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, and 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 health professions
* Ability to 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
* Practise independently in Acute, General or Geriatric Medicine
* Provide expert clinical opinions on related problems
* Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent clinical skills
Geriatric Medicine Key Responsibilities
* Ward-based work: Providing care on elderly medicine wards, including reviews and 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 opinions on older adult care, especially in frailty and Orthogeriatrics
* On-call responsibilities: Sharing duties, possibly including stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight cover (not mandatory for all roles)
Acute Medicine Key Locum Tasks
* Acute Medical Unit (AMU): Consultant review of inpatients, ward rounds, patient management
* Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care: Leading assessments and management, including late shifts
* Acute Take: Managing new admissions via emergency department
* On-call: Possible night, weekend, or mixed shifts, varying by hospital setup
* Ward Rounds: Reviewing and managing patients
* Consultations: In outpatient settings
* Procedures: Performing relevant procedures
* Emergency Care: Responding to acute emergencies
* On-Call Duties: Availability outside regular hours, either on-site or remotely (not mandatory for all roles)
If you're ready for a role where your expertise can make a difference and enjoy a balanced work schedule, we want to hear from you.
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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom
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