Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine - Telford, Shropshire

Medacs; Telford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine for a role at Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust. In this position, you will utilize your expertise to support patient care in acute respiratory and general medicine, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Competitive pay ranging from £100 to £125 per hour with access to advanced medical facilities and opportunities for specialization.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Free Appraisal services

Free life support courses

Access to mental health support

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• GMC registered Doctor (not necessarily on the Specialist Register).
• Experience at Consultant level or references supporting transition to Consultant level.
• Evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families through communication of clinical information.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe treatment.
• Monitor and care for patients continuously.
• Lead and work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct research and assist in training junior doctors.

Skills

Clinical communication

Treatment coordination

Patient monitoring

Research and development

Teaching and training

Education

GMC registered Doctor

Relevant experience at Consultant level

Job description

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Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine - Telford, Shropshire, Telford

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Medacs

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Telford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [emailprotected] **

Client Name: Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: The Princess Royal Hospital (Telford)

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Free Appraisal costs and services delivered via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• We supply 95% of all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work

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 Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS 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 Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS 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 specialities and interests, to play a vital role in improving care, flow and capacity.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a locum Respiratory Consultant with Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust you will:

• 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.
• Performing 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 and 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 Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust as a locum

** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [emailprotected] **