Flexible NHS Locum General Medicine Consultant

Medecho Ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 131,000 - 145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing support

Opportunities across NHS Trusts

Potential long-term opportunities

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking an experienced Locum Consultant in General Medicine to provide inpatient and outpatient care across NHS sites in the UK. You will lead consultant-led rounds, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role offers flexible locum assignments across Trusts, with travel across sites and immediate start. Prior NHS consultant experience and GMC licence are required, with MRCP UK desirable.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and licence to practise is required.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine or evidence of eligibility.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• NHS consultant level experience or equivalent is preferred.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Available to start ASAP and travel across NHS Trust sites as needed.
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills are essential.
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led care for patients admitted under General Medicine.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staff.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Support AMU, inpatient wards, and other medical services as required.
• Contribute to service improvements and clinical governance activities.
• Maintain accurate patient records following NHS standards.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health professionals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Decision-making under pressure

Education

GMC registration and licence to practise

Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine

MRCP (UK) or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Medecho LTD is seeking an experienced Locum Consultant in General Medicine to provide inpatient and outpatient care across NHS sites in the UK. You will lead consultant-led rounds, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role offers flexible locum assignments across Trusts, with travel across sites and immediate start. Prior NHS consultant experience and GMC licence are required, with MRCP UK desirable.