Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Locum Consultant Medicine positions in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine across London. The roles require strong clinical skills and leadership abilities to effectively manage patient care and consultative responsibilities, with a desirable work-life balance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ward-based care including daily reviews and consultant ward rounds.
• Assessment and management of frailty in elderly patients.
• Managing acute medical admissions and performing related procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical decision making

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Excellent 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, 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, 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 in elderly patients, including work in frailty assessment units
• Participation in inpatient and outpatient clinics, including rapid access clinics
• Liaison with other specialties on older adult care, especially in frailty and Orthogeriatrics
• Sharing on-call duties, which may include stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight cover (not mandatory for every position)

Acute Medicine Key Locums

• Consultant review of inpatients on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
• Leading assessment and management in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) or Ambulatory Care units
• Managing acute medical admissions, including assessment of new emergency department patients
• On-call responsibilities, varying by hospital setup, including nights and weekends (not mandatory for every position)
• Attending ward rounds, reviewing patients, and managing care
• Performing procedures related to General Medicine
• Responding to and managing medical emergencies

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.