Acute Medicine Consultant jobs

Role Purpose:

To provide continuous medical cover and support for elective orthopaedic patients, ensuring safe perioperative care, timely management of clinical issues, and effective communication with the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide medical cover on wards and in theatres for elective orthopaedic patients.

· Monitor and manage perioperative patient conditions, including early identification and escalation of complications.

· Support consultants and surgical teams with pre-op and post-op medical management.

· Liaise closely with nursing staff, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other MDT members to ensure coordinated patient care.

· Participate in handovers and ensure accurate documentation of patient care.

· Contribute to the delivery of enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Medical degree with full GMC registration and appropriate licensing to practise.

· Experience in surgical or orthopaedic medicine, preferably in a high-volume elective setting.

· Competent in acute medical assessment and management.

Desirable Experience:

· Experience working in fast-paced orthopaedic or surgical units.

· Knowledge of enhanced recovery protocols and perioperative medicine.

Person Specification: Resident Medical Officer (RMO)

Essential:

· Full GMC registration with a valid licence to practise.

· Experience in orthopaedic or surgical inpatient care.

· Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.

· Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a high-throughput environment.

Desirable:

· Familiarity with enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.

· Experience managing perioperative medical care in elective surgery.

Pay: £400.00 per day

Work Location: In person