Locum Consultant in General Medicine

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Consultant in Internal and General Medicine. This full-time role involves supporting high-quality patient care, making senior clinical decisions, and leading ward teams. Candidates must be fully qualified with GMC registration and possess strong clinical skills. You will work flexibly across multiple hospital sites, contributing to quality improvement and team leadership. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a salary range between £109,725 to £145,478 per year.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust's Values.
• Fully trained in Internal or General Medicine.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.

Responsibilities

• Support highest quality patient care through personal actions.
• Lead implementation processes to ensure safe clinical care.
• Responsible for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Quality improvement

Education

MB BS or Equivalent

Full GMC Registration

MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the department of Internal and General Medicine at UHL.

The appointment will be whole time. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with Consultant colleagues.

Your normal place of work will be as discussed at interview and will be confirmed in Section 1 of your contract but you may be required to work in other locations of the Trust. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main Hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is based at one of these sites, excess travel reimbursement will not apply for a permanent/temporary change to base.

Main Duties

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

To provide senior clinical decision making on a GIM Ward designed for patients not appropriate for immediate discharge or transfer. This will include consultant ward rounds & board rounds.

To lead on the implementation processes on the ward along with other systems to ensure appropriate and safe clinical care on the ward.

About Us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted: 11 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 358-7644823-ESM

Job locations: Cross Site, Leicester, LE1 5WW

Job Responsibilities

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

• Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
• To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Experience / Clinical Skills

• Fully trained in Internal or General Medicine
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.

Desirable: Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.

Management

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues

Desirable: Evidence of management and administration experience, Management training on an accredited course, Awareness of Service Development issues.

Qualifications / Training

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
• Current BLS Certification

Desirable: Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations, Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Communication Skills

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable: Highly developed emotional intelligence, High standard of presentation both written and verbal, Demonstrable track record of successful change management, Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment.

Motivation

• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non‑medical staff.

Desirable: Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Audit / Quality Improvement

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable: Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence, Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement, Published Audit including quality improvement.

Research

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.

Desirable: Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer‑reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Equality & Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Teaching

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to assess clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others

Desirable: Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching, Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address: Cross Site, Leicester, LE1 5WW

Website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/