Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates, we strongly advise you to verify your specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer. Even with sponsorship, visa approval is not guaranteed, and all applicants must meet UK immigration criteria.
Job Details
Company: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Schedule: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working options available
Employment Type: Fixed term contract (9 months)
Language: English
Education: Experience-based qualifications required
Application Deadline: 04 December 2025
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates
About This Opportunity
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our dedicated team for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This represents an excellent opportunity for international medical professionals to work within the UK’s National Health Service while developing their expertise in acute medicine.
Role Overview
We are looking for a 9-month fixed term Consultant to join a team of 13 existing Acute Physicians in the Acute Medicine Directorate at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD). You will support the further development of our consultant-led acute assessment, early discharge and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service, making a significant impact on patient care outcomes.
Working Environment
UHD has Acute Medical Units (AMU) on both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) site and the Poole Hospital site. Medical takes will continue on each site over the next 18 months to 2 years as the organisation works towards delivering on the Dorset Clinical Services Review and aligning all Emergency work at the Major Emergency Hospital on the current RBH site.
Collaborative Practice
The successful candidate will work closely with the Emergency Department consultants, the medical specialties and the AMU staff on each hospital site to deliver optimum patient care and ensure we remain at the forefront of Acute Medicine. This collaborative environment provides excellent learning and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Applicants are expected to have a broad experience in medicine, to be able to manage appropriate patients in an Ambulatory Emergency Care setting and to support colleagues to manage their patients in a similar way. There will be the opportunity to develop an area of special interest in line with existing services within the department.
Professional Development
This role offers significant professional development opportunities within a leading NHS trust. You will gain valuable experience in the UK healthcare system while contributing to the delivery of high-quality acute medical care.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCP or equivalent
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months of CCT in Acute (Internal) Medicine or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in Acute Medicine
Essential Experience
- Experience in General Medicine
Essential Skills
Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical skills, the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and excellent communication abilities. You should be capable of making sound clinical decisions and managing complex acute medical cases.
Sponsorship Information
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. 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.
Visa Requirements
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
- Visit the NHS Jobs website
- Search for reference number 153-M3767
- Complete the online application form
- Upload your CV and supporting documents
- Submit your application before 04 December 2025
International Applicant Checklist
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa
- Prepare documentation of your medical qualifications and GMC registration
- Obtain required criminal record certificates from countries of residence
- Contact Michael Wheble (Clinical Director) at [email protected] for specific sponsorship inquiries
- Ensure you have adequate English language proficiency
Employer Details
Employer: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
Contact for job inquiries: Michael Wheble (Clinical Director)
Email: [email protected]
About University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Supporting Documents
The following documents are available for download:
- JD Consultant Acute Medicine.docx (DOCX, 72 KB)
- PS Consultant Acute Medicine.pdf (PDF, 17 KB)
Please ensure you review these documents thoroughly before applying to understand the full scope of the role and person specification.
Privacy Notice
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Equal Opportunities
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Further Information
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. For further information about working in the NHS as an international healthcare professional, please visit the NHS Careers website at https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals.
