Consultant in Acute MedicineNHS

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic Acute Physician looking to make a real difference in a forward-thinking and supportive department? We are seeking a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our expanding team, delivering high-quality acute medical care across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley & South Ribble Hospital. Working within our established Acute Medicine service, you will provide consultant-led care across our Acute Medical Units (AMU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, compassionate and innovative patient care. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of medical services within ourTrust and will be committed to delivering high standards of care. The post holder may be expected to work across both sites RPH and CDH.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Provide expert care for patients presenting with acute medical conditions.
• Lead and develop ambulatory emergency care pathways to reduce unnecessary admissions.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across both hospital sites.
• Teach, supervise and inspire medical students and postgraduate doctors in training.
• Lead quality improvement projects and help shape the future of Acute Medicine.
• Build strong relationships with primary care and community services to improve patient pathways.

Job description

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

About us

Why join us at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals?

• A supportive department with a strong culture of education, innovation and teamwork.
• Opportunities to influence service development and clinical leadership.
• Excellent multidisciplinary support, including Advanced Clinical Practitioners and specialist in-reach services.
• A comprehensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme with dedicated study leave and funding.
• The opportunity to work within a service that is continually evolving to meet the needs of our patients and community.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding acute medical care, developing future clinicians and driving service improvement, we would love to hear from you. Come and help us deliver excellent care while shaping the future of acute medical services in Lancashire.