Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks Locum Consultants in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine. Offering competitive hourly rates and a balanced schedule, candidates should be experienced in leading medical teams and have a strong clinical background. Successful candidates will take on key responsibilities in patient care across various healthcare settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ward-based care and consultant ward rounds.
• Managing frailty in elderly patients.
• On-call duties including stroke cover and emergency care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Decision making

Education

MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

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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, 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 patient care

Ability to practice independently in Acute, General, or Geriatric Medicine

Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on related medical 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 in elderly patients, liaising with other specialties

Participation in inpatient and outpatient clinics, including rapid access clinics

Liaison with other hospital teams regarding older adult care, especially in frailty and Orthogeriatrics

Sharing on-call duties, including stroke cover, weekend, or overnight on-call for Older Person's medical needs (availability varies by position)

Acute Medicine Key Locums:

Consultant review of inpatients on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), including ward rounds and management oversight

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

Managing the acute medical take, including assessment of new emergency admissions

On-call responsibilities, which may include night, weekend, or on-site duties, depending on the hospital setup

Attending ward rounds, reviewing patients, and managing their care

Performing procedures related to General Medicine

Responding to and managing acute medical emergencies

Availability for out-of-hours care, either remotely or on-site, depending on the position

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