Job summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion to support the transformation programme of the trust moving into a single site emergency hospital who will be predominantly based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with responsibilities across both hospitals' sites.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical care to acutely ill patients, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. The role involves leading the acute medical unit, offering expert guidance and supporting junior staff. You will contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. A commitment to teaching and ongoing professional development is essential. We are looking for individuals motivated enough to take on a leadership role in the department as a part of this job and share a CD role based at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This will be renumerated separately.
Candidates with Acute Internal Medicine training and/or GIM training wishing to do hybrid posts are encouraged to apply. We are also keen to support colleague's professional clinical areas of interest (e.g., Endocrinology or Respiratory to name a few) and are open to negotiations on your individual job plan.
Main duties of the job
Managing Acute take
* Supervising the medical admissions ensuring timely junior team assessment and Consultant post take review of all new patients referred to acute medicine throughout the acute medical floor.
* Leading and supporting the medical handover every morning including focusing on learning opportunities.
* Driving the acute medical take and making sure patients are seen and dealt with efficiently and timely manner.
* Ensuring national and hospital target of care and assessment of patients are complied with in a timely manner.
* Provide advice and when appropriate review of patients when requested by the medical and nursing staff on the acute medical floor.
* Engaging in timely discussions with subspecialties such as ITU/Cardiology/Renal (to name a few) in the care management of unwell acute medical admissions.
Same Day Emergency care (SDEC)
* Prompt assessment of patients seen in this area including early senior reviews to initiate investigations required for rapid turnaround of these patients.
* Facilitating 'PULL' and 'PUSH' of patients from the emergency department based on SDEC criteria.
* Support the work of medical team and nurses in this clinical space.
* Referral to the appropriate discharge support services where needed e.g. OPAT and Virtual ward.
* Liaise with other specialties as required.
* Good communication with Primary Care Colleagues to ensure smooth transition of care of patients once discharge.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
RSH/ACUTE/CON/T4/024-026
Job locations
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
* Evidence of a PhD or higher-level education
Entry Criteria
Essential
* Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
* Broad exposure to medical diseases and their comprehensive management (acute and long-term conditions)
* Management of patients with multi-morbidity
* Skin in cross-speciality collaboration and/or liaison working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
* Evidence of a PhD or higher-level education
Entry Criteria
Essential
* Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
* Broad exposure to medical diseases and their comprehensive management (acute and long-term conditions)
* Management of patients with multi-morbidity
* Skin in cross-speciality collaboration and/or liaison working
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
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Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
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