Consultant in Acute Medicine | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

This Consultant in Acute Medicine post is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovative, improvement-driven service within Croydon University Hospital.

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) within Croydon University Hospital has 46 beds where acutely unwell medical patients are admitted either directly from M-SDEC, or most commonly, from the Emergency Department. Once in AMU patients are assessed, stabilised and have rapid initiation of evidence-based treatments before being referred and moved “downstream” to specialist medically “zoned” wards elsewhere in the Trust (eg. a respiratory or gastroenterology ward) for appropriate specialist medical care. This ensures patients receive the right care in the right place by the right clinician whilst still receiving early input and treatment from a senior clinician (Acute Medicine Consultant).

Please refer to attached JD.Please note that the JD is subject to Royal College approval.

Central requirements and responsibilities of the posts are:• To show dynamism, enthusiasm and flexibility in participating in the reshaping of acute medical services in Croydon.• To help provide a first class clinical service to all Trust patients.• To provide high quality leadership and support to medical staff, allied health care professionals, and Trust management and support staff in both the AMU, and associated medical speciality areas.• To support and sustain teaching and research where possible in relevant clinical areas.• To work within the framework of applicable Trust policies, procedures, and clinical governance framework.• To work within contractual requirements, and in support of applicable Trust clinical development frameworks, business plans, and development strategies.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Please refer to JD attached to advert.Please note that the JD is subject to Royal College approval.

Central requirements and responsibilities of the posts are:• To show dynamism, enthusiasm and flexibility in participating in the reshaping of acute medical services in Croydon.• To help provide a first class clinical service to all Trust patients.• To provide high quality leadership and support to medical staff, allied health care professionals, and Trust management and support staff in both the AMU, and associated medical speciality areas.• To support and sustain teaching and research where possible in relevant clinical areas.• To work within the framework of applicable Trust policies, procedures, and clinical governance framework.• To work within contractual requirements, and in support of applicable Trust clinical development frameworks, business plans, and development strategies.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Jun 2026