Consultant in Acute Medicine(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
March 4, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Lead Acute Care in a Forward-Thinking Integrated Trust

This is not simply a Consultant post in Acute Medicine — it is an opportunity to shape how urgent and emergency care is delivered within one of the most integrated NHS organisations in England.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, acute, community and mental health services are brought together under one organisation, enabling genuinely joined-up patient pathways. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Consultant in Acute Medicine who is ready to lead clinically, contribute strategically, and maintain a healthy work–life balance through an innovative annualised job planning model.

Relocation support is available (subject to terms).

The Role

You will join a team of seven Acute Medicine Consultants supported by junior doctors, physician associates and a strong multidisciplinary workforce. Our co-located Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit ensures efficient management of ambulatory patients and supports timely admission avoidance.

Your Core Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

  • Deliver consultant-led care across AMU, SDEC and the Emergency Department.
  • Lead the medical take and conduct post-take ward rounds.
  • Oversee safe referrals, discharge planning and patient flow.

Service Development

  • Improve pathways across acute and community services.
  • Contribute to protocol development and clinical redesign.
  • Strengthen integration with frailty and community-based services.
  • On-Call Commitment
  • Participate in the GIM rota (currently 1 in 16 weekends annually).

Education & Supervision

  • Support postgraduate doctors, locally employed clinicians and medical students from the University of Bristol.
  • Contribute to mentoring and training programmes.

Specialist Development

2 Programmed Activities (PAs) allocated to a specialist interest such as:

  • Frailty
  • Perioperative medicine
  • Acute oncology
  • Palliative care
  • Medical education

Research & Governance

  • Participate in audit and quality improvement.
  • Maintain appraisal and revalidation standards.
  • Contribute to governance and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Example Job Plan (11 PAs)
  • 6 PAs – Direct Clinical Care (Acute Medicine)
  • 2 PAs – Specialist Interest
  • 1.5 PAs – Core Supporting Professional Activities
  • 0.5 PAs – Educational/Corporate
  • 1 PA – On-call commitment (+ supplement)
  • The Trust’s annualised job plan model supports flexibility and sustainability.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • MBBS and MRCP (or equivalent).
  • Full registration with the General Medical Council with licence to practise.
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within six months of CCT).
  • Broad experience in General and Acute Medicine.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

  • Higher degree (MD, PhD).
  • Subspecialty interest that complements Acute Medicine.
  • Experience in service leadership, audit or research.
  • Understanding of NHS service transformation and governance.

Why Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first mainland trust in England to integrate acute, community and mental health services. The Trust has achieved one of the highest GMC training satisfaction scores in the South West and is committed to innovation, sustainability and inclusivity.

Staff Benefits Include:

  • Flexible and annualised job planning.
  • NHS Pension Scheme.
  • Generous annual leave.
  • Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
  • Career development and leadership opportunities.
  • Relocation assistance (subject to eligibility).

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers a high quality of life with:

  • Beautiful countryside and access to the Jurassic Coast.
  • Easy connections to Bristol, Bath, Exeter and London.
  • Affordable housing compared to many UK regions.
  • Strong schools and welcoming communities.
  • It is a location where professional ambition and personal wellbeing can coexist.

Sponsorship & Regulatory Information

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates.

Further information:

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Interested?

For an informal discussion or visit:

  • Robbie McLintock (Consultant)
  • Katie Smith (Clinical Director)

Contact details are available via Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

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