Client Name: NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Role: Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary
Benefits
* Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
* Designated GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
* Free Appraisal costs and services via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
* Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training, and onboarding costs covered by Medacs
* Supply to 95% of NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK
* Access to The Support Hub for mental health and well-being support
* First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
* A dedicated recruitment consultant with 24/7 support
* Free CPD courses and career support through Medacs Academy
* Hundreds of new shifts daily
* Long-term jobs and short shifts available
* £1,000 referral bonus for successful referrals booked for work
Role Description
As a locum consultant in respiratory medicine, you will support patient demand in both acute respiratory and general medicine, utilizing your skills to deliver high-quality patient care, especially for complex cases involving multiple symptoms and conditions.
You will work flexible shifts at NHS Dumfries & Galloway, providing expertise in diagnostic reasoning and managing acute exacerbations of COPD, while also mentoring junior doctors and trainees.
The NHS Dumfries & Galloway emphasizes medical development, offering access to advanced equipment and opportunities in research and academia.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Support patients and families, communicating diagnoses and treatment options clearly.
* Coordinate and prescribe treatment plans.
* Monitor and care for patients continuously.
* Engage in shared decision-making with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
* Lead or participate in multidisciplinary team activities.
* Assess needs, delegate tasks effectively, and prioritize patient care.
* Recognize, review, and report patient condition changes.
* Perform administrative tasks such as record keeping, prescriptions, and monitoring treatments.
* Conduct research to develop and improve procedures and equipment.
* Teach and train junior doctors, medical students, and team members.
Qualifications & Licenses
* GMC registered Doctor (not necessarily on the Specialist Register).
* Relevant consultant-level experience or supporting references.
* Evidence of Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
* Pass an enhanced DBS check.
If you are an experienced Consultant committed to high standards of care, apply today to join the outstanding team at NHS Dumfries & Galloway as a locum.
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