Acute Medicine Consultant

makeitcountmarketing; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Acute Medicine Consultant to lead clinical responsibilities in acute medical patient care at their Stoke-on-Trent location. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team, managing a well-supported unit with various specialized services. The position requires MRCP or equivalent, and candidates should be on the Specialist Register for Acute Internal Medicine. Competitive salary package offered.

Benefits

Welcome bonus

Qualifications

• Entry on Specialist Register in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine expected within 6 months from the interview.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to gaining CCT in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine.
• Experience of conducting clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in acute medical patient care.
• Contribute to the dedicated team of Acute Physicians.
• Manage patient care through the 58 bedded AMU and 22 bed SSU.

Skills

Clinical training and experience in Acute Internal Medicine

Experience of conducting clinical audit

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Entry on Specialist Register in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine

Job description

Acute Medicine Consultant

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Job Summary

To provide clinical leadership in acute medical patient care developing the interface between Acute and Emergency Medicine. You will be part of a dedicated team of Acute Physicians providing Consultant cover for our dynamic and well supported departments at UHNM.

A team of a dedicated team of Acute Physicians with a budgeted establishment of over 17.50 WTE Consultants, providing Consultant cover for a dynamic and well supported 58 bedded AMU with a projected 12 hour length of stay and a 22 bed Short Stay Unit (SSU). We have established an 11 bed higher monitoring unit (HMU) which is integrated within the AMU and we have ultrasound facilities available.

Main duties of the role

For the full list of duties associated with this role, please refer to the attached job description.

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro‑intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Job Details

• Date posted: 26 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year PA
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 205-6684268-F
• Job locations: University Hospitals North Midlands (County and Stoke site), Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Job Responsibilities

You will find a detailed description of the role and the job plan in the job pack which is attached within supporting documents. Please note, there is a welcome bonus included with this post.

Opportunities in other specialties

Opportunities also exist in other specialties including General Medicine, Renal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, and Infectious Diseases for candidates with dual accreditation. We are supportive of cross‑specialty working and are happy to accommodate specialist clinical interests where feasible. We welcome enquiries from interested candidates about the opportunities available, either prior to or during the interview process.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Entry on Specialist Register in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• MD, PhD or equivalent
• Specialty Certificate Examination in Acute Internal Medicine

Essential Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Acute Internal Medicine (AIM) or General Internal Medicine (GIM)

Desirable Experience

• Higher training in a dedicated Acute Medicine specialty training scheme.
• Critical Care experience

Academic, Research & Publications

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit.

Desirable

• To have published in peer reviewed journals.

Management Experience

Desirable

• Higher teaching qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals North Midlands (County and Stoke site), Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk