General Medicine Consultant

As a General Medicine Consultant, your role entails providing high-quality care and leading a dynamic team. In General Medicine, you'll be pivotal in the hospital system, attending to diverse medical sub-specialties and treating a variety of unwell patients. This position is perfect for doctors with extensive experience in General Internal Medicine, who are capable of working independently.

Main Duties: 

• Lead daily ward rounds, with a team of junior doctors.
• Work alongside specialists of different specialisms, including Respiratory, Care of the Elderly, Endocrinology & Diabetes, amongst others.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota, as required.
• You will be working alongside other Consultants, Senior Clinical Fellows, Junior doctors, and specialists nurses, to deliver high-quality care to a wide range of inpatients and outpatients.
• You will also be responsible for the supervision and education of your junior team, as well as other members of the medicine department, such as nurses, and AHPs.
• Conduct audits and quality improvement projects to ensure a high standard of care in the department.

The Hospital:

This large teaching hospital has over 700 inpatients beds. It also serves as an educational hub for medical students hailing from various medical schools across the North West. Catering to the healthcare needs of approximately half a million individuals in the local region, the hospital offers a comprehensive array of acute clinical services. You'll encounter a wide range of medical cases and procedures, facilitating your professional growth. The clinical team at the hospital is truly global, comprising doctors and nurses from diverse cultural backgrounds. As an international medical graduate, you'll be embraced by the team as a valuable addition. Engaging in this international setting will enable you to glean insights from colleagues with a wide array of medical expertise and experiences.

The location:

Living in the Northwest as an international medical graduate (IMG) offers a lot of advantages. Renowned for its cultural diversity, the region embraces individuals from all backgrounds. The area also has an exceptionally low cost of living compared to other parts of England, making it an attractive choice, especially for doctors with families relying on a single income. Situated within an hour's reach of big cities like Liverpool and Manchester, there is a convenient access to transportation, cultural events, and entertainment opportunities. The town where you'll be based provides all the essential amenities, including cafes, restaurants, parks, beaches, supermarkets, and shopping centers, ensuring a comfortable lifestyle. Additionally, the proximity to the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District offers the perfect escape for weekends, with its picturesque scenery and charming towns just a short drive or train ride away.

Requirements:

Outline

To apply for this position, you will need the following:

• Full MRCP (or equivalent) 
• GMC Registration
• Working completely independently.
• Wide range of experience in General Medicine. 
   

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.