Locum Consultant: Acute & General Medicine (6 Months) - SDEC/AAU

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Acute and General Medicine to support the Acute Medical Unit at Bedford Hospital. The role involves ward rounds, AAU/SDEC coverage, and participation in an on-call rota, with potential ward coverage as required.

The appointment is a 6-month fixed-term post, with responsibilities across AAU, SDEC, and general medicine services. Strong leadership of junior staff and MDT participation are essential for delivering timely,

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent required.
• Experience in acute medical admissions and general medicine.
• Ability to participate in on-call rota and MDT meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level care for AAU/SDEC patients.
• Lead ward rounds and post-take reviews.
• Participate in on-call rotas and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to review clinics and general medicine wards as needed.
• Support junior medical staff and training initiatives.

Skills

Acute Medicine

General Medicine

On-call experience

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Acute and General Medicine to support the Acute Medical Unit at Bedford Hospital. The role involves ward rounds, AAU/SDEC coverage, and participation in an on-call rota, with potential ward coverage as required.

The appointment is a 6-month fixed-term post, with responsibilities across AAU, SDEC, and general medicine services. Strong leadership of junior staff and MDT participation are essential for delivering timely,