Specialist Medical Practitioner

Leading Edge; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Edge is seeking an experienced Specialist Medical Practitioner in London to provide high-quality specialist care, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, upholding patient safety and clinical governance.

The role requires GMC-registered practitioners with a relevant specialist qualification and 3–5+ years post-specialisation experience, with a commitment to professional development and adherence to NHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBBS/MBChB or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• GMC registration with licence to practise is required.
• Recognised specialist qualification relevant to the position.
• 3–5+ years post-specialisation clinical experience.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients within the relevant medical specialty.
• Develop and implement treatment and care plans.
• Conduct specialist consultations, examinations, and clinical assessments.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses and other clinical teams.
• Review investigations, lab results, and imaging.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Participate in MDT meetings and clinical case discussions.
• Support emergency and urgent-care requirements when applicable.
• Contribute to governance, audits, and patient-safety initiatives.
• Adhere to NHS policies, GMC standards and UK regulations.
• Supervise and guide junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Clinical governance

Medical documentation

Supervision

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Specialist Medical Practitioner

Location: London, UK

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Healthcare / NHS / Private Healthcare

Experience: 3–5+ years post-specialisation experience

Job Function: Healthcare / Medicine

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Specialist Medical Practitioner to provide high-quality specialist clinical care, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams while maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients within the relevant medical specialty.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment and care plans.
• Conduct specialist consultations, examinations, and clinical assessments.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans when required.
• Work closely with consultants, nurses, allied health professionals, and other clinical teams.
• Review diagnostic investigations, laboratory results, and medical imaging.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case discussions.
• Support emergency and urgent-care requirements within the specialty where applicable.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives.
• Follow NHS policies, GMC standards, clinical guidelines, and applicable UK healthcare regulations.
• Support junior doctors and other healthcare professionals through supervision and clinical guidance where required.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), with the appropriate licence to practise.
• Recognised specialist qualification relevant to the position.
• 3–5+ years of relevant post-specialisation clinical experience.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice and patient-safety standards.
• Excellent diagnostic, clinical decision-making, and communication skills.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and confidentiality.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• NHS or UK healthcare experience is advantageous.