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“Best of both” at the Whittington – The Whittington Hospital is a unique place. It combines the academic ethos of a University Hospital with the friendliness of a Rural DGH. The number of students and junior doctors who return as registrars and consultants is testament to the positive working environment and the collegiate atmosphere that has been created. Add in the lowest Standardised Mortality Ratio in the country and you have a hospital that is a great place to work.
The Acute Medicine Team is at the heart of daily life at the Whittington and we are now looking for an enthusiastic and committed consultant to join our team.
You will join the existing Acute Medicine consultant team in helping to deliver Acute Medicine Services. You will also be on the GIM on call weekend and out of hours rota which is run from the larger cohort of GIM specialities combined with the Acute Medicine consultants.
You will have experience of a broad acute medical training and will be capable of handling the range of medical problems that occur within the setting of an acute hospital. You must be an effective team player and will be flexible in approaching new ways of working.
As well as having an absorbing job you will have numerous opportunities to continue to develop your career.
Interview date: 22 July 2026
**Please note that as per our Trust processes you will be expected to make yourself available to attend a face to face interview if successfully short listed for this post.**
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This advert is for Consultant in Acute and General Medicine with Whittington Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Acute Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jun 2026.
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