Locum consultant in General Medicine

Medecho Ltd; Shrewsbury (MA); Presencial; USD 173.000 - 191.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible NHS placements

Ongoing support

Opportunities across leading NHS Trust

Descripción de la vacante

Medecho LTD is seeking an experienced Locum Consultant in General Medicine to join NHS Trusts across the UK on an immediate basis. The role involves high-quality inpatient and outpatient care, support for acute medical services, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

This assignment offers flexibility to work across NHS sites with potential for long-term or substantive opportunities and ongoing support from Medecho.

Formación

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine (or eligible).
• NHS consultant-level experience or equivalent.
• Willing to travel and work across NHS Trust sites.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver consultant-led care for patients 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 a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Support AMU, inpatient wards, and other medical services as required.
• Contribute to service improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Maintain accurate patient records per NHS standards.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health professionals.

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.

Company Details

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £95 to £105 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 13 Nov 2026

Closing date: 13 Dec 2026

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