Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our Acute Medicine team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care to unscheduled medical admissions across the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit (AEC), and the Emergency Department (ED).

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will oversee the medical take, conduct post-take ward rounds, manage specialty referrals, oversee short-stay patient care, and facilitate effective discharge planning. You will also play a pivotal role in developing clinical protocols, auditing patient experiences, and improving collaboration with primary care services. The role includes on-call duties, contributing to a well-established acute medical service.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of acute medical services at Yeovil District Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes and service efficiency.

Job Plan:

10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week

Direct Clinical Care (DCC): 7.5 PAs

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1.5 PAs

On-call commitment: 1 PA + on-call supplement

Main duties of the job

Clinical Leadership: Deliver high-quality care for unscheduled admissions in AMU, AEC, and ED. Oversee medical take, perform post-take ward rounds, manage referrals, and facilitate timely discharges.

Service Development: Develop clinical protocols, optimize patient pathways, audit patient experience, and enhance links with primary care.

On-Call Duties: Participate in the on-call rota to provide 24/7 acute medical services.

Education & Training: Supervise and mentor junior doctors, support professional growth, and contribute to the teaching of medical students and trainees.

Research & Audit: Engage in clinical audits, support quality improvement projects, and participate in research activities.

Governance & Administration: Maintain clinical competence, adhere to GMC standards, participate in appraisal and revalidation, and contribute to departmental administration.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, provide cover for colleagues, and respond to emergencies as required.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.