Medicine Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Locum Consultant positions in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine across several hospitals. The roles offer competitive hourly rates, balanced schedules, and involve responsibilities such as ward care, acute assessments, and providing expert opinions on elderly care.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• Experience in Acute, General, or Geriatric Medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward-based care and participate in consultant ward rounds for elderly patients.
• Lead assessments and manage patients in acute and ambulatory care units.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

MRCP / FRCP / MBBS

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 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, 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
• 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
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on related medical problems
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical skills

Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities

• Ward-based care: providing daily reviews and participating in consultant ward rounds for elderly patients
• Acute frailty assessment: working in frailty 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, especially in frailty and Orthogeriatrics
• On-call responsibilities: sharing duties such as stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight cover (not required for all positions)

Acute Medicine Key Locums

• Acute Medical Unit (AMU): consultant review of inpatients, ward rounds, overseeing management
• Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care: leading assessments, managing patients in these units, possibly including late shifts
• Acute Take: managing new admissions through the emergency department
• On-call: providing emergency cover during nights and weekends as required
• Ward Rounds: reviewing and managing inpatients
• Consultations: providing outpatient consultations
• Procedures: performing relevant procedures in General Medicine
• Emergency Care: managing acute medical emergencies
• On-Call Duties: available for outside-hours care, either remotely or on-site (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.