Position
Consultant in Acute Medicine – Permanent, full‑time post at Ipswich Hospital.
Qualifications
- Completion of CCT or equivalent (CESR).
- Must be on the Specialist Register.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessment of all medical emergencies.
- Liaise closely with other departments and allied health professionals within the EAU department.
- Lead acute assessment, triage and management of all patients in the EAU.
- Collaborate with senior therapists and nurses to categorize patient needs and ensure appropriate care.
- Work closely with the Emergency Department to facilitate delivery of ED performance indicators.
- Supervise and train assigned EAU junior staff and ensure efficient patient flow through the unit.
- Maintain databases and performance records of admissions and assessment provision, acting as a resource for this information.
- Contribute to teaching of medical students and junior staff, including a regular slot in medical registrar teaching.
- Encourage and support the successful applicant to pursue specialist interests, including FAMUS training.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Apr 2026.
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