PhD
• Qualified educational supervisor

ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience in Acute / General Internal Medicine

Desirable

• Other specialties will be considered but especially desirable would be Respiratory Medicine, Care of the Elderly/Frailty, Diabetes or Rheumatology

AbilityEssential

• Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership to, the multidisciplinary team
• Effective communicator
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility of approach
• Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
• Effective team leader

Audit and ResearchEssential

• Relevant experience in clinical audit
• Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
• Ability to develop evidence based practice

Desirable

• Research leading to MD or PhD

Teaching and EducationEssential

• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non-medical staff
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
• Commitment to teaching
• Membership of Society of Acute Medicine

Desirable

• Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
• Recognised teaching skills course Special interest in role development and staff training
• Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies

OtherEssential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation
• Full driving licence
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.412-COMM-6964547CompanyWe put you first: Involving you in decisions which affect you and making time to learn from what you tell us to get it right for patients and staff every time.We strive for more: Setting ourselves high standards, encouraging innovation and sharing best practice to be the best we can be and deliver great quality, safe care.We respect you: Embracing diversity and treating
everyone with understanding, dignity and compassion to support and care for the people we work with and for.We work together: With colleagues and partners to go beyond traditional boundaries and deliver care which truly benefits our patients and meets their individual needs and wants.About UsMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We have 500 hospital beds and employ more than 5,000 members of staff, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children’s health. The Trust is also responsible for the provision of a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal, working in partnership with local GPs and Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. During the pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. We were also credited nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we really value our staff and appreciate that to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleaguesShare this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.JobseekersBMJ CareersExplore BMJCookie Settings© 2014 – 2025 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply –
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Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Crewe, Cheshire

Job date

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:39:17 GMT

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