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Consultant in Acute Medicine
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 16 day(s) ago
Reference: 391-RFL-8277990
Job summary
As part of the Royal Free London NHS Trust, we are seeking to appoint a permanent Consultant in Acute Medicine.
This position will be based at Barnet General Hospital. If appointed you will join a committed team of consultants, in our well-developed and respected service. We also pride ourselves on our supportive and forward-thinking culture
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Main duties of the job
If appointed, you would support the Enhanced Care Unit, the acute medical ward and the AAU hub (through which run the acute medical take and SDEC pathways). You will also support the Acute medical team in other areas of service delivery, as and when opportunities arise.
When working in the AAU, you would become part of a team involved in running the fast turnaround bed base in the unit, and also in providing an adjoining same day/same week hot clinic.
You would also play a role in running the virtual ward service, a very exciting and expanding development for patients at our hospital.
You would be on the acute integrated medical on-call rota, supporting weekend and out of hours provision on a 1:8 rota.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum plus London weighting
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8277990
Job locations
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a varied and dynamic consultant post that will see you:
Deliver high-quality care across the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU), Acute Medical Ward, and AAU hub
Participate in the acute medical take, on a 1:8 weekend and 1:30 weekday rota
Lead and supervise junior medical staff, and support the departments educational and teaching activities
Contribute to and develop a specialist interest
Engage with audit, quality improvement, clinical governance and research activity
The team you would be joining:
The successful candidate will join a supportive consultant team who operate a rotating ward/off-ward model with well-structured job planning and protected time for SPA and administration
Our Acute Medicine service is consultant-led and collaborates closely with specialists across Medicine and Geriatrics.
The AAU hub receives direct referrals from GPs and the ED via the nurse navigator, and includes services such as:
1. Specialty hot clinics
2. Virtual wards
3. SDEC and AEC pathways
Youll be part of a team that values innovation, mentorship, and multidisciplinary working. You will also be encouraged to engage in service transformation and future expansion projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a varied and dynamic consultant post that will see you:
Deliver high-quality care across the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU), Acute Medical Ward, and AAU hub
Participate in the acute medical take, on a 1:8 weekend and 1:30 weekday rota
Lead and supervise junior medical staff, and support the departments educational and teaching activities
Contribute to and develop a specialist interest
Engage with audit, quality improvement, clinical governance and research activity
The team you would be joining:
The successful candidate will join a supportive consultant team who operate a rotating ward/off-ward model with well-structured job planning and protected time for SPA and administration
Our Acute Medicine service is consultant-led and collaborates closely with specialists across Medicine and Geriatrics.
The AAU hub receives direct referrals from GPs and the ED via the nurse navigator, and includes services such as:
1. Specialty hot clinics
2. Virtual wards
3. SDEC and AEC pathways
Youll be part of a team that values innovation, mentorship, and multidisciplinary working. You will also be encouraged to engage in service transformation and future expansion projects.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (in GIM and Ger)or Interview within 6 months of CCT date
Royal Free London Shared Commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Shared Commitments
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General Internal and Acute Medicine
- Sub-specialty experience desirable
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Experience in integrated care service development and delivery
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance and audit procedures
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Others
Desirable
- Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT (in GIM and Ger)or Interview within 6 months of CCT date
Royal Free London Shared Commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Shared Commitments
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General Internal and Acute Medicine
- Sub-specialty experience desirable
- Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Experience in integrated care service development and delivery
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance and audit procedures
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Others
Desirable
- Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
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).
Additional information
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom