Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading company is looking for Locum Consultant positions in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine. This role offers flexible schedules and a competitive hourly rate, emphasizing leadership and collaboration in patient care and medical teams. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience, capable of delivering expert opinions and managing care efficiently.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• Experience in leading Acute, General, or Geriatric teams.
• Ability to independently practice in relevant disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Providing care for elderly patients, including daily reviews and ward rounds.
• Managing new admissions and providing consultations.
• Participating in both inpatient and outpatient care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

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We currently have multiple Locum Consultant Medicine positions available in General, Acute or Geriatric Medicine at various hospitals in and around London. Rates offered range from £72.28 (Pan London social rate) to £105 PAYE per hour, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, with 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 health professions
• Ability to lead and make consultant-level decisions in Orthogeriatrics/Peri-operative Medicine/Ambulatory Medicine

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

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

Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities

• Ward-based work: Providing care for elderly patients on wards, including daily reviews and consultant ward rounds.
• Acute frailty assessment: Working in frailty assessment units or liaising with other specialties for timely assessment and management of frail older adults.
• Inpatient and outpatient care: Participating in inpatient and outpatient clinics, including rapid access clinics.
• Liaison with other specialties: Providing specialist opinions regarding older adult care, especially in frailty and Orthogeriatrics.
• On-call responsibilities: Sharing duties, which may include stroke on-call, weekend cover, or overnight on-call for Older Person's medical needs (not required for all positions).

Acute Medicine Key Locums

• Acute Medical Unit (AMU): Consultant review of inpatients, ward rounds, and management oversight.
• Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care: Leading assessment and management, possibly including late shifts.
• Acute Take: Managing new admissions from the emergency department.
• On-call: Night, weekend, or flexible duties depending on hospital setup (not required for all roles).
• Ward Rounds: Reviewing patients and managing care.
• Consultations: Outpatient assessments.
• Procedures: Performing procedures related to General Medicine.
• Emergency Care: Responding to acute emergencies.
• On-Call Duties: Providing care outside regular hours, from home or on-site (not required for all positions).

If you're ready to leverage your expertise and leadership in a role that offers a balanced work schedule, we want to hear from you.