Job overview

We are looking to expand our newly established General Internal Medicine (GIM) team with the recruitment of a Locum GIM Consultant.  This service line is the first of its kind at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and is an exciting opportunity to be part this innovative and dynamic team.  

The post holder will manage the non-elective general medical patients admitted from ED/MAU and internal ward transfers. Options to support other specialty interests will be supported.

Main duties of the job

• Inpatient ward rounds.
• Clinical Governance.
• Supporting junior medical staff with training.
• Attending weekly GIM Meeting.
• Weekend MAU (Medical Assessment Unit) cover and weekend morning ward round– on rota basis -
• Contribution to Medical Outlier rota, shared between all Specialities within the Medical Care Group

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.