Acute Medicine Consultant

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Acute Medicine Consultant to join a dynamic and well-established medical team in Derby, UK. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and enhance acute medical services while delivering high-quality patient care within the NHS.

As an Acute Medicine Consultant, you will play a crucial role in the management of acutely unwell patients, supporting the assessment and early treatment of a wide range of medical conditions. You will work closely with emergency and specialty teams to ensure efficient patient flow and optimal clinical outcomes.

• Lead and manage the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), ensuring timely and effective patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Provide high-quality care for acutely ill patients, working collaboratively with emergency medicine and specialty teams.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of acute care pathways and service improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and support junior doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals in the delivery of acute medical care.
• Participate in ward rounds, acute take admissions, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Engage in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement projects to enhance patient care.
• Deliver teaching and training sessions for junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine (or equivalent).
• Extensive NHS experience in acute medicine.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Competitive salary and NHS benefits package.

Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Flexible working arrangements.

Work within a supportive and well-resourced acute medicine department.