Consultant in Acute Medicine; part time

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The closing date is 26 February 2026

We are currently seeking one Consultant to work 7.75 programmed activities (PAs) per week.

The successful applicant will support the delivery of high-quality acute care across the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing high quality consultant-delivered care to patients
• Ensuring patient safety, dignity and care are given the highest priority
• Being proactive in ensuring that patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making
• Undertaking clinical leadership and supervision, teaching and training of junior medical staff
• Liaising with clinicians and managers to address any issues arising that may affect the services
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the acute medicine services at WWL
• There may be opportunities to pursue an area of specialist interest, eg developing new services or pathways

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

The successful applicant will join colleagues to continue the exciting developments improving the delivery of care to these acutely unwell medical patients. Specialist interest will be accommodated eg. Respiratory, Cardiology, or Diabetes clinics, teaching and education sessions at Edge Hill University can also be considered.

• Knowledge of Managerial structure within the NHS

• Ability to work in flexible manner
• Must show commitment to Development of Acute Medical services within the trust
• Must show evidence of being proactive and Self motivated

• CCT in General Medicine/ Acute Medicine
• Recent comprehensive experience in Acute Medicine and Respiratory Medicine.
• Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to training and teaching of junior medical staff and other health professionals
• Experience in clinical supervision
• Formal leadership training
• CCT or HST in Respiratory Medicine
• Additional Experience of working in dedicated Medical Admissions unit or equivalent
• Previous experience of leading a team
• Attendance at ''Teaching the teachers' or similar training course in medical education

• MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP (or equivalent)
• Entry on the Specialist Register for GIM or within 6 months of CCT
• GMC with licence to practice
• Higher Degree PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal leadership qualification

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.

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust