Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking multiple Locum Consultant Medicine professionals across General, Acute, and Geriatric specializations in London. Candidates will have opportunities to make impactful decisions in patient care while enjoying a flexible schedule with competitive hourly rates. The role requires strong clinical skills, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork in various healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• Experience leading Acute, General, or Geriatric admitting medical teams.
• Ability to lead in Orthogeriatrics/Peri-operative Medicine/Ambulatory Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Ward-based work: Providing care on elderly medicine wards including reviews.
• Acute frailty assessment: Working in assessment units.
• Participating in clinics including rapid access clinics.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

Job Opportunities in Medicine - Locum Positions

We currently have multiple Locum Consultant Medicine positions available in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine at various hospitals in and around London. The rates we offer range from £72.28 (Pan London social rate) to £105 PAYE per hour, with a Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 schedule, including 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
• Expert clinical opinion in related medical 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 reviews and ward rounds
• Acute frailty assessment: Working in assessment units and liaising with other specialties
• Inpatient and outpatient care: Participating in clinics, including rapid access clinics
• Liaison with other specialties: Providing expert opinions on older adult care
• On-call responsibilities: Sharing duties, including stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight cover (not mandatory for all positions)

Acute Medicine Key Locum Tasks

• Acute Medical Unit (AMU): Consultant review and oversight
• Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care: Leading assessment and management
• Acute Take: Managing new admissions through emergency services
• On-call: Providing coverage, varying by hospital setup
• Ward Rounds: Reviewing and managing inpatients
• Procedures: Performing relevant medical procedures
• Emergency Care: Responding to emergencies
• On-Call Duties: Available outside regular hours (not mandatory for all roles)

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