Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum, plus 3% for on calls Cat A Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/2026 08:00
Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
* Provision of Acute Medical Services predominantly in AMU and AEC
* Working collaboratively with colleagues to further develop and improve the service
* Administrative duties as required within the Directorate
* Provision of cover for colleagues’ leave
* Participation in clinical audit and CME/CPD appropriate to experience at Consultant level, together with contribution to education and training of medical students and junior staff
* Professional management and supervision of medical and nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
* Consultant duties in the speciality of Acute Medicine. Clinical assessment and management of patients in AMU and AEC.
* Provision of advanced clinical skills, conducting routine examination and investigations according to accepted medical practice with increasing emphasis placed upon evidence-based health care and financial effectiveness to provide the maximum health gain.
* The Acute Medical Consultant will be responsible for those patients being referred from the Emergency Department and those being referred from GPs.
* Responsibility of care of the patient will be transferred to the other specialty according to agreed local protocols.
* The Consultant will be responsible to facilitate a quick triage of the patients, rapid assessment and discharge from the Acute Medical Unit, and organise follow up at outpatients’ clinics.
* The Consultant will be responsible for Daily ward rounds, continuous assessment, and continuity of care as well as follow-up and discharges of patients from the AMU Short Stay Ward.
* Responsible for implementation of agreed policies in relation to health promotion and prevention as per local and national guidelines.
* Administrative duties within the department.
The post holder may participate in an on-call rota. Currently this rota is on a 1 in 19 basis and is paid at category [A] level, which currently attracts a supplement of 3%.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
* • Degree from a recognised University
* • MRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
* • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Relevant knowledge and experience requirements
* • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST in Acute Internal Medicine
* • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
* • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Recruitment Equality Statement
We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups.
It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer and continue to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes. On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.
The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis‑gender anyone.
We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermining our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to “call out” any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action will be taken.
We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at any opportunity.
We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in and improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.
Eligibility for visa sponsorship
In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles, and Band 3 non‑clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship. Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship. The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.
Contact
Name Partha Nandi
Job title Clinical Service Lead
Email address p.nandi@nhs.net
Telephone number 01384456111
For further information, please contact Dr Nandi via Email - p.nandi@nhs.net
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