Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine (AAU)

NHS

Job title:

Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine (AAU)

Company

NHS

Job description

AAU ConsultantDiscover Island Life: AAU Consultant, Isle of Wight NHS TrustReady for an exciting and fulfilling AAU Consultant role within a dynamic and developing Acute Medicine team, set against the backdrop of a beautiful island?St. Mary’s NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight offers an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant to contribute to our high-quality Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services, working towards enhancing patient safety, continuity of care, and positive clinical outcomes. We are a supportive team dedicated to best practice in emergency medical admissions, discharges, and admission avoidance. Flexible working to support your work-life balance is strongly encouraged.Please note Job Description is pending Royal College Approval.Main duties of the jobWhy Choose a Career with Us?

  • Shape Acute Medicine Services: Play a key role in developing and delivering acute care provisions, including the ongoing development of SDEC and Acute Medical Unit re-design.
  • Develop Your Interests: Opportunities for prospective candidates to take on a clinical leadership role or develop their specialty interest as part of their acute job role.
  • Progress Service Development: Join a team expanding Acute Medicine and SDEC across the emergency floor, working towards a seven-day acute medical model.
  • Flexible Working: We are open to discussion regarding flexible working, annualised job plans, and recruitment and retention arrangements to support your lifestyle.
  • Make a Real Impact: Contribute to excellent patient care within a Trust that values inclusion and diversity, proactively recruiting and retaining the highest quality of talent.
  • Benefit from Island Life: Enjoy the unique charm of the Isle of Wight with its stunning scenery, easy mainland access, and excellent employee benefits.

About usIsland Life: More Than Just a JobThe Isle of Wight offers a unique and enriching lifestyle:

  • Stunning Natural Beauty: Explore breathtaking coastlines and picturesque countryside right outside your door.
  • Convenient Mainland Access: Enjoy quick ferry links to Portsmouth and Southampton (a short journey), with London reachable in 90 minutes by rail.
  • Excellent Benefits: Take advantage of our comprehensive employee benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, local discounts at businesses and gyms, and the chance to hire our Trust’s beach hut in Ryde.

Ready to combine a rewarding career with an exceptional island lifestyle? We welcome your application and the opportunity to discuss this exciting role further!https://youtu.be/Jrnu31jUoA0DetailsDate posted14 July 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum/pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number470-25-0090-NSJob locationsSt Mary’s HospitalNewportPO30 5TGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYour Contribution:

  • Provide comprehensive consultant/specialist led care for patients on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), a modern 24-bed ward located close to the Emergency Department.
  • Participate in daily consultant ward rounds (morning and afternoon) and twice-daily multi-disciplinary board rounds with specialty in-reach.
  • Supervise and lead the SDEC service, which accepts direct referrals from GPs, Urgent Care, and the Emergency Department, and manages step-down patients.
  • Contribute to the Medicine on-call rota (currently 1 in 11 weekday nights and Saturday on-call), and the Acute Medicine 1 in 7 weekends on AAU.
  • Engage in the education, mentoring, and supervision of junior medical staff and the development of Advanced Nurse Practitioner roles.
  • Work seamlessly with Emergency Care, providing responsive in-reach, rolling reviews of medical patients, and early senior clinical decision-making.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYour Contribution:

  • Provide comprehensive consultant/specialist led care for patients on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), a modern 24-bed ward located close to the Emergency Department.
  • Participate in daily consultant ward rounds (morning and afternoon) and twice-daily multi-disciplinary board rounds with specialty in-reach.
  • Supervise and lead the SDEC service, which accepts direct referrals from GPs, Urgent Care, and the Emergency Department, and manages step-down patients.
  • Contribute to the Medicine on-call rota (currently 1 in 11 weekday nights and Saturday on-call), and the Acute Medicine 1 in 7 weekends on AAU.
  • Engage in the education, mentoring, and supervision of junior medical staff and the development of Advanced Nurse Practitioner roles.
  • Work seamlessly with Emergency Care, providing responsive in-reach, rolling reviews of medical patients, and early senior clinical decision-making.

Person SpecificationPerson SpecificationEssential

  • MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Internal Medicine; eligible for entry on the Register or within 6 months of the receipt of Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
  • Should have completed a recognised training programme in Acute or General Internal Medicine (GIM)
  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM and Acute Medicine
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Experience in Postgraduate teaching
  • IT skills
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty
  • Commitment to the development of a high-quality, cost- effective service to Acute and General Internal Medicine
  • Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues
  • Ability to develop services
  • Willingness and ability to work collaboratively as part of a clinical and non-clinical team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise by date of appointment
  • Available on Isle of Wight when on call
  • Appropriate immigration status

Desirable

  • Higher degree e.g. MD. PhD
  • CCT in Acute Internal Medicine
  • Experience of running a Medical Assessment Unit
  • Experience of Acute Medical Service development
  • Knowledge of the Enhanced Recovery Programme
  • Published audits
  • Publication in reviewed journals
  • Attendance at recognised management course
  • Attendance at communications workshop/courses
  • Current driving licence

Person SpecificationPerson SpecificationEssential

  • MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Internal Medicine; eligible for entry on the Register or within 6 months of the receipt of Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
  • Should have completed a recognised training programme in Acute or General Internal Medicine (GIM)
  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM and Acute Medicine
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Experience in Postgraduate teaching
  • IT skills
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty
  • Commitment to the development of a high-quality, cost- effective service to Acute and General Internal Medicine
  • Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues
  • Ability to develop services
  • Willingness and ability to work collaboratively as part of a clinical and non-clinical team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise by date of appointment
  • Available on Isle of Wight when on call
  • Appropriate immigration status

Desirable

  • Higher degree e.g. MD. PhD
  • CCT in Acute Internal Medicine
  • Experience of running a Medical Assessment Unit
  • Experience of Acute Medical Service development
  • Knowledge of the Enhanced Recovery Programme
  • Published audits
  • Publication in reviewed journals
  • Attendance at recognised management course
  • Attendance at communications workshop/courses
  • Current driving licence

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Newport, Isle of Wight

Job date

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:59:15 GMT

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