Job summary Applicants are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Acute and General (with a renal speciality) within the Division of Medicine on a fixed term 6 months contract 10PA basis, however LTFT applications will be considered. Successful candidates will join an existing team of consultants whose clinical activities support a range of specialist and general medicine services. Clinical management of patients is well supported through the use of a consultant delivered model of care across a 7 day period and the department proves attractive to candidates wishing to join a dynamic, ambitious and forward thinking service. Applicants must possess MRCP, hold a CCST and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register. Skills in undergraduate teaching and emergency medicine are desirable. Development of sub-speciality interests will be encouraged and supported in line with service priorities. Post holders will play a key role in both new and ongoing service developments within geriatric medicine and work closely with the Clinical Lead, Clinical Director, Directorate Manager to develop / deliver safe and sustainable high quality services for patients. Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Applicants interested in applying should contact Dr Saeed Ahmed, Clinical Director. Sunderland Royal Hospital. Tel 0191 565 6256 Main duties of the job The post-holder will be expected to develop, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service for acute and general medicine patients and contribute to consultant-led care across 7 days. All applicants must be prepared to participate in on call consultant rota. Clinical Provision and delivery of consultant support for patients requiring geriatric assessment and management Provision of assessment and triage of patients requiring complex care and interventions Ability to facilitate discussions and onward referrals for patients requiring investigations and/or specialist care Support sub-speciality care within the care of the elderly service Support outpatient services such as general and sub-speciality consultant led clinics across both sites Actively participate in MDTs and other meetings necessary to patient care Support the clinical lead and clinical director with the development of geriatric medicine services across STSFT. Administrative Participate in local and national audit activities relevant to elderly medicine Attendance at clinical governance activities / meetings Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff in training Support the delivery of integrated older persons care and services as needed Research Participate in existing clinical trials and research. Working with the STSFT research and innovation team assist with the recruitment of potential participants into future research studies About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9155-MDMD-0325-16 Job locations Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust Harton Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0PL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full details The post-holder will be expected to deliver, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service for patients across South Tyneside, Durham and Sunderland, and contribute to out of hours and weekend/Bank Holiday review. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full details The post-holder will be expected to deliver, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service for patients across South Tyneside, Durham and Sunderland, and contribute to out of hours and weekend/Bank Holiday review. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary medical qualification. Full GMC registration. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]. Audit & Research Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice. Involvement in quality improvement measures. Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area. Good presentation skills. Experience of clinical research. Desirable Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals. Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours. Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development. Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies. Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC. Experience Essential Recent experience of managing general medicine / acute medicine. Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues. Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills. Experience of supervising junior medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Desirable Recent UK NHS Experience at Consultant. Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals. Management course and / or certificate. Teaching & Education Essential Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills. Desirable Qualification in medical education Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary medical qualification. Full GMC registration. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]. Audit & Research Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice. Involvement in quality improvement measures. Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area. Good presentation skills. Experience of clinical research. Desirable Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals. Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours. Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development. Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies. Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC. Experience Essential Recent experience of managing general medicine / acute medicine. Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues. Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills. Experience of supervising junior medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Desirable Recent UK NHS Experience at Consultant. Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals. Management course and / or certificate. Teaching & Education Essential Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills. Desirable Qualification in medical education 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. 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. 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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Address Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)