About the role
Evolve Staffing Ltd is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Consultant in General Internal Medicine to join a forward-thinking clinical team based at Hereford. This role is designed for a physician who excels in managing a wide spectrum of clinical problems, ranging from acutely ill younger patients to elderly patients presenting with complex, multiple comorbidities. As a lead clinician, you will direct treatment plans and orchestrate specialist care, ensuring high-quality inpatient and outpatient experiences within a ward-based multidisciplinary team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Diagnose and treat patients who fall outside specific medical specialties or those with complex symptoms requiring expert internal medicine intervention.
* Oversee a dedicated inpatient bed base, including responsibility for medical outliers on surgical wards.
* Participate in the weekend general medical on-call rota, typically on a 1 in 13 basis.
* Provide clinical and educational supervision for Foundation trainees and clinical fellows, including those working towards CESR in G(I)M.
* Lead weekly ward huddles, mortality and morbidity meetings, and contribute to the evolution of the department's training structure.
* Actively engage in clinical governance, robust audit practices, and annual appraisals. Support recruitment to NIHR and commercial research studies.
Essential Criteria
* Full GMC Registration with a License to Practise.
* Must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining Specialist Registration in General Internal Medicine at the time of interview.
* MRCP or an equivalent recognised postgraduate qualification.
* Proven experience in the management of both inpatient and outpatient general medical patients, with a history of participating in general medical on-calls at the Registrar or Consultant level.
* Demonstrated ability to lead a team, make critical decisions under pressure, and exert appropriate authority while maintaining empathy.
Desirable Attributes
* Higher degree (MD/PhD) or postgraduate qualification in teaching and training.
* Proven track record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with willingness to develop new pedagogical approaches.
* History of peer‑reviewed publications or a completed thesis.
* Prior management experience or specialised training in medical education.
Benefits
* Work‑life balance and professional growth in a supportive environment.
* Access to personal laptops for remote working, dedicated office space, and full secretarial support.
* Non‑clinical aspects of the role and weekend working recognised within job plans, including time off in lieu.
* Specific time allocated for CPD, GMC revalidation, and opportunities to take on roles such as Royal College Tutor.
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