Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Locum Consultant in Medicine and play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care across various specialties in London. With competitive pay rates and various responsibilities that include ward management, acute assessments, and consultations, this position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care. Ideal candidates will hold an MRCP or equivalent qualification, possess excellent clinical skills, and be fully registered with the GMC.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Acute, General, or Geriatric admitting medical teams.
• Able to make consultant-level decisions in Orthogeriatrics/Peri-operative Medicine.
• Experience working with allied health professions.

Responsibilities

• Ward-based care for elderly patients, including reviews and rounds.
• Participating in clinics, including rapid access clinics.
• Managing new admissions and leading assessments.

Skills

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care

Expert clinical opinions on related medical problems

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to practice independently in relevant medical fields

Education

MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)

Fully registered with the GMC

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

Job description

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Locum Consultant Medicine Positions - London

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 Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 schedule, 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 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 relevant medical fields
• Offer expert clinical opinions on related medical problems
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical skills

Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities

• Ward-based work: Providing care for elderly patients on wards, including reviews and rounds.
• Acute frailty assessment: Working in assessment units or liaising with other specialties for timely management.
• Inpatient and outpatient care: Participating in clinics, including rapid access clinics.
• Liaison with other specialties: Providing specialist opinions, especially in frailty and Orthogeriatrics.
• On-call responsibilities: Sharing duties, which may include stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight coverage (not mandatory for all positions).

Acute Medicine Key Locums

• Acute Medical Unit (AMU): Consultant review, ward rounds, and patient management oversight.
• Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care: Leading assessment and management, possibly including late shifts.
• Acute Take: Managing new admissions, leading assessments.
• On-call: Night, weekend, or combined duties, varying by hospital setup (not mandatory for all roles).
• Ward Rounds: Reviewing and managing patients.
• Consultations: Conducting outpatient consultations.
• Procedures: Performing relevant procedures.
• Emergency Care: Responding to emergencies.
• On-Call Duties: Providing outside hours care, either on-site or from home (not mandatory for all roles).

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