Acute Consultant
Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
I am delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven consultant to join the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) team at University Trust on a NHS fixed term contract. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a well-established team of 11 Acute Medical Consultants and contribute to the ongoing development of an innovative emergency care service. For this position NHS experience is essential for this position.
About the Role:
The AMU Consultant will be responsible for delivering hands-on consultant services across both the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways. Serving a population of 350,000, the AMU is located within a purpose-built, 54-bed unit, with an additional surge capacity and a short-stay area. The SDEC service is expanding, providing key services to meet the rising demand for emergency care, both from primary care and the emergency department.
In addition, the AMU team is developing virtual acute care pathways, which will be further supported and expanded by this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct consultant services to the AMU, SDEC, and in-reach services to the emergency department and direct GP admissions.
- Undertake Post-Take Ward Rounds and manage the review of all non-specialty patients on AMU.
- Lead on medical handovers and collaborate with both specialist and emergency department consultants to enhance the management of medical emergencies and support ambulatory pathways.
- Offer immediate support to junior medical staff in the management of emergency medicine.
- Participate in teaching and training for junior medical and nurse practitioner staff.
- Engage in AMU governance, including morbidity and mortality meetings.
What the Trust Can Offer:
University Trust is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England, offering a wealth of learning and development opportunities to support career progression. The trust is rated 'Good' by the CQC and was ranked in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
The benefits include:
- Flexible working options (discussed during the interview process)
- A minimum of 35 days of paid holiday (pro-rata)
- Access to NHS discounts
- A competitive pension scheme
Why Choose University Trust?
The trust offers a supportive and forward-thinking environment that fosters career growth and development. Located in a vibrant city with excellent schools, cultural opportunities, and proximity to stunning outdoor spaces like the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast, it offers a great work-life balance. The cost of living is also 20% lower than London.
This is a 10PA (8 DCC and 2 SPA) post, with the flexibility to be adjusted to suit individual needs.
For more information or to apply for this role, please reach out