NHS Locum Consultant in General Medicine

1 week ago

King's Lynn, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

Job summary

The appointee will be a key member of the General Medicine Consultant team, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust and to contribute to the further development of the service.

Main duties of the job

The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the on-going service improvement programme developing:

Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Cost Improvement programme (CIP) Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary

We also encourage consultants to apply for fellowship of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, to which we are an affiliated member.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To provide rapid assessment of general medical patients. To stabilise and manage patients admitted with medical emergencies To carry out post-take ward rounds during the week. To maintain effective communication and handover to the on-call team. To develop emergency services, liaising with other departments including Acute, Accident & Emergency, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation and Community Care, and developing speciality teams and fast-track services. To take part in the weekend General Medical on-call rota with colleagues, currently 1 in 18, as first on-call 8:30 till 20:30 and a second on call covers the wards from 9:00 till 14:30 at weekends.

Organisational

Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other healthcare professionals To act as clinical/educational supervisor to locally employed doctors and doctors in training programmes of a variety of grades and experience as appropriate. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To provide leadership and support for the effective development of the service. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To further develop clinical protocols, guidelines, and concise care bundles. To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff and attend all relevant health and safety training. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard. To carry out annual performance reviews with each member of their staff. To agree annual personal development plans with their staff and support them with any training or development requirements to fulfil their role. To attend all relevant management training in health and safety, risk assessment etc. To participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trusts appraisal process

Additional Duties This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but provide an indication of the range and complexity of the work to be undertaken.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCP Other professional qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.

Experience

Essential

Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council. Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist generic capabilities framework.

Desirable

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview

  • NHS Locum Consultant in General Medicine Specialist

    6 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    About the RoleThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT is seeking a highly skilled and experienced NHS Locum Consultant in General Medicine to join our team. As a key member of our General Medicine Consultant team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust.Main...

  • NHS Locum Consultant in General Medicine Specialist

    7 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    About the RoleThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT is seeking a highly skilled and experienced NHS Locum Consultant in General Medicine to join our team. As a key member of our General Medicine Consultant team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust.Main...

  • NHS Consultant in Acute Medicine

    6 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    About the RoleThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT is seeking a highly skilled and experienced NHS Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our team. As a key member of our medical staff, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our Acute Medicine service.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide rapid...

  • NHS Consultant in Acute Medicine

    7 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    About the RoleThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT is seeking a highly skilled and experienced NHS Consultant in Acute Medicine to join our team. As a key member of our medical staff, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our Acute Medicine service.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide rapid...

  • NHS Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine

    3 months ago

    King's Lynn, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    Job summary To ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care to patients within the trust and to contribute to the further development of the Acute Medicine service. To provide support and leadership to the Acute Medicine department nursing and medical staff. The Acute Physicians are responsible for the areas listed below, will supervise junior...

  • NHS Locum Consultant In Stroke

    4 months ago

    King's Lynn, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job overview To provide a comprehensive Haematology Service in West Norfolk and Wisbech for the Trust. This is a replacement Consultant Haematology Post and it is expected that the new consultant will carry the department into the future. The appointee will join the current Consultant Haematologists Dr Lisa Cooke (3 days), and Dr Martin Lewis (4...

  • NHS Locum Consultant

    6 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Stroke Medicine Consultant to join our team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients with stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) symptoms.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • NHS Locum Consultant

    6 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Stroke Medicine Consultant to join our team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients with stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) symptoms.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...

  • NHS Locum Consultant in Pain Medicine

    1 month ago

    King's Lynn, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    Job summary The Pain Management Service is an innovative department, providing a holistic inpatient and outpatient services based on best evidence-based practice. The multidisciplinary team offers a full range of Pain Management interventions ranging from uni and multidisciplinary clinics, group sessions for patients with back pain and fibromyalgia,...

  • Nhs Locum Consultant Haematologist

    3 months ago

    King's Lynn, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The appointee will join an enthusiastic and friendly department which is an integral part of the Division of Medicine at the QEH. Haematology laboratory services at King’s Lynn are part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) group consisting of the QEH, the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital and The James Paget Hospital. EPA is a UKAS accredited service. In...

  • Nhs Locum Consultant Haematologist

    3 months ago

    King's Lynn, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The appointee will join an enthusiastic and friendly department which is an integral part of the Division of Medicine at the QEH. Haematology laboratory services at King’s Lynn are part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) group consisting of the QEH, the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital and The James Paget Hospital. EPA is a UKAS accredited service. In...

  • Locum Consultant Haematology

    3 months ago

    King's Lynn, United Kingdom Medecho locums Full time

    Specialty:Haematology Grade: Consultant Hours: As per rota **Salary**: £100- £125 per hour You must have the right to work in the UK to undertake this locum position. We’re currently recruiting for a new locum opportunity based in the Kings Lynn. You will be working as a Consultant Haematology, for an NHS Trust. For this role the individual must...

  • Consultant in Emergency Medicine for NHS

    4 weeks ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join our dynamic and supportive team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care and advancing the Emergency Medicine services within our organization. Key Responsibilities The successful...

  • NHS Locum Consultant in Care of the Elderly Specialist

    7 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    About the RoleThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Geriatric Medicine Consultant to join our team. As a key member of our General Medicine Consultant team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients within the trust and contributing to the further development of the...

  • NHS Locum Consultant in Care of the Elderly Specialist

    6 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    About the RoleThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Geriatric Medicine Consultant to join our team. As a key member of our General Medicine Consultant team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients within the trust and contributing to the further development of the...

  • NHS Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant to join our multidisciplinary team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT. As a key member of our Stroke and TIA service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients and contributing to the further development of our services.Key...

  • Consultant General Surgeon

    4 weeks ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Full time

    Position Overview The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for the role of Consultant General Surgeon on a locum basis. The selected candidate will deliver both benign general surgical and upper gastrointestinal surgical services to the local community. This role is pivotal in collaborating with fellow...

  • NHS Locum Consultant Oncologist

    7 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Oncology Specialist to join our team. As a Consultant Oncologist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality Oncological care to patients within the trust.Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Consultant...

  • NHS Locum Consultant Oncologist

    6 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job OverviewThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Oncology Specialist to join our team. As a Consultant Oncologist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality Oncological care to patients within the trust.Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Consultant...

  • Acute Medicine Specialist

    7 days ago

    King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Acute Medicine Specialist to join our team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT. As a Medical Consultant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients and contributing to the development of the Acute Medicine service.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical...