# Consultant in Acute Medicine > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-acute-medicine/a643b1d3-85a1-4166-960d-65b7c2c9fcc8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-acute-medicine/a643b1d3-85a1-4166-960d-65b7c2c9fcc8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Stockport - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Acute Medicine - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T14:31:09.895Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Stockport/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Acute_Medicine/Acute_Medicine-v8132059 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8132059?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Consultant in Acute Medicine - x2 positions Our team of Acute Consultants describe themselves as a passionate team; because of their fantastic progress the last 5 years we are looking to further expand our acute medical workforce to support our portfolio of acute services. We are looking to recruit a proactive, forward thinking and dynamic individual to join our expanding team. The Acute Medicine Team is located in a purpose built Acute Medical Unit, next to the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit & Acute Assessment Unit and Emergency Dept, and in close proximity to the Surgical Assessment Unit and ITU areas. The role involves working alongside a multi-disciplinary team covering key service areas.  To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team), Medical Same Day Emergency Care & Acute Assessment Unit (MSDEC & AAU) and the Emergency Department (ED). If you are enthusiastic about Acute Medicine and delivering quality care, then you should join our team. If you desire a flexible job plan which offer a favourable work-life balance in the face of changes in clinical activities & demands, then you should join our team. If you are seeking opportunities to lead on clinical service developments, then you should join our team. The applicant should hold a CCT or demonstrate working towards that achievement within 6 months. ### Main duties of the job The main duties of this post are the assessment, early decision-making and close co-ordination of the clinical care of patients in the acute medicine bed base, and the provision of leadership to the acute medical take. To achieve this the team work flexibly within the acute medical bed base: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Frailty Unit (AFU, alongside the frailty team), Medical Same Day Emergency Care (MSDEC & AAU) and the Emergency Department (ED) ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical duties are performed according to an agreed job plan which describes weekly working in a rotational arrangement with other acute clinicians in terms of DCC and SPA activity. The job plan makes explicit allowance for clinical administration within the working week in the form of 1 PA based on a 10PA job plan or above. The rota for the team is done within the team to allow for cross cover and continuity of care. This post involves premium working hours including evening and weekend working. The post is offered on a full-time basis. Office accommodation and medical secretarial/clerical service will be provided. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. ## Person Specification ### Teaching **Essential** - Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching ### Training **Essential** - 4-5 years training at registrar level in GIM/Acute Medicine ### Experience **Essential** - Daily independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients - Ability to make decisions at consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients - Comprehensive patient management ### Qualifications **Essential** - Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent - CCT in General Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine by the time of taking up appointment or able to complete The Portfolio Pathway within 24 months of appointment **Desirable** - MD or PhD - CCT in both Geriatric and General medicine ## Documents - [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576) - [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756) - [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757) - [medical career pathway (pdf, 548.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2313) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 450.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10462888) ## 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.