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Medicine Consultant, Preston, Lancashire
Client: MedicsPro
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
We currently have multiple Locum Consultant Medicine positions available in General, Acute, or Geriatric Medicine at various hospitals in and around London. Rates range from £72.28 (Pan London social rate) to £105 PAYE per hour, with a Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 schedule, including potential on-call duties.
Qualifications & Training
* MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)
* Fully registered with the GMC
* Preferably a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute, General, or Geriatric Medicine
Experience
* Experience leading Acute, General, or Geriatric admitting medical teams
* Experience working with allied professions
* Ability to lead and make consultant-level decisions in Orthogeriatrics/Peri-operative Medicine/Ambulatory medicine
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Ability to practice independently in Acute, General, or Geriatric Medicine
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on related problems
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent clinical skills
Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities:
* Ward-based work: providing care for elderly patients, including reviews and ward rounds
* Acute frailty assessment: working in frailty units or liaising with other specialties
* Inpatient and outpatient care: participating in clinics, including rapid access clinics
* Liaison with other specialties: providing expert opinions, especially in frailty and Orthogeriatrics
* On-call responsibilities: sharing duties, which may include stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight cover (not mandatory for all positions)
Acute Medicine Key Locums
* Acute Medical Unit (AMU): consultant review of inpatients, ward rounds, overseeing management
* Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care: leading assessment and management, possibly late shifts
* Acute Take: managing new admissions from emergency department
* On-call: weekday nights, weekends, or both, depending on the hospital setup
* Ward Rounds: attending rounds, reviewing, and managing patients
* Consultations: in outpatient settings
* Procedures: performing procedures related to General Medicine
* Emergency Care: managing acute emergencies
* On-Call Duties: providing outside hours care, either remotely or on-site (not mandatory for all roles)
If you're ready to make a difference with your expertise and leadership, and enjoy a balanced work schedule, we want to hear from you.
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