Consultant in Acute Medicine
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, S5 7AUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
We are looking to appoint a Whole-Time Consultant in Acute Medicine to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Northern General Hos...
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable: - MD or PhD or equivalent
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
Desirable: - Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Continuous Professional Development
Essential: - Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable: - Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Teaching and training
Essential: - Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Research
Essential: - Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable: - Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Management and Administration
Essential: - Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in general / acute internal medicine.
- Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 October 2026
Last checked
6 October 2026
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