Job Description

Job Title:

Locum Specialty Doctor in Medicine

Department:

Medicine

Location:

NHS TRUST

Reports to:

Consultant Physicians / Clinical Director

Job Purpose

The postholder will work as a

Locum Specialty Doctor in Medicine

, providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient care across the General Medicine service, including a wide range of medical subspecialties. The role will involve clerking new admissions, managing acute and chronic medical conditions, participating in ward rounds, and supporting the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide medical care to inpatients under the supervision of consultants across General Medicine and its subspecialties. Participate in the acute medical take, including clerking, assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting acutely. Contribute to ward rounds, discharge planning, and outpatient clinics. Work closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, and specialty teams to ensure continuity of care. Participate in the on-call rota as required. Maintain accurate, timely, and legible patient records in line with Trust policy. Engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities. Contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff.

Specialties Covered within Medicine

The role may involve work across General Internal Medicine and exposure to a range of subspecialties, including but not limited to:

Acute Medicine Cardiology Respiratory Medicine Gastroenterology & Hepatology Endocrinology & Diabetes Renal Medicine (Nephrology) Neurology Geriatric Medicine Infectious Diseases Rheumatology Dermatology (medical aspects) Haematology (non-malignant/general medical input) Palliative Medicine Stroke Medicine

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

Full GMC Registration with a license to practise. Minimum of 4 years post-graduate clinical experience, including at least 2 years in Medicine. Experience in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Evidence of participation in CPD and clinical governance.

Valid and in-date Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (essential).

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

MRCP (UK) or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Previous NHS experience. Additional life support courses (e.g., ATLS, APLS, NLS). Evidence of teaching and supervision experience. Participation in audits, quality improvement projects, or research.

Other Requirements

Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Flexibility to work across different medical wards and units. Willingness to participate in an on-call rota, including evenings and weekends. Adherence to NHS values and professional standards of practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 55.00-85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person