University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Job summary
Applications are invited for a (10PA) consultant post based in the Acute Medicine Unit (AMU) at University Hospitals Plymouth. The post also offers 2 PAs of other specialist work on negotiation. We have a broad range of services within Derriford hospital and welcome the opportunity to allow our acute medical colleagues to include this within their job plans. Specialties supporting Acute Medicine where sub-specialty work may be developed include Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Cardiology, Neurology / Stroke, Hepatology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Geriatric Medicine & Frailty, General Internal Medicine, and Infectious Diseases. (For applicants who do not meet the substantive post criteria, there may be a CESR portfolio pathway option which allows for a 12 month locum position until CESR requirements can be achieved).
The post holder will provide clinical leadership within the Acute Medical Department, and provide excellent holistic medical care within the team on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Medical Same Day Emergency Care (Medical SDEC), the Virtual Ward and the Emergency Department (when senior input is required). You will be part of a dedicated team of Acute Medicine Consultants and provide supervision, working collaboratively within our dynamic acute medicine team consisting of doctors-in-training, physicians associates and advanced clinical practitioners. We have close relationships with our registered nurses and allied health professional colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Our AMU is now comprised of 73 beds (which includes a new medical receiving unit) , seeing approximately 20,000 patients per year, and has a well-supported Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit (Medical SDEC). A new medical model is increasing patients access to medical SDEC, supported by medical specialties with virtual wards and Hot Clinics. The in-patients are reviewed between 0800 and 1200 hours by three consultants (including 2 Acute Physicians and 1 General physician) and we aim to see all the new admissions from overnight. The Take consultant provides AMU cover until 8pm.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), MRCP (UJ) or an equivalent Qualification
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Specialty Certificate Examination in Acute Internal Medicine
- Preferable CCT in Acute Internal Medicine
- Evidence of sub-specialty or other specific training: CCT in another sub-specialty e.g Infectious Diseases
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems during the acute unselected medical take
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients as an independent practitioner
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Accreditation in point of care ultrasound in diagnosis in acute medicine patients
- Higher training medicine specialty training scheme
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor doctors in training
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and ability to educate. E.g. teaching experience and supervision of projects.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Ability to delegate appropriately
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- Ability to organise, and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times/lists
- Ability to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology
Desirable
- Advanced skills in information and technology
Research & Clinical Audit
Essential
- Evidence of enthusiasm for research and active participation in audit and quality improvement
- Ability to use validated evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making Ability to understand and apply research methodology
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals. Presentations and / or publications in particular areas of research
Patient Safety
Essential
- Understanding of the Clinical Governance process
- Active participation in patient safety work and service development
- Dedicated training in patient safety and clinical governance
Management
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Documented previous contribution to substantial departmental development Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- Running a service and participation in management process
Desirable
- Formal training Leadership and Management
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work the stipulated hours with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability
Desirable
- Formal training Leadership and Management
Closing Date: 21 October 2026
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