University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Physician in General Internal Medicine (2 posts)

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for driving change and delivering outstanding care. Applications are welcomed from those looking to join our GIM service with specialist interest in Respiratory, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Emergency/Acute Medicine, Stroke and Geriatric Medicine.

The 2 posts are supported with operational and nursing colleagues with opportunities for education and training in General Internal Medicine for Resident Doctors.

This is your opportunity to step into a role with diversity, challenge, and the ability to truly make an impact.

Standard job plan of 10PA, the exact job plans will be agreed with the successful candidates. Flexible working applications will be considered.

The appointees must have necessary qualifications and should either be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be within 6 months of CCT at the time of the interview.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Mr Tiramula Raju - CDG5 Medical Director -- Tiramula.raju@uhb.nhs.uk

Dr Pijush Ray -- Hospital Medical Director -- Pijush.ray@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Prerequisite:

*Must be entered onto the GMC register.

*Must possess MRCP or equivalent.

*Must be on the Specialist Register in General Medicine or within 6 months of CCT in General Medicine.

Key Clinical Responsibilities:

*Care of inpatients

*Administrative duties related to patient care.

*Regular participation in speciality and multidisciplinary meetings.

*Regular participation in quality improvement, audit and research.

*Provision of cover for consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.

*Weekend and bank holiday on-call commitments for general medicine

*Support of the speciality and wider hospital in emergencies

Indicative job plan:

*The post is 10 programmed activities but working less than full time can be accommodated. The job plan will be tailored to a candidate's specialist interest, with opportunities available across acute and community settings.

*A detailed job plan will be agreed with the post holder on appointment.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

304-EP-GHHGIM2

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further full details about these posts please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further full details about these posts please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *MRCP or equivalent. Entered on the GMC Register, CCT in general internal medicine or other medical specialty or equivalent within 6 months of interview.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *MRCP or equivalent. Entered on the GMC Register, CCT in general internal medicine or other medical specialty or equivalent within 6 months of interview.

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 (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 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 (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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CDG5 Medical Director

Mr Tiramula Raju

Tiramula.raju@uhb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

304-EP-GHHGIM2

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


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