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Locum Consultant Medicine Positions - London
We currently have multiple Locum Consultant 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. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, with 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
- Practise independently in Acute, General, or Geriatric Medicine
- 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, including reviews and ward rounds
- Acute frailty assessment: Working in frailty assessment units or liaising with other specialties
- Inpatient and outpatient care: Participating in clinics, including rapid access clinics
- Liaison with other specialties: Providing specialist opinions on older adult care
- On-call responsibilities: Sharing duties, which may include stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight cover (not mandatory for all positions)
Acute Medicine Key Locum Roles
- 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 through emergency departments
- On-call: Night, weekend, or flexible coverage depending on hospital setup
- Ward Rounds: Reviewing patients and managing care
- Consultations: Outpatient assessments
- Procedures: Performing relevant medical procedures
- Emergency Care: Responding to medical emergencies
- On-Call Duties: Available outside regular hours, either on-site or remotely (not mandatory for all roles)
If you're ready to leverage your expertise and leadership while maintaining a balanced schedule, we want to hear from you.