Consultant in General Internal Medicine

Consultant in General Internal Medicine

The closing date is 18 June 2026

Job Summary

General Medicine continues to expand and evolve at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, reflecting the recognised value of consultant led, multisystem care for patients with complex and undifferentiated medical needs. With services delivered across a large and diverse catchment area, UHD provides a dynamic and rewarding environment in which we want General Internal Medicine to play a central role in patient care.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking Consultant with a genuine interest in General Medicine, who is keen to contribute to the continued development and delivery of high quality GIM services at UHD. The role offers exposure to a broad and varied case mix, supporting the development of advanced clinical skills and providing excellent opportunities for service improvement, multidisciplinary working, clinical education, and involvement in research.

You will be joining a newly established consultant team, offering a unique opportunity to help shape and develop a growing General Medicine service at UHD. This role provides the chance to influence service design, embed innovative ways of working, and build strong collaborative relationships with specialist services from the outset, all while delivering high quality, patient centred care across the Trust.

If you have a specialist interest, we would be delighted to support you in this, with support and elective work developed around this with your specialist interest colleagues.

Main Duties of the Job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About Us

UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service specific questions at interview.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

As part of our commitment to delivering high quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out of hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person Specification Qualifications

• GMC Registration with licence to practice
• GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

• Higher research degree (MD/PhD)

Experience Essential

• Experience in acute and general internal medicine
• Experience in NHS Ward Management

Desirable

• Evidence of managing service improvements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here. (Criminal records checks for overseas applicants)

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details Employer Name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom

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