Consultant in Acute Medicine with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for qualified international candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. However, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. Sponsorship is subject to meeting all UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

Job Details

Company: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time (11.5 PAs, but can be reduced to 10 PAs with 1.5-2 SPA)

Application Deadline: 12 April 2026

Reference Number: 432-MC2828

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital in the Medicine Department. We are inviting applications for a full-time Consultant in Acute Medicine. This position represents a significant expansion of our acute medical services, and we’re looking for experienced professionals to help develop and enhance our service delivery.

This consultant expansion is primarily to further develop acute medical services at Colchester. Having specialist experience and skills to bring into the Department is helpful – different expertise supports safe, high quality, prompt, decisive care, education and training and rational use of resources for our patients.

We feel strongly that the expansion of our AMSDEC stream, working seamlessly with ED, Care of the Elderly, diagnostics and other specialities is a key priority for Acute Medicine here at Colchester. This role will help provide the top notch care our patients deserve while contributing to the development of innovative medical practices.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the post will include:

• Clinical and administrative responsibility for the proper functioning of the Emergency Assessment Unit
• Organising medical admissions through the Emergency Assessment Unit, assigning patients for continuing inpatient care, short stay beds on the Unit or discharging from the EAU directly
• Developing joint protocols for the management of emergency medical admissions with the nursing team and clinical colleagues
• Developing standards, procedures and robust systems on EAU to ensure safe, high quality and efficient patient care from the point of entry onto EAU to admission or discharge from EAU

Additional responsibilities include agreeing and ensuring clear processes for handover and specialty triage from EAU, supervision of junior medical staff in the Unit who will have opportunities to learn on a one-to-one basis on both formal and informal ward rounds and also on an ad hoc basis throughout the day.

The post-holder will also take an active part in educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the Assessment Unit. They will be expected to teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate, and issue advice to GPs on suitability of patients for admission to hospital.

About Us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
• CCT in G(I)M with sub-specialty training in acute medicine (or equivalent)
• Entry onto the Specialist Register or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview

Experience

Essential:

• Broad experience in general Acute Medicine
• Fully competent in invasive procedures used on the medical take
• Evidence of having undertaken audit work that has brought about change
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Desirable:

• Active and current interest in Acute Medicine research

Skills

Essential:

• Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and all levels of staff

Employment Benefits and Support

As one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in England, we offer comprehensive support for our international staff. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for healthcare professionals relocating to the UK, including assistance with the visa sponsorship process and settling into life in Colchester.

We offer a range of benefits including competitive salary, flexible working options, extensive professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone, and we actively work to reduce administrative burdens to allow our clinical staff to focus on patient care.

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.

UK Registration

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

How to Apply

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website

For international applicants, please ensure you:

• Verify your eligibility for UK skilled worker visa sponsorship with the employer
• Prepare all required professional qualification certificates
• Obtain necessary criminal record checks from countries you’ve resided in
• Contact David Gannon at David.Gannon@esneft.nhs.uk with any questions about the application process or sponsorship details

Employer Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact:

Name: David Gannon

Title: Chief Medical Officer (Colchester Hospital)

Email: David.Gannon@esneft.nhs.uk

Phone: 01206747474

Employer Details

Employer Name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL

Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

Additional Information

We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of disability. We are also committed to supporting veterans through our Defence Recognition Scheme Silver accreditation.

Our trust is smoke-free, and we support flexible working arrangements to help our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We’re also actively involved in apprenticeships and Step into Health initiatives, demonstrating our commitment to the local community and workforce development.

For more information about working and living in Colchester, we recommend watching our video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A to get a glimpse of what makes our area a great place to live and work.