# Consultant in Acute Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-acute-medicine/7b8b914f-28c3-4c78-a763-3b7fcd39ccf2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-acute-medicine/7b8b914f-28c3-4c78-a763-3b7fcd39ccf2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Northern General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Acute Medicine - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T15:22:58.989Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Acute_Medicine/Acute_Medicine-v8314677 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8314677?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Research **Essential** - Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate **Desirable** - Publications in Peer reviewed journals. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC). - 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 - Basic Medical Degree - MRCP or equivalent **Desirable** - MD or PhD or equivalent ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - Ability to work as an independent practitioner in general / acute internal medicine. - Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post. ### Personal attributes **Essential** - Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values - Good written communication skills - 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 **Essential** - Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels ### Clinical governance and audit **Essential** - Experience in performing clinical audit - Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice - Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance **Desirable** - Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project ### Management and Administration **Essential** - Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management ### Continuous Professional Development **Essential** - Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months **Desirable** - Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [26-218 job description (pdf, 828.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10635574) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [26-218 person specification (pdf, 208.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10664968) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 212.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.