Consultant in General Medicine
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Job Summary
This opportunity is open to candidates with specialty interests in gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, renal medicine, cardiology, elderly care & stroke medicine in addition to contribution to acute medical care.
Our acute medical service will be based in the Emergency Department mediated by two Medical Consultants 8:30‑9:30 pm followed by half days. There are four blocks per quarter (each block: two long days and two half days). Your job plan can be designed around a specialty interest as we hope to have a diverse and dynamic team to help achieve excellent and comprehensive patient care. The job plan will involve working prospectively and it is expected that the post‑holder will be flexible in terms of working hours within the agreed contract.
The Consultant will work on site at NGH for now, however there are opportunities in future to work cross sites (KGH).
Main Duties
A formal job plan will be mutually agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Lead on behalf of the Medical Director within three months of commencement. The initial plan will be based on a provisional timetable and will cover work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments both internal and external, and include personal objectives linked to wider service goals, along with the support required to fulfil the plan.
About Us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
Job Details
Location: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Date posted: 25 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 265-7277333-MED
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Relevant specialty degree qualification
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Completion of Specialty Training (CCT or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving CCT in relevant specialty. If included in the GMC Specialist Register, Specialist List in a specialty other than general or acute medicine, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience.
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
- Intermediate Level Training in Intensive Care
Teaching – Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and generic skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and organisational problems
Teaching – Desirable
- Training in teaching skills
- Certificate of education
- Involvement in undergraduate education
- Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Management Experience – Essential
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance programmes
- Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
Interpersonal Skills – Essential
- A commitment to delivering and leading high quality care and innovation, both personally and within departments and systems
- Communication skills – written & verbal
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under stress; flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Honesty and reliability
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients; ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Interpersonal Skills – Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Research and Publications – Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and organisational problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Research and Publications – Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical Experience – Essential
- Acute G(I)M experience through most or all of training.
Clinical Experience – Desirable
- A dedicated period of training working on an Acute Medical Unit, including leadership and organisation of such units
- Rapid focused U/S experience/training
- Training in a relevant subspecialty
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Northampton General Hospital
Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Website: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx
EEO Statement
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
