Position
Consultant in Acute Medicine – Permanent, full‑time post at Ipswich Hospital.
Qualifications
* Completion of CCT or equivalent (CESR).
* Must be on the Specialist Register.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive assessment of all medical emergencies.
* Liaise closely with other departments and allied health professionals within the EAU department.
* Lead acute assessment, triage and management of all patients in the EAU.
* Collaborate with senior therapists and nurses to categorize patient needs and ensure appropriate care.
* Work closely with the Emergency Department to facilitate delivery of ED performance indicators.
* Supervise and train assigned EAU junior staff and ensure efficient patient flow through the unit.
* Maintain databases and performance records of admissions and assessment provision, acting as a resource for this information.
* Contribute to teaching of medical students and junior staff, including a regular slot in medical registrar teaching.
* Encourage and support the successful applicant to pursue specialist interests, including FAMUS training.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Apr 2026.
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