Acute Medicine Registrar - London

Pulse Healthcare; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in London is seeking a motivated Locum Acute Medicine Registrar. You will manage acute cases, perform ward rounds, and support junior staff with flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have full registration with the GMC, experience in acute medicine, and strong communication skills. Competitive hourly rates and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Daily and weekly payroll services

Access to CPD events & training courses

Rewarding recommendation and loyalty schemes

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC with license to practice.
• MRCP (or equivalent) preferred.
• Previous NHS experience (at least 6 months).
• Experience in acute medicine including ward rounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and management of acutely unwell patients.
• Perform ward rounds and coordinate discharge planning.
• Supervise and support junior doctors.
• Contribute to clinical audit and guideline development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to teaching and audit

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

MRCP (or equivalent)

Specialist training in Acute Medicine

Job description

Job Title:Locum Acute Medicine Registrar
Grade:ST3+
Location:London, Greater London
Hours per Week: Flexible hours 7 – 50 hours (days, lates, weekends and on-calls).
Consultant Rate: £50- £80 per hour

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Registrar in Acute Medicine to join the acute medical team at our Trust in central London. You will be working within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) / acute admissions pathway, managing a high-volume and varied caseload and contributing to the delivery of timely, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the assessment, investigation and early management of acutely unwell patients admitted under the acute medical take in the AMU or equivalent unit.

Perform ward rounds, coordinate discharge planning, escalation and specialty referrals in collaboration with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

Supervise and support junior doctors (SHOs, CT2s) and other medical staff.

Participate in teaching/training activities for juniors and medical students, and contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Contribute to clinical guideline development and ensure evidence-based practice.

Maintain high standards of patient safety, governance and compassion in line with Trust values.

Person Specification – Qualifications & Experience

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with licence to practise.
• MRCP (or equivalent) preferred.
• Specialist training in General (Internal) Medicine / Acute Medicine or equivalent.
• Previous NHS experience (eg at least 6 months).
• Experience in acute medicine, including the acute take, ward rounds and multidisciplinary working.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to teaching, audit and continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Daily and weekly payroll services
• Revalidation and appraisal services
• Career progression and market‑insight with your own expert consultant
• Access to CPD events & training courses
• Access to exclusive locum opportunities with more preferred supplier contracts
• Rewarding recommendation and loyalty schemes

How to apply?

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £500 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.