Consultant in Acute Medicine
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105,504.00 to £139,882.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £105504.00 - £139882.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9339-25-0466 |
Summary
As a Consultant in Acute Medicine, you will: - Lead the diagnosis and clinical management of patients presenting to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Southmead Hospital. - Provide regular ward rounds and clinical support to patients, alongside the junior medical team, ensuring high standards of patient care. - Collaborate closely with colleagues across specialties to ensure a cohesive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. - Participate fully in the Acute Medicine rota, including early and late shifts, weekend cover (1 in 8 for 1 WTE), and Same Day Emergency Care shifts. - Actively promote the work of the Acute Medical Unit and support Trust priorities around improving patient flow and reducing admissions. - Be involved in teaching, audit, governance, and research within the AMU. - Provide professional supervision and mentorship to junior medical staff, contributing to their development and the overall educational environment of the unit.