Consultant in Acute Medicine

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and innovative future leader to join us at this exciting juncture in a rapidly expanding Acute Medical Unit (AMU). We have recently rolled out a process‑driven Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit which, alongside the rest of the AMU, is run by a dynamic and enthusiastic team. There has been no better time to join our AMU.

The unit serves a population of 250,000. The Acute Medical Unit is a purpose‑built 19‑bedded unit. We have an assessment area with 10 trolley spaces and chairs, protected and designated for assessment of SDEC patients alongside acutely unwell patients. The department has a reputation for being forward‑thinking with an adept ability to respond to the front‑door demands of the hospital.

We are looking for three dynamic consultants to complement the current team of senior consultants. Recent finalists for a HSJ Patient Safety Award:
Urgent and Emergency Care Safety Initiative of the year.

Our vision is to provide expert care at the front door over a 7‑day working week, treating each patient as an individual through a process‑driven model. To achieve this, we aim to significantly expand our consultant numbers. The clinical team is supported by junior medics, prescribing pharmacists, ward‑based therapy and nursing support teams, with plans to further expand our Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associate numbers.

Interview will be held on the 10th April 2026.

• Work in close collaboration with the AMU team to improve the management of medical admissions, supporting the achievement of departmental and trust key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Work within your own area of subspecialty interest to influence change and service improvement in that area of medicine.
• Support the Trust in the delivery of an effective front‑door service, helping with patient flow and length of stay.
• Continue to support the AMU in delivering excellent length of stay for short‑stay inpatients.
• Mentor and support resident medical staff on the AMU and on general medicine on‑call teams, fostering a culture of learning and development and promoting good team relationships.
• Provide teaching to resident medical staff colleagues to support their learning and development.
• Participate in the on‑call medical consultant rota.

Please see our interactive candidate information pack for more information on this opportunity and on living in Salisbury and working at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. We are driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and are well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we provide. We are an acute Trust rated 'Good' by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super‑regional specialist services such as burns, plastics & reconstructive surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre.

We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. We support flexible working and will consider requests in line with service needs. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro‑rated), and a generous pension scheme. On‑site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work with easy access to London and local airports;
Southampton is a short train or car journey away and Bournemouth is also accessible.

• Date posted: 12 February 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (pro‑rated if part‑time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 269-MD958
• Job location: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ

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