Overview
Consultant in Acute Medicine. We are currently recruiting to a Consultant in Acute Medicine. The Acute Care Consultant is pivotal in the department offering both clinical and team leadership. Working as part of a team of Higher Specialty trainees, Middle Grades, ACPs, Junior Doctors: GPVTS, FY2s, FY1s and a skilled nursing team.
Those consultants who have specialist training in another specialty and have an interest in Acute medicine will also be considered. We will be keen to hear from people who have a specialist interest in ultrasound guided procedures, specialty experience in ITU or Respiratory medicine as we are looking at developing an enhanced care unit in AMU in the near future. For those wishing to develop their specialty interest in addition to Acute medicine we would be willing to support your career aspirations.
Responsibilities
* Definitive care of patient attendances and admissions
* Lead the delivery of high quality acute medical intervention to patients in all acute areas by continued development of practice in the light of evidence-based clinical standards
* Lead the provision of comprehensive medical service to AMU and A&E and develop comprehensive plans for patient care in the acute phase, taking active involvement in the management of all unscheduled emergency medical admissions to the Trust
* Develop and provide acute medical services to assist in the admission avoidance and early safe discharges strategies of the Trust
* Lead and direct the AMU to facilitate substantial reform in the management of emergency medical patients, establishing links with GPs and other consultant staff
* Monitor the delivery of emergency medical care to ensure high quality, evidence-based care at all times
* Ensure safe high quality acute medical intervention including procedures required for patients and is responsive and in line with best practice
* Support the teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students and postgraduate medical education
* Support and encourage audit and research quality improvement programmes
Qualifications
* Commitment to our Trust values
* Full MRCP or equivalent
* Basic Medical Degree
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (Proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), European Community Rights or CESR
* Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Acute Care Medicine
* Adult Life Support (ALS) within last 3 years
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. The Trust has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
Details
* Date posted: 10 October 2025
* 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: 407-MLTC-7194864-A
* Job locations: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS
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