Job summary This is an opportunity to join our ambitious and forward looking Acute Medicine Service as a Consultant Physician, based at Northampton General Hospital. The post is a new appointment for a full time Acute Physician (10-12 PAs). The post includes sessions providing high quality care for our patients in the Same Day Emergency Care Unit, acute medical take and within our modern 66-bed Nye Bevan Acute Assessment Unit. We welcome any candidates with sub specialty interests. We have potential roles in Medical Education, Ultrasound training and Digital Health but any specialist interest will be considered and accommodated if possible. These can be discussed on an individual basis depending on your personal ambitions. You will of course be working as part of a wider MDT, but also autonomously. Main duties of the job Clinical Duties entail provision of a comprehensive acute medical service alongside Consultant colleagues and the wider team, provision of reciprocal cover for periods of annual/study leave; and continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, and the proper functioning of the department. During the medical take, the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under their care. The Consultant's role is to assess and review patients, sometimes prior to junior review and sometimes afterwards facilitating earlier 'senior' decision-making and high quality clinical care. All duties within Acute Medicine are rostered and other clinical commitments must be timed so that they do not clash with these duties. Other Duties Any positions offered by bodies outside the Trust, (e.g. Training Programme Director, Regional College Advisor, Royal College Representative etc.) must be discussed and agreed by the Head of Service in advance of the position being accepted. About us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Date posted 05 February 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 265-6592820-D Job locations Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities. Person Specification Academic Achievements & Research Desirable Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level Research experience relating to quality improvement Interpersonal Skills Essential High level Organisational Skills Communication Skills Other Requirements Essential Full registration with General Medical Council Qualifications & Training Essential MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty Advanced Life Support (UK Resuscitation Council) Certification Extensive experience in the assessment and management of acute medical admissions with significant experience and understanding of Same Day Emergency Care Desirable MD, PhD or other higher degree Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level) Experience in the use of Point of Care US and/or FAMUS/FUSIC accreditation Experience in Virtual Consultations and Virtual Wards Teaching/Audit/Quality Improvement Essential Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement Experience of Teaching MDT Staff (Doctors, Nursing, AHPs) including through simulation Desirable Experience of Undergraduate Teaching Experience in Curriculum development and delivery Advanced Life Support Instructor Management Experience Essential Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience Desirable Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change Person Specification Academic Achievements & Research Desirable Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level Research experience relating to quality improvement Interpersonal Skills Essential High level Organisational Skills Communication Skills Other Requirements Essential Full registration with General Medical Council Qualifications & Training Essential MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty Advanced Life Support (UK Resuscitation Council) Certification Extensive experience in the assessment and management of acute medical admissions with significant experience and understanding of Same Day Emergency Care Desirable MD, PhD or other higher degree Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level) Experience in the use of Point of Care US and/or FAMUS/FUSIC accreditation Experience in Virtual Consultations and Virtual Wards Teaching/Audit/Quality Improvement Essential Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement Experience of Teaching MDT Staff (Doctors, Nursing, AHPs) including through simulation Desirable Experience of Undergraduate Teaching Experience in Curriculum development and delivery Advanced Life Support Instructor Management Experience Essential Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience Desirable Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change 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 Northampton General Hospital Address Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)