Join to apply for the Acute Medicine Consultant role at Katalysysts Consulting
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Enjoy a £20,000 bonus recruitment premium and a competitive relocation package of up to £8,000.
Job Summary
There has never been a more exciting time to join our pioneering and innovative Acute Medicine department. Applications are invited for enthusiastic Acute Medicine Consultants to join our expanding team managing patients within our in‑patient and 'Same Day' units. We are looking to recruit substantive Consultants in Acute Medicine to support the expanding service; both full‑time and part‑time applications will be considered. The successful applicant will form part of and support in the development of services and pathways to assist with developing our new Integrated Front Door and the recently opened Medical Assessment Unit. It is a very exciting time for the organisation and the successful candidate will be key in supporting with developing our Same Day Emergency Care offering, as well as flow through Acute Medicine. As a service, we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships between our clinical, nursing, and management teams. We also have a fantastic working relationship with our supporting services, which includes the 'Front Door Team' (Physio/OT), Frailty Team, Specialty hot clinics and input from associated clinical specialties.
Main Duties of the Job
We recognise the importance of our team maintaining specialist interests in other medical specialties. To support this, there is an opportunity for the successful candidate to receive a dedicated session offered as part of the role (1 PA).
Clinical Duties
* Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
* Providing evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting
* Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
* Development of subspecialty interests that fit in with division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust
* Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post‑graduate and continuing medical education activities
* Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy
* Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education
* Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
* The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
* Consultants allocated daily to each area as above
About Us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation: Service – We will put our patients first | Teamwork – We will work together | Ambition – We will aspire to provide the best service | Respect – We will act with integrity.
The hospital is conveniently placed on the outskirts of Swindon with excellent travel links, it is just 5 minutes from junction 15 of the M4, 75 miles from London and 35 miles from Bristol. It is in the midst of beautiful countryside, sitting at the foot of the Marlborough Downs and just south of the Cotswolds.
Details
* Date posted – 10 November 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, Part‑time
* Reference number – 249‑6864772‑10
* Job locations – Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB
Job Responsibilities
* To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Divisional Management Team.
* To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust's business plans.
* The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
* Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
* Assist in the cost‑effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non‑pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
* Work within the Trust's framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
* Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust‑wide teaching programmes.
* Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management.
* Embed the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.
Clinical Governance and Audit
* Production of a Division annual clinical governance plan.
* Production of a Division quality strategy.
* Production of a Division quarterly report to the Trust's Clinical Governance and Risk Committee.
* Ensure targets within the plan are met, including:
o Adoption of evidence‑based practice including compliance with government guidance, e.g., NICE
o Establishment and implementation of a Division clinical audit programme
o Completion of risk assessments as required and compliance with the Trust's risk management policies and strategies including controls assurance standards
o Encouraging research and development
o Ensuring, through the Divisional Director and the Division of Workforce and Education, that staff meet the education and training targets agreed within the Trust's annual plan.
o Ensuring complaints management is timely and effective, including implementing action plans relating to individual complaints.
o Contributing to workforce planning to ensure timely availability of appropriate clinical skills to maintain excellence in patient care.
Person Specification
Essential
* Fully registered with the GMC
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent
* Entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview
Experience
* Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
* Expertise in full range of medical conditions
* Ability to lead a multi‑professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Sub‑speciality interests will be supported
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Website: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/
#J-18808-Ljbffr