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Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Research
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Qualifications
Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualifications
Postgraduate professional qualifications MRCP or equivalent
- Clinical experience
Ability to work as an independent consultant in GIM
- Clinical experience
Possess the broad clinical experience relevant to GIM equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in General Medicine, plus experience of working in a structured, consultant-led healthcare system equivalent to the NHS framework for 1 year or more
- Personal attributes
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Teaching and training
Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
- Clinical governance and audit
Experience in performing clinical audit
- 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
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Qualifications
MD or PhD or equivalent
- 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.
- Personal attributes
Good written communication skills
- Clinical governance and audit
Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
- Management and Administration
Experience of working with management groups
- Continuous Professional Development
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Job overview
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Whole-Time Consultant in General Internal Medicine (+/- a sub-specialty interest), based at the Northern General Hospital (NGH). This post is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for four months to support a planned winter ward, with the possibility of extension subject to service requirements.
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.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of general medical care to medical in-patients at the Northern General Hospital.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
More details about the duties of the post can be found in the Job Description.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
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.
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 Locum Consultant in General Internal Medicine with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor General Internal Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 4 months (4 month post). The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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