AAU ConsultantDiscover Island Life: AAU Consultant, Isle of Wight NHS TrustReady for an exciting and fulfilling AAU Consultant role within a dynamic and developing Acute Medicine team, set against the backdrop of a beautiful island?St. Mary's NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight offers an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant to contribute to our high-quality Acute Medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services, working towards enhancing patient safety, continuity of care, and positive clinical outcomes. We are a supportive team dedicated to best practice in emergency medical admissions, discharges, and admission avoidance. Flexible working to support your work-life balance is strongly encouraged.Please note Job Description is pending Royal College Approval.Main duties of the jobWhy Choose a Career with Us?
Shape Acute Medicine Services: Play a key role in developing and delivering acute care provisions, including the ongoing development of SDEC and Acute Medical Unit re-design.
Develop Your Interests: Opportunities for prospective candidates to take on a clinical leadership role or develop their specialty interest as part of their acute job role.
Progress Service Development: Join a team expanding Acute Medicine and SDEC across the emergency floor, working towards a seven-day acute medical model.
Flexible Working: We are open to discussion regarding flexible working, annualised job plans, and recruitment and retention arrangements to support your lifestyle.
Make a Real Impact: Contribute to excellent patient care within a Trust that values inclusion and diversity, proactively recruiting and retaining the highest quality of talent.
Benefit from Island Life: Enjoy the unique charm of the Isle of Wight with its stunning scenery, easy mainland access, and excellent employee benefits.
About usIsland Life: More Than Just a JobThe Isle of Wight offers a unique and enriching lifestyle:
Stunning Natural Beauty: Explore breathtaking coastlines and picturesque countryside right outside your door.
Convenient Mainland Access: Enjoy quick ferry links to Portsmouth and Southampton (a short journey), with London reachable in 90 minutes by rail.
Excellent Benefits: Take advantage of our comprehensive employee benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, local discounts at businesses and gyms, and the chance to hire our Trust's beach hut in Ryde.
Ready to combine a rewarding career with an exceptional island lifestyle? We welcome your application and the opportunity to discuss this exciting role further!https://youtu.be/Jrnu31jUoA0DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number470-25-0090-NS-1Job locationsSt Mary's HospitalNewportPO30 5TGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYour Contribution:
Provide comprehensive consultant/specialist led care for patients on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), a modern 24-bed ward located close to the Emergency Department.
Participate in daily consultant ward rounds (morning and afternoon) and twice-daily multi-disciplinary board rounds with specialty in-reach.
Supervise and lead the SDEC service, which accepts direct referrals from GPs, Urgent Care, and the Emergency Department, and manages step-down patients.
Contribute to the Medicine on-call rota (currently 1 in 11 weekday nights and Saturday on-call), and the Acute Medicine 1 in 7 weekends on AAU.
Engage in the education, mentoring, and supervision of junior medical staff and the development of Advanced Nurse Practitioner roles.
Work seamlessly with Emergency Care, providing responsive in-reach, rolling reviews of medical patients, and early senior clinical decision-making.
Provide comprehensive consultant/specialist led care for patients on the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), a modern 24-bed ward located close to the Emergency Department.
Participate in daily consultant ward rounds (morning and afternoon) and twice-daily multi-disciplinary board rounds with specialty in-reach.
Supervise and lead the SDEC service, which accepts direct referrals from GPs, Urgent Care, and the Emergency Department, and manages step-down patients.
Contribute to the Medicine on-call rota (currently 1 in 11 weekday nights and Saturday on-call), and the Acute Medicine 1 in 7 weekends on AAU.
Engage in the education, mentoring, and supervision of junior medical staff and the development of Advanced Nurse Practitioner roles.
Work seamlessly with Emergency Care, providing responsive in-reach, rolling reviews of medical patients, and early senior clinical decision-making.
Person SpecificationPerson SpecificationEssential
MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Internal Medicine; eligible for entry on the Register or within 6 months of the receipt of Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
Should have completed a recognised training programme in Acute or General Internal Medicine (GIM)
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM and Acute Medicine
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Experience in Postgraduate teaching
IT skills
Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty
Commitment to the development of a high-quality, cost- effective service to Acute and General Internal Medicine
Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues
Ability to develop services
Willingness and ability to work collaboratively as part of a clinical and non-clinical team
Excellent communication skills
Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise by date of appointment
Available on Isle of Wight when on call
Appropriate immigration status
Desirable
Higher degree e.g. MD. PhD
CCT in Acute Internal Medicine
Experience of running a Medical Assessment Unit
Experience of Acute Medical Service development
Knowledge of the Enhanced Recovery Programme
Published audits
Publication in reviewed journals
Attendance at recognised management course
Attendance at communications workshop/courses
Current driving licence
Person SpecificationPerson SpecificationEssential
MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Internal Medicine; eligible for entry on the Register or within 6 months of the receipt of Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
Should have completed a recognised training programme in Acute or General Internal Medicine (GIM)
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM and Acute Medicine
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Experience in Postgraduate teaching
IT skills
Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty
Commitment to the development of a high-quality, cost- effective service to Acute and General Internal Medicine
Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues
Ability to develop services
Willingness and ability to work collaboratively as part of a clinical and non-clinical team
Excellent communication skills
Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise by date of appointment
