Locum consultant in General Medicine

Medecho Ltd; Colchester (VT); Presencial; USD 173.000 - 191.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing support during placement

Opportunities across NHS Trusts

Descripción de la vacante

Medecho LTD is recruiting a Locum Consultant in General Medicine to provide inpatient and outpatient care across NHS Trust sites in the UK. The role offers flexible long- or short-term placements with travel across sites as required.

Immediate start available for experienced consultants with GMC registration and eligibility for General Internal Medicine. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, participate in ward rounds and clinics, and contribute to service improvement while

Formación

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine (or eligibility).
• Previous NHS consultant-level experience or equivalent.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK and willingness to travel between NHS sites.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• A commitment to NHS governance and patient safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver consultant-led care for General Medicine patients.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics and MDT meetings.
• Provide clinical leadership to junior medical staff.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Support AMU, inpatient wards and other medical services as required.
• Contribute to service improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Maintain accurate patient records compliant with NHS standards.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health professionals and management.

Conocimientos

Consultant-level leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Inpatient/outpatient care

Travel across NHS sites

Educación

GMC registration/licence to practise

GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Title - Locum Consultant in General Medicine

Location - Various NHS Trust Locations across the UK

Contract Type - Locum

Start Date - ASAP

Job Overview

An NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant in General Medicine to join the department on an immediate basis. The successful candidate will provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient care, support acute medical services, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant looking for a long-term or short-term locum assignment with flexibility to travel and work across different NHS sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led care for patients admitted under General Medicine.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staff.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Support the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), inpatient wards, and other medical services as required.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with NHS standards.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health professionals, and management teams.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine (or evidence of eligibility).
• Previous NHS experience at Consultant level or equivalent.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Willing and able to travel and work flexibly across NHS Trust sites if required.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.
• Experience working within Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine services.
• Educational or clinical supervision experience.
• Participation in audit, quality improvement, or research projects.

Essential Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine (or evidence of eligibility).
• Previous NHS experience at Consultant level or equivalent.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Available to start ASAP.
• Willing and able to travel and work flexibly across NHS Trust sites if required.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Desirable Requirements

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working within Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine services.
• Educational or clinical supervision experience.
• Participation in audit, quality improvement, or research projects.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing support throughout the placement.
• Opportunities across leading NHS Trusts.
• Potential for long-term and substantive opportunities.

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Locum consultant in General Medicine

Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £95 to £105 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Colchester, CO4 5JL Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 13 Nov 2026 Closing date: 13 Dec 2026

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