Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider offers multiple locum consultant positions in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine across hospitals in London. These roles demand strong clinical leadership skills and the ability to manage patient care independently, ensuring excellent support for elderly patients in various medical settings.

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with the GMC.
• Experience leading medical teams required.
• Ability to practice independently in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for elderly patients, conducting daily reviews and rounds.
• Manage new admissions and assessments in emergency settings.
• Engage in multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Independent patient care

Good 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 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/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 within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical skills

Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities

• Ward-based work: Providing care for elderly patients, including daily reviews and ward rounds
• Acute frailty assessment: Working in frailty units or liaising with other specialties for timely assessment and management
• 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 cover (not mandatory for all positions)

Acute Medicine Key Locums

• Acute Medical Unit (AMU): Consultant review of inpatients, ward rounds, overseeing management
• Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care: Leading assessment and management, possibly including late shifts
• Acute Take: Managing new admissions, leading assessment in emergency settings
• On-call: Weeknight, weekend, or flexible coverage depending on the hospital setup
• Ward Rounds: Reviewing patients and managing care
• Consultations: Outpatient assessments
• Procedures: Performing relevant procedures
• Emergency Care: Responding to medical emergencies
• On-Call Duties: Providing outside-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 schedule, we want to hear from you.