Medicine Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking multiple Locum Consultant Medicine specialists in General, Acute or Geriatric Medicine in London. This role offers a competitive hourly rate with a balanced schedule and on-call opportunities, allowing you to make impactful decisions in patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills, experience leading medical teams, and the ability to work within multidisciplinary settings.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• Experience in leading Acute, General or Geriatric admitting medical teams.
• Ability to take full responsibility for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients on elderly medicine wards including daily reviews.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient clinics.
• Provide specialist opinions to hospital teams regarding older adult care.

Skills

Clinical care

Leadership

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Education

MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

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We currently have multiple Locum Consultant Medicine positions available in General, Acute or Geriatric Medicine at various Hospital in and around London. Rates we can offer range from of £72.28(Pan London social rate) - £105 PAYE per hour, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 schedule, with potential on-call

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 of leading Acute, General or Geriatric admitting medical team

Experience of working with allied professions

Able to lead and make consultant level decisions in Orthogeriatrics/Peri-operative Medicine/Ambulatory medicine

Clinical Knowledge and skills

Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Ability to practice independently in Acute, General or Geriatric Medicine.

Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range Acute, General or Geriatric medicine related problems

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent clinical skills

Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities:

Ward-based work:

Providing care for patients on elderly medicine wards, including daily reviews and consultant ward rounds.

Acute frailty assessment:

Working in frailty assessment units or liaising with other specialties to provide timely assessment and management of frail older adults.

Inpatient and outpatient care:

Participating in both inpatient and outpatient clinics, potentially including rapid access clinics.

Liaison with other specialties:

Providing specialist opinions to other hospital teams regarding older adult care, particularly in frailty and Orthogeriatrics.

On-call responsibilities:

Sharing on-call duties, which may include stroke on-call, weekend cover, or overnight on-call for Older Person's medical needs. (Not a requirement for every position we have available)

Acute Medicine Key Locums

Acute Medical Unit (AMU):

Consultant review of inpatients on the AMU, typically including ward rounds and overseeing patient management.

Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care:

Leading the assessment and management of patients in SDEC or Ambulatory Care units, potentially including a late shift or afternoon session.

Acute Take:

Managing the acute medical take, potentially leading the assessment of new patients admitted through the emergency department.

On-call:

This could involve weekday nights, weekends, or a combination, with varying levels of intensity depending on the hospital's setup and staffing depending on the position (Not a requirement for every position we have available)

Ward Rounds:

This includes attending ward rounds, reviewing patients, and managing their care.

Consultations with patients in outpatient settings.

Procedures:

Performing specific procedures related to General Medicine.

Emergency Care:

Responding to and managing acute medical emergencies.

On-Call Duties:

This involves being available to provide medical care outside of regular hours, either from home or on-site. (Not a requirement for every position we have available)

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