Locum consultant in General Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing support

Opportunities across NHS Trusts

Potential for long-term opportunities

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum Consultant in General Medicine for immediate placement across NHS Trust sites in the UK. The role offers flexibility to work across multiple NHS sites, with on-site практиce in Carlisle, CA2 7HY where applicable.

The successful candidate will lead consultant-led inpatient and outpatient care, participate in ward rounds and MDT meetings, and provide supervision to junior staff while supporting AMU and other medical services.

Qualifications

• GMC registration to practise in the UK.
• Experience as a consultant in NHS or equivalent.
• Specialist knowledge in General Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led care for General Medicine inpatients.
• Participate in ward rounds, clinics, and MDT meetings.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Support AMU, inpatient wards and other medical services.
• Contribute to service improvements and clinical governance.
• Maintain accurate patient records per NHS standards.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health professionals.

Skills

GMC Registration

NHS Experience

General Medicine

Education

MRCP UK

Job description

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.

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.
• 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.

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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Company Details

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £95 to £105 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Carlisle, CA2 7HY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 13 Nov 2026

Closing date: 13 Dec 2026