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Medecho LTD; Nebraska; On-site; USD 166,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Medecho LTD invites applications for a Locum Consultant to join an NHS Trust in Lancaster on an urgent basis. The successful candidate must have substantial NHS experience, GMC registration with a licence to practise, and be available to commence work immediately.

The role covers consultant-led care across multiple specialties, with on-site hours full-time and on-call duties as required. A strong track record in CPD and multidisciplinary teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold GMC registration with licence to practise.
• NHS consultant experience or senior specialty doctor experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led care within the relevant specialty.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients in outpatient, inpatient and emergency settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and NHS governance compliance.
• Participate in on-call rotas.

Skills

Right to Work in the UK

GMC licence to practise

GMC Specialist Register eligibility

NHS consultant experience

CPD evidence

Communication & leadership

DBS clearance

Job description

Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Locum Consultant to join our NHS Trust on an urgent basis. The successful candidate must have substantial NHS experience, hold the relevant specialist qualifications, and be available to commence work immediately.

The consultant will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, supervising junior medical staff, and supporting the delivery of safe and effective clinical services.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Right to Work in the UK (mandatory)
• Immediate Availability / Able to Start ASAP
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or equivalent eligibility where applicable)
• Previous NHS experience as a Consultant or senior Specialty Doctor
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led care within the relevant specialty.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients in outpatient, inpatient and emergency settings as required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with NHS governance standards.
• Participate in on-call rotas where required.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with Trust policies and GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines.

Specialties Covered

• General Internal Medicine
• Respiratory Medicine
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics)
• Renal Medicine
• Infectious Diseases

Surgery

• Cardiothoracic Surgery

Women's & Children's Services

Emergency & Critical Care

Mental Health

Diagnostics & Other Specialties

• Ophthalmology

• Previous experience working within NHS Trusts at Consultant level.
• Experience in service development and clinical leadership.
• Participation in audits, research, teaching, or training programmes.

Locum Consultant

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £90 to £115 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Lancaster

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 21 Aug 2026

Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

Summary

Job Title: Locum Consultant

Location: NHS Trust, UK

Contract Type: Locum (Temporary)

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: Competitive NHS Locum Rates (DOE)

Working Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Locum Consultant to join our NHS Trust on an urgent basis. The successful candidate must have substantial NHS experience, hold the relevant specialist qualifications, and be available to commence work immediately.

The consultant will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, supervising junior medical staff, and supporting the delivery of safe and effective clinical services.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Right to Work in the UK (mandatory)
• Immediate Availability / Able to Start ASAP
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or equivalent eligibility where applicable)
• Previous NHS experience as a Consultant or senior Specialty Doctor
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led care within the relevant specialty.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients in outpatient, inpatient and emergency settings as required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with NHS governance standards.
• Participate in on-call rotas where required.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with Trust policies and GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines.

Specialties Covered

We welcome applications from Consultants across the following specialties:

Medicine

• Acute Medicine
• General Internal Medicine
• Cardiology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics)
• Stroke Medicine
• Renal MedicineInfectious Diseases
• Rheumatology
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Haematology

Surgery

• General Surgery
• Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Urology
• Vascular Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Upper GI Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Cardiothoracic Surgery

Women's & Children's Services

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Paediatrics
• Neonatology

Emergency & Critical Care

• Emergency Medicine
• Intensive Care Medicine (ICU)
• Anaesthetics

Mental Health

• General Adult Psychiatry
• Older Adult Psychiatry
• CAMHS
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Liaison Psychiatry

Diagnostics & Other Specialties

• Radiology
• Interventional Radiology
• Histopathology
• Microbiology
• Clinical Oncology
• Palliative Care
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology
• ENT (Otolaryngology)

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within NHS Trusts at Consultant level.
• Experience in service development and clinical leadership.
• Participation in audits, research, teaching, or training programmes.

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