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Northern IrelandAcute MedicineFixed TermConsultant113,565 to 150,569 a year

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We are seeking experienced and motivated Consultants in General and Acute Medicine to join multidisciplinary medical teams in Northern Ireland.
These positions offer opportunities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care across acute and general medical services, with opportunities to develop or contribute to a range of medical subspecialties.
We particularly welcome applications from Consultants with specialist interests in Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology and Cardiology. Opportunities may also be available across other medical subspecialties, depending on service requirements.
Successful candidates will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care, while contributing to clinical governance, medical education, and the ongoing development of medical services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute and general medical conditions.
• Participate in the delivery of acute medical services, including the assessment and treatment of patients requiring urgent medical care.
• Provide specialist clinical expertise in the relevant medical subspecialty, in line with service requirements and individual competencies.
• Contribute to inpatient care, outpatient clinics and other clinical activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with medical colleagues, nursing teams, allied health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical pathways and treatment protocols.
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds, clinical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to the supervision, training and professional development of junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical audit, research, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Support continuous improvement in patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant professional, regulatory and organisational standards.
• Participate in on-call duties and other service commitments as agreed within the job plan.

Medical Subspecialty Opportunities

Consultant opportunities may be available across a range of medical specialities, subject to service requirements and the successful candidate's experience.
Particular areas of interest include:

• Respiratory Medicine: Assessment and management of respiratory conditions, including acute and chronic respiratory disease.
• Gastroenterology: Diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions.
• Cardiology: Assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions and related acute medical presentations.
• General Medicine: Comprehensive management of patients with a broad range of medical conditions.
• Acute Medicine: Assessment, diagnosis and initial management of patients presenting with acute medical illnesses.
• Other Medical Subspecialties: Opportunities may be available in additional medical specialities, depending on departmental requirements.

Stroke Medicine is excluded from the stated subspecialty opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification, such as MBBS or equivalent.
• Full registration with the relevant medical regulatory body and, where applicable, a licence to practise.
• Relevant postgraduate specialist qualifications appropriate to the consultant appointment.
• Eligibility for appointment at Consultant level in the relevant speciality.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Substantial clinical experience in General Medicine, Acute Medicine or the relevant medical subspecialty.
• Demonstrable expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acute and complex medical conditions.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions and manage competing clinical priorities.
• Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and relevant clinical guidelines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical effectiveness and high standards of professional practice.

Teaching and Training

• Ability to supervise and support junior medical staff.
• Commitment to medical education, teaching and professional development.
• Willingness to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training, as appropriate.

Audit, Research and Clinical Governance

• Commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety principles.
• Willingness to participate in research and evidence-based service development, where appropriate.

Leadership and Management

• Ability to contribute to the effective delivery and development of medical services.
• Collaborative approach to working with clinical and operational colleagues.
• Commitment to improving patient outcomes, service efficiency and quality of care.

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