Locum consultant in General Medicine


Company:	Medecho LTD
Salary:	£95 to £105 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kent, ME7 5NY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	13 Nov 2026
Closing date:	13 Dec 2026

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Summary

Job Title - Locum Consultant in General Medicine

Location - Various NHS Trust Locations across the UK

Contract Type - Locum

Start Date - ASAP

Job Overview

An NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant in General Medicine to join the department on an immediate basis. The successful candidate will provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient care, support acute medical services, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant looking for a long-term or short-term locum assignment with flexibility to travel and work across different NHS sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led care for patients admitted under General Medicine.

• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings.

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staff.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Support the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), inpatient wards, and other medical services as required.

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with NHS standards.

• Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health professionals, and management teams.

Essential Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine (or evidence of eligibility).

• Previous NHS experience at Consultant level or equivalent.

• Valid Right to Work in the UK.

• Available to start ASAP.

• Willing and able to travel and work flexibly across NHS Trust sites if required.

• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.

• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Desirable Requirements

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification.

• Experience working within Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine services.

• Educational or clinical supervision experience.

• Participation in audit, quality improvement, or research projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive NHS locum rates.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Ongoing support throughout the placement.

• Opportunities across leading NHS Trusts.

• Potential for long-term and substantive opportunities.

Essential requirements

1. Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a licence to practise. 2. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine (GIM) or evidence of imminent eligibility. 3. Previous NHS experience at Consultant level or equivalent. 4. Valid Right to Work in the UK. 5. Available to start ASAP. 6. Willingness and flexibility to travel and work across multiple NHS sites where required. 7. Strong experience in the assessment and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. 8. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. 9. Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills. 10. Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, clinical governance, and patient safety. 11. Up-to-date mandatory training and appraisal/revalidation requirements. 12. Capability to participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and on-call duties as required by the Trust.

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