Consultant in General Internal Medicine

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

The closing date is 04 May 2025

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Job summary

We are looking to expand our newly established General Internal Medicine (GIM) team with the recruitment of x 2 GIM Consultants. This service line is the first of its kind at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and is an exciting opportunity to be part this innovative and dynamic team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage the non-elective general medical patients admitted from ED/MAU and internal ward transfers.

Duties of the post

  • Inpatient ward rounds inc weekend cover.
  • Clinical Governance.
  • Supporting junior medical staff with training.
  • Attending weekly GIM Meeting.
  • AMU (Acute Medical Unit) - on a rota basis.

Acute Medical Unit

The Acute Medical Unit has recently undergone recent changes with regards to working patterns and this will be re-reviewed again in April 2025.

Currently there will be a requirement to contribute to the AMU and this will be encompassed within 0.84PAs and include up to 12 weekday/ends per year which will be discussed at time of interview.

Standard working hours within AMU are:

Mon - Sun - 20:00-20:00 includes overnight oncall.

*compensatory rest will be allocated via rota.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

04 April 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, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G1-GIM7007307

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job Description attached for further information on the responsibilities and duties of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job Description attached for further information on the responsibilities and duties of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • On the GMC Specialist Register for general (internal) medicine or eligible for admission within six months of interview

Desirable

  • Higher degree.

skills

Essential

  • Ability to make decisions at the level of a consultant

Desirable

  • Able to develop a sub-specialty area of expertise within medicine
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • On the GMC Specialist Register for general (internal) medicine or eligible for admission within six months of interview

Desirable

  • Higher degree.

skills

Essential

  • Ability to make decisions at the level of a consultant

Desirable

  • Able to develop a sub-specialty area of expertise within medicine

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Service Line Manager

Hayley Smith

hayleysmith16@nhs.net

01752439705

Date posted

04 April 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, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G1-GIM7007307

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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