Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine - Chelmsford, Essex

Medacs; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join their dynamic team. This role involves applying your expertise in both acute respiratory and general medicine to enhance patient care at a leading NHS foundation. You'll be pivotal in supporting junior doctors while managing complex medical cases. With access to advanced medical equipment and opportunities for specialism, this position promises a rewarding experience in a collaborative environment. If you're dedicated to providing high-quality care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• GMC registered Doctor with relevant Consultant level experience.
• Strong skills in diagnostic reasoning and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families, explaining diagnoses and treatment options.
• Coordinate treatment plans and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct research to improve medical procedures and outcomes.

Skills

Diagnostic reasoning

Patient care

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Research and development

Education

GMC registered Doctor

Consultant level experience

Tools

Advanced medical equipment

Job description

Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine - Chelmsford, Essex (DRS-Resp/HQ031UEO)

Salary: GBP90 - GBP90 per hour

Client Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Rates: £90 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Broomfield Hospital

As a locum consultant in respiratory medicine, you will be applying your skills across both the acute respiratory medicine and general medicine fields to support patient demand throughout the hospital. Your skills, knowledge and experience are critical to the provision of patient care services throughout the hospital, especially for those with complex medical problems involving multiple symptoms and conditions.

Working flexible shifts at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, you will join the acute medical workforce on a locum basis, providing particular expertise in diagnostic reasoning and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) while also being a pillar of clinical and educational support for junior doctors and trainees.

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust takes their contribution to medical development and advancement seriously. As a result, you will have access to some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country and unparalleled opportunities for specialism, research and academia throughout your consultancy.

As a locum Respiratory Consultant, you are critical for developing, improving, and expanding the general service and acute medical provision within admissions, out-patients and intensive care, at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Here you will be working alongside a cohesive team of dynamic, motivated and progressive Consultants, all with their own specialties and interests, to play a vital role in improving care, flow and capacity.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis and treatment options using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment.
• Provide constant monitoring and care for patients.
• Communicate with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team on shared patient decision making.
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, writing prescriptions, providing information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
• Conduct research to help develop and test techniques and equipment that can improve procedures and outcomes.
• Help teach and train other junior doctors, medical students, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
• Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
• Hold evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs aren't able to offer visa sponsorship).
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

So, if you are an experienced Consultant with the determination to ensure the highest standards of care are provided to all, apply today and be a part of the outstanding team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as a locum.