Locum consultant in General Medicine

Medecho Ltd; Florida; On-site; USD 173,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Support throughout placement

Opportunities across trusts

Job summary

Medecho LTD invites applications for a Locum Consultant in General Medicine to provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient care across NHS sites. The role offers flexible assignment lengths with travel across different trusts and sites as required.

The ideal candidate will hold GMC registration with a licence to practise and be eligible for the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine, with prior NHS consultant experience and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine or imminent eligibility.
• Previous NHS consultant level experience or equivalent.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Available to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led care for General Medicine patients.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and MDT meetings.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Support AMU, inpatient wards and other medical services as required.
• Contribute to service improvement and clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Teamwork

Education

GMC registration

GMC Specialist Register (GIM)

NHS consultant experience

UK Right to Work

ASAP availability

Job description

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

• 1. Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a licence to practise.
• 2. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine (GIM) or evidence of imminent eligibility.
• 3. Previous NHS experience at Consultant level or equivalent.
• 4. Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• 5. Available to start ASAP.
• 6. Willingness and flexibility to travel and work across multiple NHS sites where required.
• 7. Strong experience in the assessment and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• 8. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 9. Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills.
• 10. Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, clinical governance, and patient safety.
• 11. Up-to-date mandatory training and appraisal/revalidation requirements.
• 12. Capability to participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and on-call duties as required by the Trust.

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

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

Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £95 to £105 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Margate, CT9 4AN Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 13 Nov 2026 Closing date: 13 Dec 2026

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