Locum consultant in General Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing support

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum Consultant in General Medicine to support NHS Trusts across the UK. The role involves consultant-led inpatient and outpatient care, leadership of medical teams, and flexible travel across sites.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register (GIM) or eligible, with NHS consultant-level experience. Offering competitive locum rates and flexible placements, this position suits those seeking short- or long-term assignments with travel

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine (GIM) or evidence of eligibility.
• Previous NHS consultant-level experience or equivalent.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Understanding of NHS governance and patient safety standards.
• Experience in Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GMC registration

GMC Specialist Register (GIM)

NHS consultant experience

Right to work in UK

Communication skills

Clinical governance awareness

Team collaboration

Education

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title - Locum Consultant in General Medicine

Location - Various NHS Trust Locations across the UK

Contract Type - Locum

Start Date - ASAP

Summary

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

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Locum consultant in General Medicine

Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £95 to £105 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Worcester, WR5 1DD Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 13 Nov 2026 Closing date: 13 Dec 2026

Summary

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.

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.

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.

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