Acute Medicine SMART Locum Consultant

Job overview

Job Title: Acute Medicine SMART Locum Consultant

Division: Operations

Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum/pro rata

We are recruiting for an Acute Medicine SMART Locum Consultant who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the  Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values w

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant to join the innovative SMART Virtual Ward—one of the UK’s largest virtual inpatient services, supporting up to 260 patients across Medway and Swale. This role is central to improving patient flow, reducing avoidable admissions, and delivering high‑quality acute medical care to patients safely at home through remote monitoring, virtual consultations, and close multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Senior clinical decision‑making for Virtual Ward admissions.
• Daily virtual ward rounds and remote patient assessments.
• Medication prescribing, anticipatory care, and escalation planning.
• Participation in MDTs including Virtual Ward and OPAT meetings.
• Supporting governance, audits, service development, and SOP improvements.
• Providing leadership and expert advice to multidisciplinary teams.

What We’re Looking For

• GMC‑registered Consultant with at least 3 years’ experience in Acute or Internal General Medicine.
• Safe, autonomous clinician with strong communication skills.
• Collaborative team player who is passionate about developing virtual ward models and innovative care pathways.

Role Details

• 4 PA Consultant post
• Full appraisal and revalidation support provided

Join us in shaping the future of acute care—delivering hospital‑level treatment at home and strengthening integrated care across Medway and Swale