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Locum Consultant Medicine Positions
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 schedule of Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, 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 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 on elderly medicine wards, including reviews and ward rounds.
* Acute frailty assessment: Working in frailty units or liaising with other specialties for timely assessment and management of frail older adults.
* 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, which may include stroke on-call, weekend, or overnight cover (not required for all positions).
Acute Medicine Key Locum Responsibilities
* Acute Medical Unit (AMU): Consultant review of inpatients, ward rounds, and patient management oversight.
* Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)/Ambulatory Care: Leading assessment and management, possibly including late shifts.
* Acute Take: Managing new admissions from the emergency department.
* On-call: Possible night, weekend, or flexible shifts depending on the hospital setup (not required for all).
* Ward Rounds: Attending rounds, reviewing, and managing patients.
* Consultations: Providing outpatient opinions.
* Procedures: Performing procedures related to General Medicine.
* Emergency Care: Responding to medical emergencies.
* On-Call Duties: Being available outside regular hours, either remotely or on-site (not required for all positions).
If you're ready to leverage your expertise and leadership while maintaining a balanced work schedule, we want to hear from you.
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