Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and innovative future leader to join us at this exciting juncture in a rapidly expanding Acute Medical Unit (AMU). We have recently rolled out a process‑driven Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit which, alongside the rest of the AMU, is run by a dynamic and enthusiastic team. There has been no better time to join our AMU. The unit serves a population of 250,000. The Acute Medical Unit is a purpose‑built 19‑bedded unit. We have an assessment area with 10 trolley spaces and chairs, protected and designated for assessment of SDEC patients alongside acutely unwell patients. The department has a reputation for being forward‑thinking with an adept ability to respond to the front‑door demands of the hospital. We are looking for three dynamic consultants to complement the current team of senior consultants. Recent finalists for a HSJ Patient Safety Award: Urgent and Emergency Care Safety Initiative of the year.
Our vision is to provide expert care at the front door over a 7‑day working week, treating each patient as an individual through a process‑driven model. To achieve this, we aim to significantly expand our consultant numbers. The clinical team is supported by junior medics, prescribing pharmacists, ward‑based therapy and nursing support teams, with plans to further expand our Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associate numbers.
Interview will be held on the 10th April 2026.
What You’ll Do
* Work in close collaboration with the AMU team to improve the management of medical admissions, supporting the achievement of departmental and trust key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Work within your own area of subspecialty interest to influence change and service improvement in that area of medicine.
* Support the Trust in the delivery of an effective front‑door service, helping with patient flow and length of stay.
* Continue to support the AMU in delivering excellent length of stay for short‑stay inpatients.
* Mentor and support resident medical staff on the AMU and on general medicine on‑call teams, fostering a culture of learning and development and promoting good team relationships.
* Provide teaching to resident medical staff colleagues to support their learning and development.
* Participate in the on‑call medical consultant rota.
Please see our interactive candidate information pack for more information on this opportunity and on living in Salisbury and working at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
About Us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. We are driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and are well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we provide. We are an acute Trust rated 'Good' by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super‑regional specialist services such as burns, plastics & reconstructive surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. We support flexible working and will consider requests in line with service needs. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro‑rated), and a generous pension scheme. On‑site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work with easy access to London and local airports; Southampton is a short train or car journey away and Bournemouth is also accessible.
Details
* Date posted: 12 February 2026
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (pro‑rated if part‑time)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 269-MD958
* Job location: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Job Description
Applicants must have a CCT in General Medicine or be within 6 months of obtaining it, or be in the process of submitting their CESR paperwork. A CCT in Acute Internal Medicine is desirable. The department welcomes candidates with additional speciality or subspecialty interests that they wish to pursue or lead. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate competence in spoken and written English.
The current AMU Consultant team offers learning and support to help you achieve your career ambitions, with progression and developmental opportunities available. There is a strong sense of collaboration across the entire medicine Consultant workforce, and a friendly, multidisciplinary working environment. We are passionate about developing a strong CESR pathway to grow and retain talent locally. Applications for flexibility within the job plan or for less than full time will also be encouraged. Our current working includes compressed hours to reflect the nature of the AMU workload, supporting a positive work‑life balance.
Person Specification
Essential
* Possession, or within 6 months of possession, of a CCT or CESR application in GIM
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
* Evidence of wide experience and a high level of clinical competence, as well as some leadership skills and evidence of team working.
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems: demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach.
* Experience in managing risk and knowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
* Knowledge and application of up to date evidence‑based practice.
* Ability to perform effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to motivate and develop staff.
* Willingness to forge clinical, research and academic links with other organisations.
* Capacity to manage and prioritise time and information effectively and organise own workload.
* Ability and willingness to work within Trust and NHS performance targets.
* Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department/Directorate.
* Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors.
* Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication; empathetic and sensitive, taking others’ perspective and treating others with understanding.
* Always considers patients’ preferences when discussing treatment options.
* Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching; able to teach clinical skills to trainees and others, enthusiastic and able to inspire.
* Audit and research experience and commitment to clinical audit.
* Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients; good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
* Possession of Acute Medicine CCT
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/
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