Consultant in Acute Medicine

2 weeks ago


Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This newly created post is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified clinician to join our expanding Acute Medicine Service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


You will join an existing team of 6.8 Acute Medicine Consultant in addition to a wider multi-disciplinary team covering Arrowe Park Hospital.

The principal duty of this post are;

  • To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.
  • To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
  • To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with the Clinical Lead.
  • To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
  • On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction.
  • To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
  • To be responsible for the Clinical Management of all patients under your care.
  • To work flexibly with colleagues to meet the needs of the service and achieve trust and national targets.


All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us.

We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.


Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.


We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department.

We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.


The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant in Acute Medicine position available at WUTH.

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS.

This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.



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