Locum Consultant - Acute Medical Unit

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Locum Consultant Physician with expertise in General and Acute Medicine to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to manage patients in the Acute Medicine Unit and collaborate with various specialties. The successful applicant will work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes flexible working, alongside other benefits like discounted gym memberships and access to clinical development resources. Excellent communication and management skills are required.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

On-site Nursery

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experienced physician in managing patients in Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care.
• Proficient in stabilizing and managing medical emergencies.
• Ability to participate in teaching programmes and liaise with other clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ambulatory care service within the Acute Medicine Unit.
• Coordinate with clinical teams to address urgent issues.
• Oversight of clinical safety and patient management overnight.

Skills

Expertise in General and Acute Medicine

Ability to manage medical emergencies

Strong communication skills

Education

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Relevant medical specialization (e.g., Diabetes and Endocrine)

Job description

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is looking to recruit a highly motivated Locum Consultant Physician with expertise in General and Acute Medicine to supplement our established team of 10 WTE colleagues. The successful candidates will work closely with colleagues from all specialties in managing patients on the Acute Medicine Unit, Same Day Emergency Care. This post is fixed term for 12 months.

We would welcome applications from physicians with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT- or equivalent) in either Acute Medicine, General (Internal) Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrine or other specialties wishing to practice Acute Medicine.

A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration and, if such a candidate is appointed, the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

General Duties

We have a Lead Consultant in charge of the unit during the day, supported by a Nurse Co‑ordinator. We also have a Floor Acute Medicine Consultant who assists the Lead Consultant with reviewing patients. They coordinate the working day and prioritise where staffing should be placed, based on safety and demand. The on‑call consultant is responsible for the running of the department and has oversight of clinical safety overnight.

The consultant will work closely with many specialities across the Trust and build good working relationships with teams. Duties will be rotated as determined by the rota.

Within AMU

• Specialist in the acute assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of patients.
• Stabilise and manage patients with medical emergencies.
• Lead the Ambulatory care service.
• Be at the forefront of the hospital involved in development and improvement of services to allow safe provision of care.

Within the Trust

• Liaise with clinicians and leads outside of the ED to address issues that arise.
• Participation in teaching programmes across the wider hospital community and the University of East Anglia.
• Members of the Consultant Staff Committee.
• This post includes 6 DCC’s per month as Diabetes and Endocrine clinics.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi‑Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site café offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Contact For Further Details

For further details / informal visits contact:

• Name: Dr Edward Markham
• Job title: Service Director Acute Medicine
• Telephone: [phone]