Consultant in Acute Medicine QEH(Ambulatory Care Unit)

Overview

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our expanding team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of acute and frailty care within a modernised and well-supported Acute Medical Unit (AMU).In 2025, we are launching a new clinical model aligned with GIRFT, national best practice, and South East London ICS priorities. A key feature is the new Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), focused on rapid assessment, senior decision-making, and timely discharge. Acting as the front door for medical take, the AAU will streamline triage and reduce ED pressures, ensuring patients are quickly directed to the right setting — Medical SDEC, AMU, specialty ward, or discharged.The redesigned AMU will support short-stay care with enhanced specialty in-reach and early discharge planning, aiming to deliver the right care in the right place at the right time — reducing admissions, shortening stays, and improving outcomes.You''ll join a progressive, learning-focused team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and staff wellbeing. We are investing in training and development to support all staff through this transformation. If you have ideas, we listen, support, and help turn them into reality.Come and join the team!JD pending Approval by the RCMain duties of the job

This full-time 10 PA Consultant post in Acute Medicine includes 7.5 PAs for direct clinical care, covering hot weeks and a 1-in-10 weekend rota. You''ll have 1.5 core SPAs, with potential for an additional SPA subject to approval.You''ll join a dynamic team of Acute Medical Consultants with diverse specialist interests, working within a supportive and high-performing department. We value passion, innovation, and personal development as much as service delivery.Key responsibilities include:Providing senior clinical leadership across the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Acute Admissions Unit.Leading consultant ward rounds, MDT meetings, and discharge planning.Supervising junior staff including Clinical Fellows, Physician Associates, and trainees.Driving quality improvement, patient safety, and service transformation.Contributing to clinical pathway development and teaching.Participating in the general medical on-call rota.Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a progressive, inclusive organisation focused on excellent care and staff development. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital site offers a vibrant clinical environment with innovation in acute and frailty medicine.Our AMU includes:Acute Admissions UnitAcute Medical UnitAcute Frailty UnitFrailty SDECWe are proud of our collaborative culture and seek a consultant who shares our values and vision for excellence.About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for—the patients. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the five aspirations:Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities and from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities backgrounds, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equalities mainstreamDetails

Date posted: 10 September 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 197-AA7259Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, Woolwich, SE18 4QHPerson Specification

QualificationsEssential: Full registration with GMC inclusion on the GMC specialist register for Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine or within 6 months of expected CCT date or equivalentMRCP or equivalentExperienceEssential: Broad experience in acute and general internal medicine; proven leadership in clinical settings; experience in supervising and developing junior staff; evidence of service development, audit, or research activityDesirable: Experience in frailty or ambulatory care modelsSkills and KnowledgeEssential: Strong clinical decision-making and situational awareness; commitment to clinical governance and patient safety; excellent communication and team-working skills; evidence of teaching and educational supervision; understanding of current issues and future direction of Acute MedicineDesirable: Experience in quality improvement and change management; interest in digital innovation or integrated careAdditional InformationDisclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer Details

Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustAddress: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 4QHWebsite: ..... full job details .....