Consultant in Acute Medicine

Job summary

This post is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified clinician to join our expanding Acute Medicine Service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will provide senior clinical input to the 27 inpatient medical beds on the Trust's Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Urgent Medical Assessment Centre (UMAC) and will support post-take review of medical patients within the Emergency Department.

You will join an existing team of 7 substantive Acute Medicine Consultants, and the wider multi-disciplinary team at Arrowe Park Hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the Department's research agenda, and will also participate in the further development of Same Day Emergency Care service and how this is further integrated with our partners.

Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register or within 6 months of an anticipated CCT/CESR date.

Main duties of the job

The principal duties of this post are:

1. To comply at all times with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.
2. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
3. To undertake the duties defined within the attached recruitment pack.
4. To be accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources in the delivery of your duties, and to be professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction.
6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the clinical management of all patients under your care.
8. To work flexibly with colleagues to meet the needs of the service and achieve Trust and national targets.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted: 10 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 408-25-332

Job locations: Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PE

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant in Acute Medicine position available at WUTH.

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register
• CESR/European Community Rights or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• MD or other postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in the management of acute medical admissions and a wide range of general medicine knowledge
• Significant period of experience on an AMU in a senior clinical role
• Experience and an understanding of Same Day Emergency Care and ambulatory clinical care

Desirable

• Critical care experience

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Competency in common clinical emergency procedures

Desirable

• Experience in the use of POCUS or Echocardiography

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level organisational skills.
• Teaching experience

Desirable

• Recognised teaching course or qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to relate and support colleagues - nursing and medical. Excellent team-working to look after the "pool" of acute medicine patients

Understanding the Role of Clinical Audit

Essential

• Experience of organising and completing clinical audit and Quality Improvement projects

Research and Evidence Based Practice

Essential

• Knowledge of national guidelines relevant to acute medicine

Desirable

• Participation in guideline development in current / previous posts
• Research and publications relevant to acute medicine

Appreciation and Understanding of the Role in Terms of Management

Essential

• Evidence of management skills

Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in the MDT

Essential

• Evidence of Leadership skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Membership of Society of Acute Medicine

Desirable

• Recent attendance or participation in Acute Medicine related courses or clinical updates

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PE

Employer's website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)