Consultant General Internal Medicine

Evolve Staffing Ltd is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Consultant in General Internal Medicine to join a forward-thinking clinical team based at Hereford. This role is designed for a physician who excels in managing a wide spectrum of clinical problems, ranging from acutely ill younger patients to elderly patients presenting with complex, multiple comorbidities. As a lead clinician, you will direct treatment plans and orchestrate specialist care, ensuring high-quality inpatient and outpatient experiences within a ward-based multidisciplinary team. Key Duties & Responsibilities * Clinical Excellence: Diagnose and treat patients who fall outside specific medical specialties or those with complex symptoms requiring expert internal medicine intervention. * Inpatient Management: Oversee a dedicated inpatient bed base, including responsibility for medical outliers on surgical wards. * On-Call Commitment: Participate in the weekend general medical on-call rota, typically on a 1 in 13 basis. * Leadership & Supervision: Provide clinical and educational supervision for Foundation trainees and clinical fellows, including those working towards CESR in G(I)M. * Service Development: Lead weekly ward huddles, mortality and morbidity meetings, and contribute to the evolution of the department’s training structure. * Governance & Research: Actively engage in clinical governance, robust audit practices, and annual appraisals. We also provide an infrastructure that supports recruitment to NIHR and commercial research studies. Essential Criteria * Professional Registration: Full GMC Registration with a License to Practise. * Specialist Status: Must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining Specialist Registration in General Internal Medicine at the time of interview. * Qualifications: MRCP or an equivalent recognized postgraduate qualification. * Clinical Experience: Proven experience in the management of both inpatient and outpatient general medical patients, with a history of participating in general medical on-calls at the Registrar or Consultant level. * Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead a team, make critical decisions under pressure, and exert appropriate authority while maintaining empathy. Desirable Attributes * Academic Achievement: Possession of a higher degree (MD/PhD) or a postgraduate qualification in teaching and training. * Educational Impact: A proven track record of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a willingness to develop new pedagogical approaches. * Research & Publications: History of peer-reviewed publications or a completed thesis. * Advanced Management: Prior management experience or specialized training in medical education. Why Join Us? Evolve Staffing Ltd ensures our consultants are placed in environments that value work-life balance and professional growth. * Flexible Support: Access to personal laptops for remote working, dedicated office space, and full secretarial support. * Time Recognition: Non-clinical aspects of the role and weekend working are amply recognized within job plans, including consideration for time off in lieu. * Career Development: Specific time is allocated for CPD, GMC revalidation, and opportunities to take on roles such as Royal College Tutor. How to Apply * Please apply to this job or call us on (phone number removed) * Ensure your application highlights your GMC Specialist Register status or your expected date of registration. * For a confidential discussion regarding this Consultant General Internal Medicine vacancy, please contact our senior recruitment team. #EvolveStaffing #GeneralInternalMedicine #GIM #ConsultantJobs #NHSJobs #MedicalRecruitment #DoctorsJobs #Medicine #HealthcareCareers #GMC #MRCP #CESR #PhysicianJobs #InternalMedicine #UKHealthcare