Consultant General Internal Medicine

Evolve Staffing Ltd is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Consultant in General Internal Medicine to join a forward-thinking clinical team based at Hereford. This role is designed for a physician who excels in managing a wide spectrum of clinical problems, ranging from acutely ill younger patients to elderly patients presenting with complex, multiple comorbidities.

As a lead clinician, you will direct treatment plans and orchestrate specialist care, ensuring high-quality inpatient and outpatient experiences within a ward-based multidisciplinary team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence: Diagnose and treat patients who fall outside specific medical specialties or those with complex symptoms requiring expert internal medicine intervention.
• Inpatient Management: Oversee a dedicated inpatient bed base, including responsibility for medical outliers on surgical wards.
• On-Call Commitment: Participate in the weekend general medical on-call rota, typically on a 1 in 13 basis.
• Leadership & Supervision: Provide clinical and educational supervision for Foundation trainees and clinical fellows, including those working towards CESR in G(I)M.
• Service Development: Lead weekly ward huddles, mortality and morbidity meetings, and contribute to the evolution of the department’s training structure.
• Governance & Research: Actively engage in clinical governance, robust audit practices, and annual appraisals. We also provide an infrastructure that supports recruitment to NIHR and commercial research studies.

Essential Criteria

• Professional Registration: Full GMC Registration with a License to Practise.
• Specialist Status: Must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining Specialist Registration in General Internal Medicine at the time of interview.
• Qualifications: MRCP or an equivalent recognized postgraduate qualification.
• Clinical Experience: Proven experience in the management of both inpatient and outpatient general medical patients, with a history of participating in general medical on-calls at the Registrar or Consultant level.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead a team, make critical decisions under pressure, and exert appropriate authority while maintaining empathy.

Desirable Attributes

• Academic Achievement: Possession of a higher degree (MD/PhD) or a postgraduate qualification in teaching and training.
• Educational Impact: A proven track record of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a willingness to develop new pedagogical approaches.
• Research & Publications: History of peer-reviewed publications or a completed thesis.
• Advanced Management: Prior management experience or specialized training in medical education.

Why Join Us?

Evolve Staffing Ltd ensures our consultants are placed in environments that value work-life balance and professional growth.

• Flexible Support: Access to personal laptops for remote working, dedicated office space, and full secretarial support.
• Time Recognition: Non-clinical aspects of the role and weekend working are amply recognized within job plans, including consideration for time off in lieu.
• Career Development: Specific time is allocated for CPD, GMC revalidation, and opportunities to take on roles such as Royal College Tutor.

How to Apply

• Please apply to this job or call us on (phone number removed)
• Ensure your application highlights your GMC Specialist Register status or your expected date of registration.
• For a confidential discussion regarding this Consultant General Internal Medicine vacancy, please contact our senior recruitment team.

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