Job summary
This is an appointment for two replacement, 10PA posts which will be
available from February 2026.
Our SDEC unit is co-located at SJUH with our Emergency Department (ED),
maximising review by the right person in the right place first time, improving
patient and staff satisfaction and enabling admission avoidance. This is an
exciting time to join our expanding team as we embed innovative ways of working
to shape the future model of acute medicine in Leeds. We are looking for
enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals to join our team of Acute
Medicine consultants and work within the Urgent Care CSU to drive forward our
Acute Medicine & SDEC services.
We have two Acute Medical Units with a total of 57 beds and a
co-located 3 bedded Enhanced Care Area, called HOBS (High Observation Area). We
have a strong commitment to the delivery of same day emergency care which
operates a 7-day service and sees approximately 200 patients per week, as well
as delivering an excellent and established ambulatory VTE service.
Applicants should possess a wide experience in Acute and General
Medicine and have excellent team-working skills.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Thursday 12
February 2026
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicants should possess MB BS (or equivalent) and should be included
on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,
if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Acute Medicine and its related specialties including Same Day Emergency Care. A strong
commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest
is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How do you deliver a
successful Acute Medical Service?
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure high quality and safe care of acute medical patients resulting
in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute to the improvement of the acute medical service by
developing admission avoidance and ambulatory care pathways.
To contribute to the care of patients on the acute medical floor and the
new same day emergency care unit, extending the acute medicine consultant
presence across these areas.
To contribute to the out-of-hours provision of acute
medicine on a rota alongside consultant colleagues from diabetes & endocrinology and respiratory medicine.
To show clinical leadership in patient care, service development and
clinical governance.
To work co-operatively and effectively as part of the
wider acute medicine team, being held to account for clinical, service
development and training outcomes.
To contribute to
the education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines, particularly
in the management of acute illness.
To work closely with the colleagues in related clinical
areas, in particular the emergency department, other medical and acute surgical
specialties and with colleagues in primary care and those at the interface e.g.
the primary care access line team.
These posts have been developed specifically to work on
pathways of care which avoid the need for admission to hospital, and where
admission occurs to ensure that early discharge to an ambulatory form of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure high quality and safe care of acute medical patients resulting
in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute to the improvement of the acute medical service by
developing admission avoidance and ambulatory care pathways.
To contribute to the care of patients on the acute medical floor and the
new same day emergency care unit, extending the acute medicine consultant
presence across these areas.
To contribute to the out-of-hours provision of acute
medicine on a rota alongside consultant colleagues from diabetes & endocrinology and respiratory medicine.
To show clinical leadership in patient care, service development and
clinical governance.
To work co-operatively and effectively as part of the
wider acute medicine team, being held to account for clinical, service
development and training outcomes.
To contribute to
the education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines, particularly
in the management of acute illness.
To work closely with the colleagues in related clinical
areas, in particular the emergency department, other medical and acute surgical
specialties and with colleagues in primary care and those at the interface e.g.
the primary care access line team.
These posts have been developed specifically to work on
pathways of care which avoid the need for admission to hospital, and where
admission occurs to ensure that early discharge to an ambulatory form of care.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of acute medicine including acute hospital services and ambulatory services.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in in Acute Medicine
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- AIM SCE
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all areas of acute medicine including acute hospital services and ambulatory services.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in in Acute Medicine
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- AIM SCE
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
