Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking multiple Locum Consultant Medicine professionals for various hospitals in London. These roles focus on General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine while offering competitive rates up to £105 per hour. Candidates will provide essential care, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and collaborate across specialities in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you’re looking for a balanced work schedule with impactful patient care responsibilities, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Acute, General or Geriatric admitting medical teams.
• Ability to practice independently in Acute, General or Geriatric Medicine.
• Able to lead and make consultant-level decisions in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward-based work including daily reviews and consultations.
• Participate in acute frailty assessments and manage patients in multiple care settings.
• Be involved in emergency care and on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical decision making

Patient care

Expert clinical opinion

Education

MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)

Fully registered with the GMC

CCT in Acute, General or Geriatric Medicine

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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 we can offer 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
• Able 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 patient care
• Ability to practice independently in Acute, General or Geriatric Medicine
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on related problems
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical skills

Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities:

• Ward-based work: Providing care on elderly medicine wards, including daily reviews and 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 on-call duties, which may include stroke on-call, weekend cover, or overnight duties 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 overseeing patient management.
• Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care: Leading assessment and management, possibly including late shifts or afternoon sessions.
• Acute Take: Managing new admissions through the emergency department.
• On-call: May involve nights, weekends, or both, depending on the hospital setup (not required for all roles).
• Ward Rounds: Reviewing patients and managing their care during ward rounds.
• Consultations: Providing outpatient consultations.
• Procedures: Performing procedures related to General Medicine.
• Emergency Care: Managing acute medical emergencies.
• On-Call Duties: Being available outside regular hours, either remotely or on-site (not required for all roles).

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