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Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Research
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Qualifications
Full registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Qualifications
Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Qualifications
Basic Medical Degree
- Qualifications
MRCP or equivalent
- Clinical Experience
Ability to work as an independent practitioner in general / acute internal medicine.
- Clinical Experience
Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post.
- Personal attributes
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Personal attributes
Good written communication skills
- Personal attributes
The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013).
- Teaching and training
Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
- Clinical governance and audit
Experience in performing clinical audit
- Clinical governance and audit
Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Clinical governance and audit
Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Management and Administration
Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
- Continuous Professional Development
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Qualifications
MD or PhD or equivalent
- Clinical governance and audit
Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
- Continuous Professional Development
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Whole-Time Consultant in Acute Medicine to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Northern General Hospital.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant in Acute Medicine with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Acute Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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