Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm is seeking multiple Locum Consultant Medicine positions in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine around London. Ideal candidates will possess the relevant qualifications, including MRCP, and have experience in leading medical teams. The role offers competitive hourly rates and responsibilities in patient care and ward management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide daily reviews and attend consultant ward rounds.
• Manage new admissions from the emergency department.
• Respond to acute medical emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Education

MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute, General, or Geriatric Medicine

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 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, 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
• 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 within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical skills

Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities:

• Ward-based care: providing daily reviews and attending consultant ward rounds
• Acute frailty assessment: working in frailty units or liaising with other specialties
• Inpatient and outpatient care: participating in clinics, including rapid access clinics
• Liaison with other specialties: providing expert opinions on frailty and Orthogeriatrics
• On-call responsibilities: sharing duties which may include stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight shifts (not mandatory 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, including late or afternoon shifts
• Acute Take: managing new admissions from the emergency department
• On-call: potentially including weekday nights, weekends, or a combination, depending on the hospital setup (not mandatory for all positions)
• Ward Rounds: reviewing and managing patients
• Consultations: providing outpatient assessments
• Procedures: performing relevant medical procedures
• Emergency Care: responding to acute medical emergencies
• On-Call Duties: providing out-of-hours care, either remotely or on-site (not mandatory 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.