Consultant in Acute Internal Medicine
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustCarshalton, London
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust based in Carshalton. The advertised salary is £113,565 to £150,569. Applications close on 8 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
AAC Date: Friday 18th Dec We are looking to recruit a new Consultant into our Acute Medicine Service to join a dynamic and enthusiastic team of acute ...
To show dynamism, enthusiasm and flexibility in participating in the reshaping of acute medical services at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and to work closely with the Clinical Lead and Deputy Divisional Medical Director.
2. To help provide a first-class clinical service to all Trust patients.
3. To provide high quality leadership and support to medical staff, allied health care professionals, and Trust management and support staff in both the Acute Medicine Service and associated medical specialty areas.
4. To support and sustain teaching and research where possible in relevant clinical areas.
5. To work within the framework of applicable Trust policies, procedures, and clinical governance framework.
6. To work within contractual requirements, and in support of applicable Trust clinical development frameworks, business plans, and development strategies.
7. To consistently treat all patients and colleagues with respect and professionalism and to adhere to the principles of the Trust regarding equality and diversity.
To share in the organisation and provision of high-quality clinical care for acute medical patients within the Trust.
9. To assess and review patients within the setting of the Acute Medical Unit and SDEC, including performing appropriate clinical procedures in this setting.
10. To facilitate the early discharge of acute medical patients, including where necessary, by early review in the Acute Medical Unit/SDEC review clinics, where clinically appropriate.
11. To provide senior support and input into clinical decisions taken by junior medical staff within the Acute Medical Unit / SDEC.
12. To ensure the provision of accurate and timely communication between the Acute Medical Unit/ SDEC, other units within the Trust (including critical care), and in primary or intermediate care settings.
13. To work to provide smooth, timely and appropriate transfer of patients to appropriate specialty beds within the Trust.
14. To participate in the development and implementation of care pathways for common medical emergency presentations.
15. To participate in the out-of-hours medical on-call rota at weekends (the intensity is site dependent), such on-call including assuming clinical responsibility for the care of all medical patients within the Trust (including those outside of the Acute Medical Unit).
16. If requested and agreed with the Deputy Divisional Medical Directors for Medicine, to contribute to a sub-speciality service in the form of clinics, procedural lists and specialist ward referrals.
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Essential: - Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC; - Entry onto the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining CCT; - Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent; - Completion of at least one specialist skill as defined by the The Society for Acute Medicine
Desirable: - MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research; - Training in Acute Care Common Stem; - Training within an Acute Medical Unit; - SCE Acute Internal Medicine; - FAMUS or POCUS Accreditation
Essential: - Clinical Experience in line with person specification; - Management & Administrative Experience in line with person specification; - Teaching Experience in line with person specification; - Research Experience in line with person specification; - Personal Attributes in line with person specification
Desirable: - Clinical Governance Experience; - Experience of Supervising Resident doctors; - Application of research findings to clinical problems; - Change Management
Essential: - Ability to work in a Multi-disciplinary team; - Ability to effectively communicate with patients and relatives; - Commitment to continuing personal development; - oWillingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
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