Summary: The Consultant in Acute Medicine role at North Bristol NHS Trust involves leading the diagnosis and clinical management of patients in a busy Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit. The position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care while also engaging in teaching, audit, and research activities. The role offers flexibility in working arrangements and emphasizes the importance of patient safety and innovative care delivery. Candidates should be passionate about driving improvements in acute medical services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the diagnosis and clinical management of patients in the AMU and SDEC unit.
• Conduct regular ward rounds and provide clinical support alongside junior medical staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialties for a cohesive approach to patient care.
• Participate in the Acute Medicine rota, including shifts and weekend cover.
• Promote the work of the AMU and support Trust priorities for patient flow improvement.
• Engage in teaching, audit, governance, and research activities.
• Provide professional supervision and mentorship to junior medical staff.

Key Skills:

• MRCP or equivalent qualification.
• Full registration with the GMC in General Internal Medicine/Acute Internal Medicine.
• Experience in UK hospital systems and practices.
• Postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training.
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of acute medical conditions.
• Proven teaching ability and willingness to teach medical students and postgraduates.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain effective teams and demonstrate compassionate leadership.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other