Consultant in Acute Medicine
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9188-26-0107 |
Summary
CLINICAL DUTIES: Be available for direct GP access for advice and for urgent patient review. Jointly lead the organisation and development of Acute Medicine in the division including arrangements for the associated resident medical staff Work in close collaboration with the Emergency Department consultants to improve the management of medical emergencies, to achieve the 4-hr emergency access target and support development of ambulatory pathways. Maintain and implement guidelines for emergency management. Assist in triaging and arranging rapid investigations to reduce the length of stay. Offer immediate support to resident medical staff involved in the management of emergency medicine. Teach students and resident medical staff in the recognition and management of acutely unwell medical patients. Jointly oversee the nurse run protocol driven DVT and Cellulitis clinics. Support delivery of a 7-day Ambulatory Emergency Care Service TRAINING AND RESEARCH DUTIES Undergraduate medical students from The Southampton University Medical School are taught throughout the trust and the post holder is required to participate in undergraduate clinical teaching. The post holder is also required to participate in medical audit and Continuing Professional Development For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: TBC This vacancy closes on or before 24th February 2026