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Job Summary
This is an opportunity to join our ambitious and forward looking Acute Medicine Service as a Consultant Physician, based at Northampton General Hospital. The post is a new fixed term (locum consultant) appointment for a Acute Medicine (10 PAs). The post includes sessions providing high quality care for our patients in the Same Day Emergency Care Unit, acute medical take and within our modern 66‑bed Nye Bevan Acute Assessment Unit.
We welcome candidates with sub‑speciality interests. Potential roles in Medical Education, Ultrasound training and Digital Health can be discussed individually depending on your personal ambitions. You will be working as part of a wider MDT, but also autonomously.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Duties entail provision of a comprehensive acute medical service alongside Consultant colleagues, provision of reciprocal cover for periods of annual/study leave; and continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and the proper functioning of the department. During the medical take, the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under their care. The Consultant’s role is to assess and review patients, sometimes prior to junior review and sometimes afterwards facilitating earlier "senior" decision‑making and high‑quality clinical care. All duties are rostered and other clinical commitments must be timed so that they do not clash with these duties.
Other Duties
Any positions offered by bodies outside the Trust, (e.g. Training Programme Director, Regional College Advisor, Royal College Representative etc.) must be discussed and agreed by the Head of Service in advance of the position being accepted.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
Details
* Date posted: 04 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 265-7526931
* Job locations: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be mutually agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director of Urgent Care (on behalf of the Medical Director) within three months of the commencement date. The plan will cover clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and all aspects of professional practice.
Person Specification
Essential
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
* Advanced Life Support (UK Resuscitation Council) certification
* Extensive experience in assessment and management of acute medical admissions with significant experience and understanding of Same Day Emergency Care
* Full registration with General Medical Council
Desirable
* Entry on the GMC Specialist register
* Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
* Experience with Point of Care US and/or FAMUS/FUSIC accreditation
* Experience in virtual consultations and virtual wards
* Education/Medical Education qualification (preferably at Masters level/MD, PhD or other higher degree)
Teaching / Audit / Quality Improvement
Essential
* Experience of audit and quality improvement
* Experience of teaching MDT staff (Doctors, Nursing, AHPs) including through simulation
Desirable
* Experience of undergraduate teaching
* Experience in curriculum development and delivery
* Advanced Life Support instructor
Management experience
Essential
* Effective team worker
* Demonstrable team‑leadership skills and experience
Desirable
* Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service 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. Further information is available through the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
* Northampton General Hospital
* Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD
* Website: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx
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