Job Description

Locum Consultant - NHS Trust (Agency Locum)

Job Summary:

We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Locum Consultants to provide essential care and expertise across multiple specialty areas within NHS hospitals. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.

Specialties Available:

We are currently recruiting locum consultants across the following specialties:

Acute Medicine Anaesthetics Cardiology Clinical Oncology Dermatology Diabetes and Endocrinology Emergency Medicine (A&E) General Medicine Gastroenterology General Surgery Geriatric Medicine Haematology Neurology Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ophthalmology Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Orthopaedics & Trauma Paediatrics Plastic Surgery Psychiatry (General Adult, CAMHS, Forensic) Public Health Radiology Renal Medicine Respiratory Medicine Rheumatology Urology Vascular Surgery

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality clinical care within your specialty, managing both inpatient and outpatient services. Participate in clinical teaching and training of junior doctors and medical students. Lead ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings. Offer on-call services and cover emergency shifts as required. Ensure timely and effective diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of clinical services within the Trust. Collaborate with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and other specialties to deliver integrated patient care. Maintain accurate patient records, adhering to NHS standards and data protection guidelines. Participate in audit, research, and quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Medical Degree (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent) - Essential Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) - Essential Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in relevant specialty or CESR - Essential Full inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in your specialty - Essential Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)/Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) or equivalent - Desirable Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification - Essential

Experience:

Significant consultant-level experience in the relevant specialty, including managing complex clinical cases. Evidence of teaching, supervision, and mentoring junior medical staff. Experience working as part of multidisciplinary teams. Experience with research and audit projects - Desirable

Skills and Knowledge:

Up-to-date clinical knowledge and expertise in your specialty, including current protocols and guidelines. Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills. Effective leadership and communication skills. Ability to manage emergency clinical situations confidently. Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. Familiarity with NHS IT systems and protocols.

Additional Requirements:

Flexibility to work varied shifts, including on-call duties. Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Willingness to engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and revalidation. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, challenging clinical environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 100.00-125.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Every weekend Flexitime Monday to Friday Night shift No weekends Overtime Weekend availability Weekends only
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CONSULTANTLOCUM