Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks Locum Consultant positions in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine in various hospitals around London. Candidates will be responsible for patient care and decision-making, with a requirement for formal medical qualifications and experience leading teams. The role offers competitive hourly rates and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC
• Preferably a Holder of CCT in Acute, General, or Geriatric Medicine
• Experience leading medical teams

Responsibilities

• Ward-based care, including daily reviews and consultant ward rounds
• Assessment and management of frailty
• Attending ward rounds and managing patient care

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Decision-making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Excellent clinical skills

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 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 health professions

Able 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 clinical care of patients

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

Assessment and management of frailty, liaising with other specialties

Participation in inpatient and outpatient clinics, including rapid access clinics

Providing specialist opinions to hospital teams, especially in frailty and Orthogeriatrics

Sharing on-call duties, which may include stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight cover (not required for all positions)

Acute Medicine Key Locums

Consultant review of inpatients in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

Leading assessment and management in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) or Ambulatory Care units

Managing acute medical take, including assessment of new emergency admissions

On-call responsibilities, which may involve nights or weekends, depending on the hospital setup

Attending ward rounds, reviewing patients, and managing their care

Performing procedures related to General Medicine

Responding to acute medical emergencies

Providing on-call care outside of regular hours, either remotely or on-site (not required for all positions)

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.