Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital. We are inviting applications for a full time post as a Consultant in Acute Medicine. Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work as a consultant in Acute Medicine and will work closely alongside colleagues to provide a comprehensive assessment process for all medical emergencies. Close liaison with other departments and with allied health professionals within the EAU department and other consultant colleagues is crucial to our success and good communication skills are essential.
The appointee will have a specific role in the acute assessment, triage and management of all patients in the EAU, working together with senior therapists and nurses to assess every patient to categorise their needs and ensure they are appropriately met. The appointee will liaise closely with the Emergency Department to facilitate their delivery of the ED Performance indicatorsAbout usAt ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to more than one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
As one of the largest NHS organisations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles where service needs allows.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters. We concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.
We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with the implementation of Epic electronic patient record. This will transform the way we work.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - posted22 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number432-MI2930Job locationsIpswichHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe appointee will be responsible for the supervision and training of assigned EAU junior staff and ensuring patients move through the unit effectively. They will also have responsibility for maintaining databases and performance records of admissions and assessment provision and act as a resource for this information.
The appointee will work closely with other colleagues in all departments and will contribute to teaching of medical students and junior staff attached to the department, including a regular slot in the medical registrar teaching.
We are keen to encourage the successful applicant to pursue specialist interests, including FAMUS training. Resource is available to support personal professional development and develop skills within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe appointee will be responsible for the supervision and training of assigned EAU junior staff and ensuring patients move through the unit effectively. They will also have responsibility for maintaining databases and performance records of admissions and assessment provision and act as a resource for this information.
The appointee will work closely with other colleagues in all departments and will contribute to teaching of medical students and junior staff attached to the department, including a regular slot in the medical registrar teaching.
We are keen to encourage the successful applicant to pursue specialist interests, including FAMUS training. Resource is available to support personal professional development and develop skills within the department.
Person Specification
Interview
EssentialFull GMC Specialist Registersix months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute MedicineClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in General/Acute MedicineAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in adult medicineAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients. DesirableExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduatesExperience of teaching other professional groupsExperience of conducting research projectsPublications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Interview
EssentialFull GMC Specialist Registersix months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute MedicineClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in General/Acute MedicineAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in adult medicineAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
DesirableExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduatesExperience of teaching other professional groupsExperience of conducting research projectsPublications in peer reviewed journalsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressIpswichHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressIpswichHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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Consultant in Acute Medicine 20,000 Welcome Bonus in Ipswich, Suffolk employer: National Health Service
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