Medicine Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Locum Consultant Medicine professionals to join various hospitals in London. The role involves managing acute medical cases and geriatrics, requiring robust clinical skills and leadership. Candidates should hold an MRCP/FRCP/MBBS qualification, and a CCT is preferred. Flexible work hours of Monday to Friday are offered with potential on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• Experience leading Acute, General, or Geriatric medical teams.

Responsibilities

• Ward-based care including daily reviews and consultant ward rounds.
• Leading assessment and management in Same Day Emergency Care.
• Participating in ward rounds and providing on-call coverage.

Skills

Ability to practice independently in Acute Medicine

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to lead and make consultant-level decisions

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education

MRCP/FRCP/MBBS or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

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Locum Consultant Medicine Positions

We currently have multiple Locum Consultant Medicine positions available in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine at various hospitals in and around London. Rates range from £72.28 (Pan London social rate) to £105 PAYE per hour, with a Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 schedule, and potential on-call duties.

Qualifications & Training

• MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)
• Fully registered with the GMC
• Preferably a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute, General, or Geriatric Medicine

Experience

• Experience leading Acute, General, or Geriatric admitting medical teams
• Experience working with allied professions
• Ability to lead and make consultant-level decisions in Orthogeriatrics, Peri-operative Medicine, or Ambulatory Medicine

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care
• Ability to practice independently in Acute, General, or Geriatric Medicine
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on related problems
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical skills

Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities

• Ward-based care including daily reviews and consultant ward rounds
• Working in frailty assessment units and liaising with other specialties
• Participation in inpatient and outpatient clinics, including rapid access clinics
• Providing specialist opinions to other hospital teams on older adult care
• Sharing on-call duties, which may include stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight cover (not mandatory for all positions)

Acute Medicine Key Locums

• Consultant review of inpatients on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
• Leading assessment and management in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care units
• Managing the acute medical take and assessing new emergency admissions
• Participating in ward rounds, outpatient consultations, and performing procedures
• Responding to acute medical emergencies and providing on-call coverage (not mandatory for all positions)

If you're ready to make a difference with your expertise and leadership while enjoying a balanced work schedule, we want to hear from you.