Consultant in Acute Medicine

Job Summary We are seeking a Consultant in Acute Medicine to provide senior cover for the Emergency Admission Unit and Same Day Emergency Care Unit on a temporary basis for an initial 12‑month period. The role is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.Responsibilities

• Deliver senior clinical cover for the Acute Medicine service, participating in the GIM on‑call rota.
• Attend to patients on the Acute Medicine ward, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with Trust policies.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff, including teaching medical students and other healthcare professionals.
• Develop and implement service improvement initiatives, including audit and quality projects.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support administrative duties as required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork and leadership activities within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration, with licence to practise, or eligible for full GMC registration.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Acute Internal Medicine, or within 6 months of completion of training.
• MRCP or equivalent qualification.
• Formal teaching qualification or instructor status for relevant courses (e.g., ALS, ATLS) – desirable.

Experience

• Experience in Acute Medicine clinical management, including Same Day Emergency Care.
• Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Experience teaching and supervising junior colleagues and medical students.
• Published research and conference presentations – desirable.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of GMC Good Medical Practice and holistic patient care.
• Organisational skills, including time management and delegation.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Clinical leadership in Acute Medicine and Critical Care settings.
• Proficiency in clinical IT systems.

Personal Attributes

• Approachable and collaborative working style.
• Reliability, quality of clinical and non‑clinical work, and attendance.
• Ability to work in complex environments and support departmental needs.
• Flexibility and commitment to professional development.

Additional Information

• Certificate of Sponsorship and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• Current Border & Immigration legislation compliance required.

EmployerGateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6SX#J-18808-Ljbffr